Regional Manager, Continuing Medical Education And Strategic Initiatives

Position Summary
Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Northern Health is seeking a champion with significant management and leadership experience to join us at our Corporate Office.

The Regional Manager, Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Strategic Initiatives is responsible for ensuring effective and timely functioning of CME initiatives for all of Northern Health Medical Staff. In addition, this role is responsible for the implementation of strategic initiatives for the Medical portfolio (e.g. SaferCare and Clinical Order Sets). This role provides direction to the CME and the Clinical Order Set teams which includes day-to-day support and performance management.

This role co-leads the CME team with the representative of Rural Coordination Centre of BC (RCCbc) in order to execute the mandate for continuing medical education with all the facilities in the Northern Health region.

Starting salary will be approximately from $106,026 to $132,533 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region’s economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC’s most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia – Canada’s Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!
• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.
Examples may include:
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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Qualfications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Healthcare Administration, or a related field of study including allied health care professions, plus five (5) to seven (7) years progressive related work experience, with at least three (3) years in a managerial capacity, or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.

Skills and Abilities:
• Comprehensive understanding of large and complex health care organizations.
• In-depth knowledge of issues and priorities in a large, rural, and northern context.
• Demonstrated project management skills and a collaborative approach to planning, development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Proven verbal, written, and presentation skills within a senior management environment.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative team approach to decision-making.
• Thorough knowledge and proven record fostering, developing, and implementing organizational change.
• Demonstrated skills in budgetary management.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of systems thinking.
• Develops coalitions by building partnerships & networks to create results, navigates socio-political environments.
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, unify, energize, and motivate people in a highly dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in the use of office software applications as effective tools in the role of a senior manager.
• Models and supports full team commitment to Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism.
• Exceptional relationship-building and consensus-making skills to solve complex issues.
• A philosophy of continuous learning and improvement for self and others.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of key stakeholders within and external to NH.
• Ability to function effectively in a highly dynamic environment.
• Proven ability to identify funding resources, coordinate and develop successful funding applications.
• Ability to coach teams and dyad partners; experience in conflict resolution.
• In-depth knowledge of Continuing Medical Education, accreditation, and medical education requirements considered an asset.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.