Clinical & Supplier ESG Strategy Manager

Clinical & Supplier ESG Strategy Manager Mohawk Medbuy Corporation (MMC) is a national, not-for-profit, shared services organization that supports hundreds of health care providers across Canada, as well as child welfare agencies and other public sector organizations. MMC provides value-driven contracting and procurement solutions for medical/surgical supplies, pharmaceutical products, local sourcing, capital (equipment, FF&E and redevelopment) and nutrition solutions. Other services include data analytics, in-hospital logistics, warehousing, technology, procure-to-pay and accounts payable. With an emerging focus on sustainability and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, MMC is actively supporting the creation of a resilient value chain that incorporates environmental, social and governance best practices. Based in Burlington, ON, the organization also has offices in Toronto, Oakville, Thunder Bay, Kingston, Brantford, London and Chatham, and a distribution centre in Oakville. Learn more: www.mohawkmedbuy.ca. We are currently recruiting for a Clinical & Supplier ESG Strategy Manager to support our Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) team.

Position Overview

As a key member of the Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) team, the Clinical & Supplier ESG Strategy Manager supports the development and management of MMC's ESG clinical program.

The ideal candidate for this role will be a dynamic individual with experience in project management, or environmental management initiatives within healthcare, who displays a passion for sustainability and has strong experience delivering projects involving change and transformation, ideally related to sustainability, though not mandatory.

The Clinical & Supplier ESG Strategy Manager will engage with and support Clinicians within MMC's Membership on sustainability goals and practices, helping Members advance ESG without compromising the quality of patient care. This role will be a key driver of growth for MMC's ESG Clinical Program and will be responsible for enabling and enhancing ESG collaboration with clinical leaders within our Membership, including but not limited to, surgeons, physicians, nurses, and other clinical health professionals. The role also ensures the clinician voice is heard by directly involving Members in the vetting and sourcing process across the continuum of care, with a particular focus on assessing suppliers products and services through the Clinical ESG Program.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical ESG Program

Program Management & Governance Support

? Launching a collaborative forum for ESG-focused clinicians

? Managing all presentations, documentation, and project management related to Committee working group(s)

? Ensuring a strong clinical ESG lens across Member initiatives

? Enabling frontline ESG ideas to move through appropriate action channels

? Facilitating collaboration with other MMC ESG Committees and industry stakeholders as applicable

? Advancing evidence-based ESG practices

? Developing metrics to monitor Program success

? Implementing improvement opportunities within the Clinical ESG Program

Supplier, Market & External Engagement

? Associations and Health Authorities

? External stakeholders to advance sustainability and ESG standards

Liaise with MMC's Clinical and Quality Assurance team

Knowledge Management, Communications & Reporting

? Presentations and proposals

? Briefing notes and/or business cases

? Supporting communication and social media content for Clinical and Supplier ESG Program activities

• Lead the management of MMC's ESG Clinical Committee, including:
• Lead and drive further embedding of ESG into MMC's clinical processes and practices
• Establish standardization of clinical ESG processes as required
• Identify and manage ESG change management opportunities internally and for Members
• Supporting the Senior Manager, Clinical & Supplier ESG Strategy with supplier ESG initiatives and ad-hoc requests.
• Remain current on Clinical ESG advancements, networking with peers on best practices
• Develop a Clinical ESG Industry strategy and coordinate with relevant:
• Support development of ESG Clinical criteria for inclusion in sourcing initiatives
• Development of "green substitutes" for clinical products
• Clinical ESG category mapping strategy
• Development of clinical criteria for RFPs
• Manage Clinical ESG content on MMC's ESG Member Portal and internal MMC Compass site
• Prepare various business documentation and communication, including:

Qualifications and Skills

Education, Training, and Experience

Mandatory

• Post secondary degree in Environmental Sciences, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or a related field.
• 5+ years healthcare sector experience in a management role, including acute care or a related field.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to build credibility and engage clinicians and other relevant stakeholders in change management initiatives.
• Experience leading clinician presentations and managing associated clinical working groups to advance initiatives.
• 1+ years of experience leading and/or managing sustainability initiatives or programs
• Excellent communication skills, including presentation, business writing, and collaborative engagement (active listening, verbal, and written).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to compile relevant research, conduct a review and analysis of said research and provide an executive summary of findings appropriate to identified receiving audience i.e. clinical and non-clinical.
• Self-directed, detail-oriented, and effective working both independently and as part of a team.

Preferred

• Experience leading and/or managing sustainability initiatives or programs at a hospital or health care system level.
• Familiarity with healthcare sustainability challenges, including medical waste, climate resilience, and supply chain impacts.
• Knowledgeable in strategic sourcing and operational processes, including contracting and (e)sourcing to support supply chains.
• Business-minded with knowledge of health care budgeting and value proposition approaches.
• Knowledge of Broader Public Sector (BPS)

Travel

• Ability to travel to Mohawk Medbuy offices if required.

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Human Resources.

MMC is a Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) employer offering a comprehensive benefits package and flexible remote work options. The targeted hiring range of this role is $95,821 - $112,305 dependent on experience. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Qualified candidates with a desire to join our innovative team are invited to submit their application in Dayforce. Mohawk Medbuy does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted for an interview, please inform us should any accommodation be required. Mohawk Medbuy is committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

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