Rural Programs' Liaison

Vancouver Coastal Health • North Vancouver, BC

2d • CA$35 - CA$51

About The Position

Come work as a Rural Programs’ Liaison with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Rural Programs’ Liaison to join the Medical Affairs Administration team. Apply today to join our team! As a Rural Programs’ Liaison with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:
Provide regional management and administers the rural programs through engagement and consultation with rural physicians and medical leaders.
Build relationships, increase communications, and identify opportunities for community support and planning for the rural programs’ portfolio.
Work in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and RCCbc, with accountability to the health authority and the Joint Standing Committee on Rural Issues (JSC).
Represent Vancouver Coastal Health, with a co-reporting structure to the Leader, Medical Affairs, Coastal Community of Care, Vancouver Coastal Health, and to the Provincial Manager, RCME Community Program, RCCbc.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a health or business-related discipline.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of recent, related experience including working with physicians, health care providers and staff or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Ability to support change management and develop relationships with rural physicians and key stakeholders.
• Ability to see the big picture and bring others on board with ideas and actions.
• Knowledge of project management, problem solving and budgeting.
• Community consultation skills.
• Ability to apply judgement in setting priorities, identifying issues, and determining required action while working under pressure and deadlines.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks, balance priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with rural programs an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide regional management and administers the rural programs through engagement and consultation with rural physicians and medical leaders.
• Build relationships, increase communications, and identify opportunities for community support and planning for the rural programs’ portfolio.
• Work in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and RCCbc, with accountability to the health authority and the Joint Standing Committee on Rural Issues (JSC).
• Represent Vancouver Coastal Health, with a co-reporting structure to the Leader, Medical Affairs, Coastal Community of Care, Vancouver Coastal Health, and to the Provincial Manager, RCME Community Program, RCCbc.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level