What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Director Oncology Services position at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health?
Overview
Reporting to the System Vice President, Oncology Services, the Senior Director, Oncology Services is responsible for directing and coordinating comprehensive and integrative oncology practices across the Dartmouth Cancer Center (DCC) oncology service line, Dartmouth Health (DH) affiliate members, and community hospitals. Provides direction for the business and financial operations, develops and implements system clinical goals and initiatives as well as uniformed clinical practices across the system oncology service line> Provides leadership, strategic direction, and goal planning for all oncology services.
Works in triad partnership with physician and nursing leadership across the oncology service line to advance strategic initiatives and ensure robust clinical, quality, and safety initiatives are in place.
Responsible for operations, planning and strategic direction at Dartmouth Cancer Center locations in Lebanon, Manchester, and Nashua, NH, and St. Johnsbury, VT. Direct reporting relationship with Administrative Director, Southern VT Medical Center in Bennington, VT. Operational collaboration with cancer center operations at Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH.
A key priority is sustaining and advancing a positive organizational climate and employee engagement which promotes a high level of effectiveness within the service line through defined expectations, clear directions, and transparent communication. Convey a high level of integrity and foster the overall spirit of cooperation, trust, and respect in DCC.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
- MBA, MS in Healthcare Leadership/Healthcare Management or other advanced degree.
- 15 years of health care system experience or the equivalent required with five (5) years of experience in oncology.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimum supervision, and possess the ability to set priorities and make critical decisions.
- Managerial effectiveness, problem solving, and change management abilities desired.
- Effective interpersonal skills with demonstrated capacity to maintain positive and effective relationships, influence, and motivate people at all levels of the internal organization as well as external business associates.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to travel up to 50% of time. Most travel is within service line and regionally.
Required Licensure/Certifications
- None
