Business Manager - Primary Health Care

Original job posting

The Business Manager oversees business operations, financial analysis, and contract management for Primary Health Care in the Central Zone. They are responsible for maximizing budget efficiency and supervising a small team to support portfolio goals.

Job details

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. Req ID: 225783 Location: Central Zone, Mumford Professional Centre Department: PHC STRAT-ROBUST PRACTICE SUPPORT-CCZ Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 Management/Non Union Position Posting Closing Date: 14-Sep-26 About The Opportunity The Business Manager reports to the Health Services Director, Primary Health Care, Central Zone, and works in collaboration with the portfolio Leadership Team to support the business operations of the program, services and functional units of Primary Health Care, Central Zone. The Business Manager is responsible for managing new and existing contracts with family practices, vendors and other partners of NSH and oversees and participates in RFP processes for the portfolio. The Business Manager is responsible for providing business/financial expertise and analysis to ensure that the portfolio goals and objectives, and the overall strategic plan are achieved through evidence based decision making. The Business Manager is critical to the overall success of the of the portfolio by making effective business decision to maximize the available budget and promote efficient use of resources. In the clinical setting, the Business Manager is recognized as the key contact accountable for financial and statistical analysis, business operations and planning. In addition, the Business Manager will support the data quality of the Primary Health Care, CZ portfolio including the alignment of data onto the organization’s data programs (eg. Tableau). The business manager will supervise a small team that will assist in their work. About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following: Graduate of a post-secondary degree/program in business, Health Administration or equivalent combination of training and or experience with emphasis on financial management Three to five years management experience required, preferable in a health care environment Professional designation and/or MBA preferred Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred Project management training or certificate an asset Project management and change management experience Experience working and managing in unionized health care environment preferred Knowledge of financial information system, payroll system, budget processes and collective agreement terms Highly developed presentation and report writing skills Demonstrated leadership, communication , problem-solving and, teamwork skills Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills Effective interpersonal and group management skills Well developed time management and priority setting skills Computer Proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point) Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications. Hours Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays Compensation And Benefits Pay Scale Type: Management Band: 5 Hourly Rate: $45.75 - $56.04 Annual Salary: $89,205.21 - $109,276.38 Successful candidates may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and travel insurance; long-term disability and life insurance coverage; and a defined benefit pension plan. Additional wellness, development and employee support programs may also be available. What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home. Once You've Applied Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

What you’ll do

The Business Manager oversees business operations, financial analysis, and contract management for Primary Health Care in the Central Zone. They are responsible for maximizing budget efficiency and supervising a small team to support portfolio goals.

Requirements

Requires a post-secondary degree in business or health administration with 3-5 years of management experience, preferably in healthcare. Proficiency in financial systems and strong analytical and leadership skills are essential.

Benefits

• Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Travel Insurance • Long-term Disability Insurance • Life Insurance • Defined Benefit Pension Plan • Wellness Programs • Development Programs • Employee Support Programs

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Change Management · Preferred
• Tableau · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Management
• Contract Management
• Budgeting
• Project Management
• Change Management
• Data Analysis
• Report Writing
• Leadership
• Critical Thinking
• Interpersonal Skills
• Time Management
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Tableau
• Strategic Planning

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Finance & Accounting
• Data & Analytics
• Government & Public Sector