Funding and Development Manager, Primary Health Care, ADHB-WDHB Position Description

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1 Funding and Development Manager, Primary Health Care, ADHB-WDHB Position Description Date: June 2013 Job Title : Funding and Development Manager, Primary Health Care, ADHB-WDHB Department : Planning, Funding and Outcomes Directorate Location : TBC Reporting To : Director, Funding Direct Reports : 10.2 FTE (TBC) Functional Relationships with : Internal Lead and Partner Chief Executives WDHB and ADHB Directors/Assistant Directors Medical Director, Strategy & Integration 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 Ministries (eg Ministry of Social Development, Ministry of Education) Government/Crown Agencies Intersectoral Agencies MOU Partners Ngati Whatua, Waipareira Trust GPs, PHOs and primary health care agencies NGO s, aged residential care and other providers Advisory and other relevant committees (eg CPHAC) Consumer Organisations and Community Groups Other DHB Planning & Funding divisions DHB Support Agencies (eg NDSA, healthalliance) Purpose : Within the context of the alliance agreements with primary care partners and the strategies of WDHB and ADHB, to develop services, provide contract specifications, monitor delivery of contracts and assist and hold providers accountable so that contract specifications are met and measurable health outcomes are realised. The DHBs aim to maximise health outcomes and reduce inequalities for their populations. The Manager, Funding & Development, Primary Care will assist the achievement of these goals by ensuring that: services are developed to meet population health needs

2 alliance agreements, containing shared safety and effectiveness models, are developed with primary care partners community based services are integrated 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 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 primary health care 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. Contribute to the development of localities strategies Help develop and implement initiatives with providers and key stakeholders to build capacity and capability in the secondary and tertiary health care sectors Lead the development of the alliance arrangements with PHOs and partners Work with MOU partners to ensure primary care is responsive to the needs of Maori 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 Contribute to the implementation of localities services and alliances Identify 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 Undertake purchasing/contracting agreements for

3 KEY TASKS EXPECTED OUTCOMES 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 primary health care providers Monitor performance against health targets and indicators of DHB performance within the primary health care services and identify service improvement requirements as needed Ensure that primary health care services are delivered in accordance with the requirements of the National Service Framework Contribute to the clinical governance quality and safety processes. Develop alliancing 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 the primary care strategy and plans. Develop mechanisms to enhance collaboration and communication within the Planning Funding & Outcomes Directorate Develop 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 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

4 KEY TASKS Pacific and Asian, Migrant and Refugee Health Gain EXPECTED OUTCOMES Involve MOU partners in the development of strategy, funding arrangements and implementation of plans Ensure the primary care components of the Maori Health plans, including relevant targets and deliverables, are met 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 Primary Health Care Team to align their performance to the Directorate s organisational objectives and to ensure operational effectiveness and efficiency Key member of the leadership team for the development of community and primary care services. Agree accountabilities and standards of performance with team members Develop and implement 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 Perform all requested tasks as agreed with the manager by the manager to meet the overall purpose of the role Recognise Individual responsibility for Workplace Health and Safety under the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 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 Identify health and safety representative for area

5 Behavioural Competencies Adheres to Auckland and Waitemata District Health Boards Visions and Values 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 Behaviour Demonstrated Improves Health 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 Communicates and Works Co-operatively 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. Is Committed to Learning Proactively follows up development needs and learning opportunities for oneself and direct reports. Is Transparent Communicates openly and engages widely across the organisation. Enacts agreed decisions with integrity. Is Customer Focused Responds to peoples needs appropriately and with effective results Identifies opportunities for innovation and improvement Works in Partnership to Reduce Inequality in Outcomes 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. Prevents Harm Follows policies and guidelines designed to prevent harm. Acts to ensure the safety of themselves and others. VERIFICATION: Employee: Manager: Date: Review Date: Note: This position description forms part of an individual s employment agreement with ADHB or WDHB and must be attached to that employment agreement.

6 PERSON SPECIFICATION POSITION TITLE: ADHB-WDHB Funding and Development Manager, Primary Health Care, Minimum Education Tertiary 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 Preferred Post graduate Health and/or Business related qualification Funding and Planning experience within the Health sector