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 Advisor, Medical Staff Contracts & Negotiations supports the Medical Affairs portfolios and provides expert advice, guidance and education on a variety of Medical Staff contracts through the understanding and knowledge of Ministry of Health, Health Authority and Medical staff contract negotiations processes and systems and provides a link between the operational contract processes and the strategic negotiation processes of the Medical Affairs department. The Advisor liaises with Northern Health (NH) Medical Affairs leadership, Physician Compensation, operational leaders, and external organizations to exchange information, influence and support consistent contract management practices. The Advisor, Medical Staff Contracts & Negotiations is responsible for comprehensive contract management services and administration of all medical staff contracts within the assigned clinical service portfolio/areas. The Advisor provides expert advice on contract performance, organizational decision- making and organizational performance improvement through analysis, monitoring and reporting of system performance.
Starting salary will be approximately from $74,618 to $93,273 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
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline such as Business Administration plus five (5) years related experience in an accounting or contract management in a large complex environment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Paralegal experience is considered an asset.
Skills and Abilities:
• Expert knowledge of relevant software such as Word and Excel.
• Ability to function autonomously and within political environments exercising a high level of judgment to facilitate consensus and persuade/negotiate with a variety of local, municipal, and provincial stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to client focused services and teamwork.
• Direct experience working collaboratively and effectively with medical practitioners.
• Ability to integrate administrative, professional and operational standards and expectations of the department to a team with multiple reporting structures throughout Northern Health in an effective and efficient manner.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated business and political acumen to advise on complex organizational change issues.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative team approach to decision-making.
• Ability to work under pressure of deadlines and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to compile and analyze data with a high level of detail.
• Demonstrated skills in budgetary management and information analysis.
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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