ASSISTANT, PLANNING & ADMINISTRATION, UHNBC MEDICAL AFFAIRS

Northern Health - BC; Prince George; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada is seeking an experienced Assistant to provide critical administrative support within the Medical Affairs department. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, liaising between medical and hospital administration, and implementing health service delivery plans. This role offers competitive salary based on experience and has opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic healthcare environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation

Financial support for moving expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training

Outdoor activities and short commutes

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Qualifications

• Experience in providing administrative support in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Medical Staff Department Heads.
• Act as a liaison between Medical Staff and Hospital Administration.
• Utilize project management skills to complete departmental projects.

Skills

Project management skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

Relevant educational qualifications

Job description

Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed Assistant to support the Medical Affairs department.

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.

University Hospital Of Northern BC (UHNBC) Is The Largest Acute Care Facility Within The Northern Health Region, And a Hub For Specialized Health Services. It’s Also a Teaching Hospital

• Provides undergraduate physician training through the Northern Medical Program, run by the University of British Columbia and University of Northern British Columbia.
• Hosts residents in UBC’s Family Practice Residency Program
• Is a key clinical education site for nursing and many health sciences students at UNBC, the College of New Caledonia, BCIT and other institutions.
  
  

UHNBC has benefited from nearly $100 million in expansions, renovations and new equipment since 2001:

• Patient care addition with an expanded emergency room and updated ICU
• State-of-the-art maternal-child care centre (including a single room neonatal ICU)
• Facilities to accommodate undergraduate physician training
• MRI unit
  
  

UHNBC is also home to a cancer centre for Northern BC, featuring a wide range of cancer treatments including radiation therapy.

UHNBC is growing, with the new Acute Care Tower estimated to open in winter 2031. This major expansion will bring state-of-the-art care to Northern BC. By joining our team in Prince George now, you’ll position yourself to work in one of the most advanced acute care environments in the province.

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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