Physician Recruitment Consultant - Physician Services

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Halifax, NS

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of the Medical Affairs portfolio, the Physician Recruitment Consultant reports to the Manager, Physician Recruitment and works collaboratively with the Zone Medical Executive Director, the department heads and site leads to support the recruitment of physicians to areas of need across Nova Scotia Health. This role requires working with physician applicants through the full recruitment cycle, including providing support in navigating complex licensure and, immigration processes. This position will focus on supporting locum and short term assignment needs throughout the province. The incumbent ensures the development of a collaborative and strategic approach to recruitment and retention, resource planning and the privileging and credentialing functions. The Physician Recruitment Consultant leads the development of these activities in a manner consistent with the overall strategic direction of the organization. Valuing teamwork, the consultant works with the Medical Affairs team and local physician leadership to establish and maintain positive professional relationships with physicians, community and government partners.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in relevant and related field
Minimum 3 years recent and relevant recruitment experience required
Recent and relevant sales and marketing experience
Knowledge and understanding of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS), Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and Canadian College of Family Physicians eligibility and licensing requirements
General knowledge of the federal and provincial legislation governing medical services and working knowledge of the development process for Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules & Regulations
Superior marketing, social media, and public relations skills with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally to present practice opportunities in a positive manner
Exhibits a high energy level, and demonstrates the ability to work as a team, with flexibility in work habits to schedule and meet the needs of the medical staff
Demonstrates the ability to multi-task, plan and prioritize a large volume of detail-oriented work in accordance with changing deadlines
Demonstrates experience in initiating and managing multiple projects
Possesses extensive experience in the application of spreadsheets and database development management and analysis
Has knowledge of recruitment, human resource management and HR planning processes
Excellent organizational, analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
Ability to effectively organize heavy workloads, take initiative and be self- disciplined
Excellent presentation and facilitation skills required
Demonstrated skills in leadership, financial management, project management
Strong computer technology skills including, but not limited to, virtual meeting platforms, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Effective team develop and leader

Nice To Haves

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered for this position
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Responsibilities

Support the recruitment of physicians to areas of need across Nova Scotia Health.
Work with physician applicants through the full recruitment cycle.
Provide support in navigating complex licensure and immigration processes.
Focus on supporting locum and short term assignment needs throughout the province.
Ensure the development of a collaborative and strategic approach to recruitment and retention, resource planning and the privileging and credentialing functions.
Lead the development of recruitment activities in a manner consistent with the overall strategic direction of the organization.
Establish and maintain positive professional relationships with physicians, community and government partners.