Position Summary

If you are looking for friendly, supportive staff, and work life balance this may be just the opportunity that will take your career to a new level.

The Assistant, Planning & Administration – UHNBC Medical Affairs is responsible for planning and providing administrative support to the UHNBC Medical Staff Department Heads, Department members, and related committees and for serving as a liaison between Medical Staff, Medical Affairs, Hospital Administration, the Northern Medical Program and other department leads in order to integrate and implement departmental health service delivery plans within a multi-disciplinary and regional teaching hospital context, and to identify issues of importance to medical staff and to involve Medical Affairs in the effective resolution of issues, projects and activities. The incumbent utilizes basic project management skills to bring Departmental projects to completion or to present issues to Medical Affairs in a project format for follow up and resolution.

Starting salary will be approximately from $57,347 to $71,684 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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Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus successful completion of an administrative or business diploma/certificate;
• A minimum of five (5) years related experience in a senior administrative position, preferably including experience working with Medical Staff/Affairs, or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience;
• Experience in minute taking at an executive level.
• Project Management education and experience is an asset

Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to ascertain and interpret guidelines and policy from other departments for the efficient implementation of policies and procedures.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to broker effective communication between groups who may have disparate views.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to employ and foster collaborative working relationships within medical, administrative and multidisciplinary team environments.
• Ability to consistently exemplify strong leadership within a team environment including an ability to deal effectively with conflict and a strong ability to influence and persuade others.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, ambiguous and rapidly changing work environment.
• Ability to anticipate work requirements and organize workload to meet competing demands.
• Ability to work independently given established priorities.
• Advanced word processing skills and the ability to type 50 w.p.m.
• Ability to transcribe from Dictaphone.
• Knowledge of medical terminology an asset.
• Computer literate with proficient knowledge of MS Office, Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Demonstrated ability to exhibit tact, discretion and confidentiality when dealing with medical staff and patient/client information.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with staff, Medical Staff and the public in an effective and professional manner.

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.

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