Funding and Development Manager Mental Health & Addictions, ADHB-WDHB

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1 Funding and Development Manager Mental Health & Addictions, ADHB-WDHB Position Description : November 2015 Job Title : Funding and Development Manager - Mental Health & Addiction, ADHB-WDHB Department : Planning, Funding and Outcomes Location : Waitemata DHB, 15 Shea Terrace, Takapuna Reporting To : Director Funding Direct Reports : 4 FTE Functional Relationships with : Internal Chief Executives Director Funding & Health Outcomes Planning, Funding and Outcomes Managers and Staff General Managers, Service Managers, Business Managers Clinical Leaders/Directors Other WDHB & ADHB Staff External Ministry of Health/National Health Board Other government departments (eg Ministry of Social Development, Ministry of Education) Crown Agencies Intersectoral Agencies MOU Partners Ngati Whatua, Waipareira Trust GPs, PHOs and primary health care agencies NGOs Aged residential care and other providers Board, Committee and other advisory committees Consumer Organisations and Community Groups Other DHB Planning & Funding divisions DHB Support Agencies (eg NDSA, healthalliance) Purpose : To lead the development of services and monitor the delivery of contracts so that specifications are met and measurable health outcomes are realised. Auckland and Waitemata DHBs aim is to maximise health outcomes and reduce inequalities for their populations. The Funding & Development Manager - Mental Health & Addiction will work to ensure:

2 services are developed to meet population health needs a value for money approach to contracting is instilled and maintained with health and disability providers there is continuous performance improvement in the delivery of the contracted health services Maori health outcomes are improved by working with Maori and Maori partners Note: This position description forms part of an individual s employment agreement with ADHB or WDHB and must be attached to that employment agreement. RESPONSIBILITIES Key tasks Expected outcomes Strategic and Annual Planning Contribute to the development of strategies and plans to improve the health and independence of DHB populations with regard to the mental health and addiction services Contribute to the development, drafting and implementation of strategic and annual purchase plans, Statements of Intent and Crown Funding Agreements for DHB populations with regard to programmes within the portfolio area. Work with MOU partners to ensure mental health and addictive services are responsive to the needs of Maori Help develop and implement initiatives with providers and key stakeholders to build capacity and capability in the mental health and addiction services sector Develop and implement strategies to build workforce and provider capacity and capability Provide timely and accurate reporting on the achievement of strategic objectives Service Development Identify sector health needs and develop services to meet those needs Identifying service changes to improve outcomes for our populations and work with providers to achieve these changes, through contracts, implementation projects, and monitoring and audits. Ensure all relevant health targets and DHB/Ministry directed performance indicators are met Contribute to the development of models of care, eg. by identifying integration requirements and facilitating collaboration among providers for successful integration Provider Contracts Develop a logic framework to describe how contracted services and activities will produce intended results across the stages of planning, implementation and evaluation

3 Undertake purchasing/contracting agreements for outcomes based health services and aim to increase the number of longer-term agreements Establish contracted levels of performance for all DHB provider arm services that align with Government priorities, the District Strategic Plan, the District Annual Plan and other accountability mechanisms Develop transparent service agreements and efficient contracting processes that result in contracts that are workable and fair for both the funder and provider and are underpinned by robust and realistic pricing frameworks and service specifications, and which over time, reduce transaction costs for both participants Provide contract management and monitoring of service level agreements across mental health and addiction services providers Monitor performance against health targets and indicators of DHB performance within the mental health and addiction services and identify service improvement requirements as needed Ensure that mental health and addiction services are delivered in accordance with the requirements of the National Service Framework Contribute to the clinical governance quality and safety processes. Develop procurement models when appropriate Revenue Facilitate a commercial approach to contract management and purchasing of services ensuring equity of access, desired outcomes and value for money. Manage the revenue flows into ADHB/WDHB with a primary focus on inter district flows, and support the management of outflows to other DHBs Ensure revenue is maintained and key issues are presented and resolved at a national level Develop systems and strategies to deliver sustainable operational and financial performance Relationship Management Play a key relationship management role contributing to the development of mental health and addictive services strategy and plans. Develop mechanisms to enhance collaboration and communication within the Planning Funding & Outcomes Directorate Developing long term productive relationships with primary, secondary and tertiary providers and organisations based on a partnership approach to planning, developing, monitoring and delivering high quality services. Develop and strengthen relationships (including the development of longer-term contracting

4 partnerships) Support the development and maintenance of effective working relationships with key Ministry/Government and health agencies, providers and participants in the health sector Maori Health Gain Meet Treaty obligations Involve the Maori Health Gain Manager in the development of plans and initiatives to maximise Maori health outcomes and to reduce inequalities Ensure MOU arrangements are adhered to as they relate to Maori health Involve MOU partners in the development of strategy, funding arrangements and implementation of plans Ensure the mental health and addictive services components of the Maori Health plans, including relevant targets and deliverables, are met Pacific and Asian, Migrant and Refugee Health Gain Ensure involvement of the Pacific Health Gain Manager and Asian, Migrant and Refugee Health Gain Manager in the development of plans and programmes to advance health gain for these populations Leadership Lead the Mental Health and Addictions Team to align their performance to the Directorate s organisational objectives and to ensure operational effectiveness and efficiency Agree accountabilities and standards of performance with team members Develop and implement work and succession plans Conduct regular, realistic and comprehensive performance reviews of team members, identifying opportunities to contribute to their improved performance Identify developmental opportunities amongst the team and actively develop the competencies required Foster a healthy and productive workplace for all staff Other reasonable tasks required by the manager to meet the overall purpose of the role Recognize Individual responsibility for Workplace Health and Safety under the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 Perform all requested tasks as agreed with the Director of Funding and Health Outcomes Ensure that the working environment meets Health and Safety regulatory requirements and foster a healthy and productive workplace for all staff Ensure health and safety policies are read and understood and relevant procedures applied to own work activities Ensure workplace hazards are identified and reported, including self management of hazards where appropriate

5 BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES Employees who are appointed across Auckland and Waitemata District Health Boards are expected to familiarise themselves with and commit to the vision and values of each organisation. The visions outline our purpose and broad goals and the values provide the foundation for the behaviours expected from every employee. Behavioural competencies Improves Health Communicates and Works Cooperatively Is Committed to Learning Is Transparent Is Customer Focused Works in Partnership to Reduce Inequality in Outcomes Prevents Harm Behaviour demonstrated Work practices show a concern for the promotion of health and well-being for self and others Instigates transformational/culture change and harnesses opportunities from innovation through collaboration Actively looks for ways to collaborate with and assist others to improve the experience of the healthcare workforce, patients & their families and the community & Iwi Proactively follows up development needs and learning opportunities for oneself and direct reports Communicates openly and engages widely across the organisation Enacts agreed decisions with integrity Responds to peoples needs appropriately and with effective results Identifies opportunities for innovation and improvement Works in a way that: Demonstrates awareness of partnership obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi Shows sensitivity to cultural complexity in the workforce and patient population Ensures service provision that does not vary because of peoples personal characteristics Follows policies and guidelines designed to prevent harm Acts to ensure the safety of themselves and others VERIFICATION: Employee: Date: Manager: Review:

6 PERSON SPECIFICATION Minimum Education Tertiary Health and/or Business related Qualification Preferred Post graduate Health and/or Business related qualification Experience & knowledge Experience developing, planning and negotiating large and complex service contracts (either as a provider or funder) Understanding of contracting processes Knowledge of NZ Health sector Participation in planning, organisation and business development Staff management experience Financial/numerical literacy Project management experience Transformational/culture change management experience Skills & attributes Integrity Leadership and coaching skills with both clinical and non-clinical staff Highly developed interpersonal skills Highly developed conceptual thinking with a strategic focus Excellent negotiation and facilitation skills Understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi Ability to engage effectively and appropriately with Pacific communities Team player Ability to promote and generate a positive and open organisational culture Collaborative approach Funding and Planning experience within the Health sector