Job Description

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people. NLHealthServices.caJob Summary
This dynamic position is responsible for recruiting physicians for NL Health Services. The Regional Physician Recruitment Coordinator will report to NL Health Services Director of Medical Services and be responsible for managing recruitment and/or credentialing positions in Medical Services.The Regional Physician Recruitment Coordinator plans and directs all recruitment related strategies and activities for the successful recruitment of physicians. Responsibilities include physician resource planning, physician candidate lead generation, sourcing, pre-screening, and appropriate follow-up. This involves extensive relationship building locally, nationally and internationally with students, residents and medical schools to build a pipeline for physicians entering practice; and identifies and develops strategic relationships with the Provincial Government Department of Health, Faculty of Medicine at Memorial University, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of NL, the Canadian Residency Matching Service (CaRMS), and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and others, for success.This position will act as the primary point of contact for physician recruitment, relationship building with medical students, residents, and practicing physicians within NL Health Services. The role will require a complete understanding of the provincial physician recruitment landscape, including the needs, challenges and strategies for success. The Recruitment Coordinator will also help develop and implement long-term strategies for physician recruitment and retention efforts throughout NL Health Services and provide advice to guide/create recruitment and retention policies, including coordinating data from rural sites for recruitment reports and developing/maintaining the NL Health Services physician recruitment reporting infrastructure. This position will also manage the recruitment incentive process and associated budget for NL Health Services, make recommendations for allocation of all resources (e.g. bursaries, signing bonuses, etc.), organize recruitment events within the medical schools as well as nationally/internationally should opportunities exist, and manage all NL Health Services physician recruitment website content, social media and branding.Job QualificationsEducation
Bachelor\'s Degree is required.
A relevant Master\'s Degree is preferred.Experience
Minimum five years of recruitment and/or sales/marketing experience is required.
A knowledge of physician/healthcare recruitment is preferred.
Experience managing multiple priorities sometimes in a stressful (tight deadline) situation.
Experience designing on-boarding and retention programs.Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
Knowledge of applicable policies, recruitment and selection best practices, marketing principles, immigration practices and policies, labour standards, human rights, and other pertinent provincial and federal legislation.
Demonstrated ability to build relationships, influence decision-making and effectively communicate with all personality types.
Demonstrated ability to manage change, continuous improvement, and quality recruitment processes.
Demonstrated creative and innovative problem-solving abilities.
Demonstrated excellent time management, organizational, and prioritization skills are required.
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously or as part of a team
Ability to plan and market advertising plans.
Ability to apply and effective analytical and organizational skills to balance shifting priorities.
Ability to create and deliver effective presentations
Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills for the purpose of facilitating continuous communication with all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated ability to identify issues impacting services and utilizes appropriate mechanisms to determine appropriate strategies.Other
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.Travel within the city and to regional sites is sometimes required. Travel within the province, country or to other countries may also be required.Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.caUpon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediatelyTo become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing employment@easternhealth.ca as soon as possible.Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.

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