Regional Advisor & Advocate Island (12 Month Contract)

Doctors of BC; Victoria; On-site; CAD 90,640 - 113,300; Full time

Job summary

A regional health advocacy organization in Victoria seeks a Regional Advisor & Advocate for a 12-month contract. The successful candidate will advise members on local issues, support fair payment practices, and develop relationships across health systems. The role requires a graduate degree with up to six years of experience, strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills, along with a solid understanding of the BC health system. This inclusive team seeks an individual committed to equity and diversity in health care.

Qualifications

• Up to six years of progressive experience in a related field.
• Solid understanding of the BC health care system.
• Experience working with physicians and health authorities.

Responsibilities

• Advise and advocate for members regarding local opportunities.
• Support fair payment of physicians through local contracts.
• Develop collaborative relationships with physicians and staff.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Effective communication skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Strong diplomacy skills

Education

Graduate university degree in health, administration, business, policy or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Doctors of BC our vision is to promote a social, economic, and political climate in which members can provide the citizens of BC with the highest standard of health care, while achieving maximum professional satisfaction and fair economic reward.

Together, we make a difference so our doctors can make theirs. Join us today!

The job: Regional Advisor & Advocate, Island (12 Month Contract)

The starting salary range falls within the minimum to mid-point of the salary range.

Starting Salary Range: $90,640- $113,300

The role of the Regional Advisor and Advocate is to serve as the local advocate for Doctors of BC members in their Region. In this role there are four primary goals:

• Advise and advocate for members regarding local opportunities and issues.
• Support fair payment of physicians through discussion about local contracts, agreements and programs including assistance with navigating dispute mechanisms.
• Support the physical and psychological safety of physicians in their region.
• Support representative functions of the Doctors of BC.

This is a challenging role that covers a wide range of issues and topics for physicians. The role requires this person to develop a similarly wide range of knowledge about their region, Health Authority and the Doctors of BC. The overall goal is to help members navigate issues, programs and opportunities so they are in the best position to focus on their patients and medical practice. Ideally, efforts are to be collaborative with the external agencies and authorities that our members work with, but may also involve advocating directly on behalf of members. Core to success in this role is the ability to develop effective working and collaborative relationships with physicians and staff across the region and at the Doctors of BC main office as well as with external partners.

This position requires the selected candidate to be located on Vancouver Island.

Doctors of BC Team Member: Approaches work with a collaborative spirit recognizing we are better together. Embraces change, provides excellence in service and is accountable for their results and helping others achieve theirs. Does the right thing, not the easy thing. Speaks openly and honestly to tackle tough challenges and enrich relationships. Balances hard work with fun and is genuinely friendly and committed to others well-being.

What you bring

• A graduate university degree AND/OR recognized professional designation in health, administration, business, policy or related field AND up to six years of progressive experience
• Having an equivalent level of related work experience in lieu of post-secondary education.
• A solid understanding of the BC health care system, health authorities, hospitals and community practice. Preference will be given to experience on Vancouver Island.
• Experience working with physicians, other health care providers, and/or health authorities and experience working in the specified region is preferred
• Excellent organizational, leadership and interpersonal skills
• Effective communication and presentation/facilitation skills, as well as strong written skills including proven ability to develop clear, concise and comprehensive documents
• Demonstrated ability to critically appraise and apply data in various scenarios (e.g., business cases).
• Excellent judgment in setting priorities, identifying issues and determining action when working under pressure or tight deadlines.
• Strong diplomacy, collaboration skills, and conflict management capabilities
• Strong ability to work independently as well as a member of a team.
• Excellent computer skills (must be proficient with Microsoft Office).
• Ability to work with a flexible schedule and from home.
• Travel within the region and to its facilities and communities will be required. Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle required.

Doctors of BC thanks all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

Doctors of BC recognizes the pervasive and ongoing harms of colonialism faced by Indigenous peoples and that these harms include the widespread systemic racism against Indigenous peoples in BC's health system. Physicians have a significant role to play in addressing the health disparities that exist between Indigenous and non-Indigenous patients, and Doctors of BC is committed to continuing to advance reconciliation and address and eliminate racism in health care.

Doctors of BC celebrates diversity, challenges inequality and is committed to sustaining an inclusive and diverse community. We seek qualified applicants who share our commitments to equity, diversity and inclusion, and truth and reconciliation. We especially welcome applications from persistently and historically oppressed groups, including Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, gender-diverse, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

We acknowledge that the land Doctors of BC operates and supports physicians from is the traditional territories of the Coast Salish peoples including the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations whose historical relationship with the land continues today. For Doctors of BC, acknowledging the land is an expression of cultural humility that involves recognizing our commitment to support the provision of culturally safe care to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people in BC.