North Zone Physician Resource Planner

Job title:

North Zone Physician Resource Planner

Company

Alberta Health Services

Job description

Your Opportunity:The Physician Resource Planner – Develops and implements the organization and execution of activities that support the effective and efficient functioning of a strategic Recruitment Program within the north zone. Works in partnership with the North Zone and Provincial Medical Affairs teams, AHS healthcare facility leads, external community partners and North Zone Physicians to understand healthcare objectives and then plan and implement strategies for appropriate physician recruitment. This position requires the ability to have a comprehensive understanding of business processes. The Physician Recruiter must have the ability to apply best practices and knowledge regarding internal organization and external industry challenges to develop and improve processes within the North Zone Medical Affairs portfolio, in order to significantly and positively impact the healthcare of Albertans in the North Zone. This position provides a variety of duties within procedures, routines and precedents where there is requirement for judgement in the application of guidelines. Decisions are generally complex requiring knowledge of the organization, business processes, immigration requirements and procedures, CPSA policies, licensing requirements and processes, AHS policies and procedures, as well as current best practices recruitment practices. This position has a direct impact on a range of standard and non-standard processes where judgment is required to determine the best of multiple options. Typically involves setting priorities and determining the most efficient process for getting the assigned work done. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.Description:Maintains constant communication with the North Zone Medical Affairs Manager and Director, and the North Zone Medical Director and Associates regarding recruitment needs within the north. Develops a comprehensive Physician Workforce Plan that is aligned with the AHS strategic plan, facility specific strategic plans, and AHS Rural Health Strategy. Has the ability to identify and build relationships with all internal and external stakeholders, interpret their needs, assess requirements and identify solutions. Build and maintains open communication with all facility and community Medical Directors, Facility Leads/Directors/VPs and any relevant external community partners regarding any issues or recruitment items. Maintaining updated advertising/information on North Zone vacancies and recruitment requirements. Gathering all documentation as necessary (College of Physicians and Surgeons, CMPA, references, CV, medical degrees, etc.). Coordinating site/community visits and/or video-interview process. Assisting with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta process for licensure. Preparation of all documentation necessary for Human Resource Development and Canada Immigration. Managing all general inquiries of foreign physicians wishing to relocate to Canada. Assisting/coordinating any participation in annual Physician Recruitment Fair(s) and Resident Reception(s). Prepares the North Zone Physician Workforce Plan. May be required to interact with the media and act as a spokesperson for Medical Affair related issues. Will be required to travel to sites within the North Zone in order to develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders. May be accountable for managing special project work related to Medical Affairs business needs. Other related duties as required.

• Classification: Planner
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: North Zone Medical Affairs
• Primary Location: Grande Prairie Rgnl Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Negotiable Location: Within North Zone
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 14-JUN-2024
• Date Available: 15-JUL-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $29.13
• Maximum Salary: $50.04
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver’s License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:A minimum of a related post-secondary degree or diploma and two years of related experience. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
Additional Required Qualifications:In addition, the incumbent will possess a record of accomplishment in the following areas: Strong leadership ability. Ability to inspire and instill confidence in a large diverse groups. Experience in managing change on a large scale. Working knowledge of Alberta Health Services systems and processes. Previous experience with Recruitment or Medical Affairs. Ability to manage projects or programs with minimal to moderate resource requirements, risk and complexity. Ability to monitor and control costs related to own work. May manage costs for moderate projects or programs. Working knowledge of immigration and recruitment legislation, policies, processes. Working knowledge of office software databases (Outlook, Excel, Word) in order to respond to action requests, to prepare and edit correspondence, and respond to stakeholder inquiries. Knowledge of political sensitivities and the diverse interests of diverse stakeholders; and of financial policies, as well as of legislation governing Freedom of Information and Privacy (FOIP), financial and human resource information systems and expense claim system is essential. Good written and oral communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:As required.Please note:All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.Security Screening:A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Expected salary

Location

Alberta

Job date

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 04:45:12 GMT

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