Job Description

Your Opportunity:

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has an exciting opportunity for an innovative and experienced Director to lead the administrative functions of Edmonton Zone Medical Affairs. Reporting to the Executive Director, you will work in close partnership with the Edmonton Zone Medical Director, providing expert advice and risk management support to local physician leaders. You will be responsible for providing direction, leadership, and organization to the dynamic and committed Edmonton Zone Medical Affairs team. This is a unique and rewarding role that requires exceptional communication skills, including the ability to establish and maintain positive virtual relationships with staff and stakeholders over distances. You must have a strong sense of initiative and self-directed drive, as well as exceptional critical thinking and solutions-focused problem-solving skills. Proven experience with complex human resources management (ten direct reports and over 1,500 staff, including clinical staff and learners) and strong financial acumen (Over $40million operational and $150million restricted grant budgets) are essential to be successful in this role. Edmonton is situated along the North Saskatchewan River, which creates numerous ravines and accounts for the wealth of urban parkland - the longest stretch of connected parkland in North America - known as the 'Ribbon of Green'. Canada's "Festival City" is eclectic and diverse with outstanding cultural and recreational opportunities. Edmonton is truly a special place to live, work and play. AHS is proud to be recognized as a top employer and part of Canada's first and largest fully integrated provincial healthcare system, serving over 4.4 million Albertans. Imagine a supportive, progressive employer and a career that fits your lifestyle.

Description:

With a solid understanding of the AHS Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules, this position is responsible for the development, implementation and oversight of Medical Affairs operations and functions in keeping with provincial policies, guidelines and standards. Oversee and create innovative plans for physician workforce planning and recruitment. Lead the complex area of academic medicine, including management of Academic Medicine and Health Services Plans (AMHSP) and oversight of Medical Residents working within AHS. Create and implement innovative service coverage and compensation models, including the integration of alternate providers. Support and direct high functioning teams in acute care coverage, appointments and privileging, medical leadership, and special projects. The Director is responsible for local zone strategies and will participate in provincial policy and strategy development, working closely with medical and operational members of the Edmonton Zone leadership teams. Success will mean fostering positive relationships with the medical leaders, zone medical staff, and senior AHS leadership, as well as external partners such as the University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, the Alberta Medical Association and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta. The Medical Affairs Portfolio is a cohesive and supportive group, and you will be provided with like-minded peers and mentorship. Although the workplace is busy and ever-changing, we try to support each other to strive for a manageable and healthy work-life balance.

• Classification: Director
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Medical Affairs, Edmonton Zone
• Primary Location: Seventh Street Plaza
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Negotiable Location: Within Edmonton Zone
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 17-OCT-2022
• Date Available: 07-NOV-2022
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, On Call
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $50.87
• Maximum Salary: $89.48
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree in healthcare management, business administration or a related healthcare field. Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive management experience, ideally within a diverse health care organization with significant involvement with physicians. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Additional Required Qualifications:

Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills are necessary to anticipate, identify, and independently recommend appropriate actions to complex administrative problems. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills, including exceptional writing skills. Outstanding risk management and critical thinking skills and ability to advise senior operational and physician leaders. Excellent financial management skills, including cash flow management, financial modelling and reporting and forecasting, including familiarity with grants and grant funding processes. Self-directed and able to work under minimum supervision with little or no direction. Demonstrated time-management and organizational skills. Ability to work under pressure and handle competing and frequently changing priorities, within tight deadlines. Must be able to exercise judgment, tact, diplomacy, and discretion when dealing with highly sensitive and confidential issues
Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in healthcare management, business administration or a related healthcare field. Program/project management, change management and process improvement qualifications and experience 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.

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