Kamloops

Set amid sandstone canyons, rolling grasslands, and magnificent evergreen woods, Kamloops is a flourishing city of 100,000 with an energetic character set against a stunning natural setting.

Known for our welcoming spirit, our city has earned its moniker as the Tournament Capital of Canada, offering big city amenities including excellent eateries, unique shops and exceptional recreation facilities. We take immense pride in our dynamic arts community, and annual events including the Kamloops Film Festival, Wildlights at the BC Wildlife Park, and Music in the Park.

With eight beautiful provincial parks and over 100 lakes nearby, our city offers fantastic opportunities for outdoor activities like fishing, kayaking, hiking, biking and camping. With mountain, parkland and desert fairways dotting the landscape here, we’re fast becoming Canada’s premier golf destination. Come winter, Sun Peaks Resort transforms into a mecca for skiers and snowboarders, just a quick 45-minute drive out of the city.

With 300 sun-filled days and the warmest people you’ll ever meet, Kamloops is the perfect spot to set down roots and live life with passion.

Practice Details:

The Senior Medical Director (SMD) provides medical leadership to advance high‑quality care, improve patient outcomes, and support Interior Health’s strategic priorities. Reporting to the Executive Medical Director and working in a dyad with the Executive Director, Clinical Operations, the SMD offers clinical expertise, leads medical staff engagement, and ensures consistent standards of care across primary, community, and community‑based specialist services. The role includes dedicated administrative time alongside clinical practice.

Key Responsibilities
• Clinical & Strategic Leadership
• Lead medical direction for regional primary and community care, aligning services with strategic and operational plans.
• Guide development and implementation of evidence‑based policies, standards, and clinical processes.
• Partner with interdisciplinary providers to drive change management, innovation, and quality improvement.
• Collaborate with Quality & Patient Safety on metrics, reviews, and incident investigations.
• Support risk management strategies to improve service delivery and patient experience.
• Ensure compliance with Accreditation standards.

Medical Staff Leadership & Governance
• Recruit, engage, and support medical staff; oversee performance, contracts, and professional development.
• Address conduct, performance, and complaints in accordance with IH Medical Staff Bylaws and policies.
• Maintain medical governance and model professional behaviour.
• Manage assigned budgets and resources.

Medical Staff Resource Planning
• Lead local medical staff resource planning with MACs and IH leadership.
• Oversee recruitment, credentialing, privileging, appointment, and reappointment processes.

Partnerships & External Relations
• Build relationships with internal and external partners, including Divisions of Family Practice, other health authorities, and provincial/national organizations.
• Support public and media engagement with Communications & Engagement.
• Collaborate with UBC, SFU, and the Southern Medical Program on academic programs, teaching, and research.

Safety & Additional Duties
• Promote a safe work environment aligned with Occupational Health & Safety requirements.
• Participate in Medical Leadership On‑Call rotations.
• Perform other duties as required.

LEADS Competencies
• Leads Self / Cultural Agility – self‑awareness, cultural safety.
• Engages Others / Empathy – communication, team building, listening.
• Achieves Results / Process Orientation – strategic alignment, evidence‑based decision‑making.
• Develops Coalitions / Trust‑Based Relationships – partnerships, sociopolitical navigation.
• System Transformation / Credible Champion – systems thinking, change leadership, advocacy.

Skills & Abilities
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills in complex environments.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership capacity, coaching skills, and ability to build confidence in others.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and guidelines.
• Physical ability to perform the role.

Qualifications:

• • Eligible for Medical Staff privileges; licensed Physician, Nurse Practitioner, Dentist, or Midwife in B.C. • Master’s degree in health or business administration preferred. • Minimum 10 years clinical experience and 5+ years progressive healthcare leadership.

Call Schedule:

Hours of work: 0.3
On call requirements: Administrative On-Call

Compensation:

Flexible: