Job Description

Your Opportunity:The Coordinator for the Centralized Associate Physician (AP) Program in the Calgary Zone is responsible for managing the AP workforce across five departments, ensuring effective recruitment, utilization, and coverage for patient care at all acute care sites. Reporting to the Program Manager, the Coordinator oversees daily operations and supports the design and implementation of initiatives to enhance coverage and improve operational efficiency in alignment with Alberta Health Services (AHS) goals. Key responsibilities include ensuring adequate acute care coverage, assisting with program budget management, and maintaining cost control. The Coordinator coordinates recruitment, provides comprehensive reports on program activities, and implements policies to ensure fairness, consistency, and efficiency. The role also involves fostering a collaborative, mentoring environment and utilizing evaluative tools to track progress toward program and AHS objectives. Additionally, the Coordinator manages human and financial resources, monitors costs, and ensures that policies are followed, resources are allocated equitably, and initiatives support optimal patient care and operational success.Description:The Coordinator for the Centralized Associate Physician (AP) Program in the Calgary Zone is responsible for managing the AP workforce across five departments, ensuring effective recruitment, utilization, and coverage for patient care at all acute care sites. Reporting to the Program Manager, the Coordinator oversees daily operations and supports the design and implementation of initiatives to enhance coverage and improve operational efficiency in alignment with Alberta Health Services (AHS) goals. Key responsibilities include ensuring adequate acute care coverage, assisting with program budget management, and maintaining cost control. The Coordinator coordinates recruitment, provides comprehensive reports on program activities, and implements policies to ensure fairness, consistency, and efficiency. The role also involves fostering a collaborative, mentoring environment and utilizing evaluative tools to track progress toward program and AHS objectives. Additionally, the Coordinator manages human and financial resources, monitors costs, and ensures that policies are followed, resources are allocated equitably, and initiatives support optimal patient care and operational success.

• Recovery Alberta: N
• Classification: Coordinator
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Associate Physician Program - Medical Affairs
• Primary Location: Southport Tower
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Negotiable Location: Within Calgary Zone
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 24-JAN-2025
• Date Available: 10-FEB-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $30.00
• Maximum Salary: $51.54
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree from health sciences, social sciences or other related fields with formal training in program and project management, evaluation and data analysis.
Additional Required Qualifications:Experience working with International Medical Graduates (IMGs) and a strong understanding of their diverse needs. Willingness to continuously learn and adapt. Preferred experience in designing coverage scheduling to support acute care operations. Strong verbal and written communication skills demonstrated throughout professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications:At least 3 years of experience in healthcare-related environments, with a proven track record in scheduling, program design, and evaluation. Skilled in data collection and analysis. Professional experience working with International Medical Graduates (IMGs) and addressing their practice-related challenges. Expertise in conducting research and performing needs assessments. Master's degree is an asset.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.

Alberta Health Services