Regional Coordinator, Practice Experience Program

Dalhousie University; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 13,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Dalhousie University is seeking a Regional Coordinator for the Practice Experience Program within the College of Pharmacy. The role liaises with sites, preceptors and students across New Brunswick hospitals to promote placements, identify new sites and provide local support.

The successful candidate is a pharmacist with about five years of relevant experience, strong communication and time-management skills, and the ability to work independently or in a team.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist degree with preceptor experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong time management and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Interact with local partners to communicate program needs and eligibility.
• Identify potential partners and develop relationships.
• Review new sites and preceptors for full scope practice.
• Support students and preceptors during courses.
• Intercede in issues not requiring higher input.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organization

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Entry-to-practice pharmacy degree

Job description

Regional Coordinator, Practice Experience Program

Position Title Regional Coordinator, Practice Experience Program

Research Project

Department/Unit

Department/Unit Pharmacy

Location

Location See "Note" Section for Details

Posting Number

Posting Number S311-26

Employee Group

Employee Group DPMG

Position Type

Position Type Regular, On-Going

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

Employment Type

Employment Type Part Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 0.2

Salary $63,337 - $84,730 per annum. pro rated to $12,667 - $16,946 for 7 hours per week

Classification

Classification ADM-05

Provisional Statement

This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

The College of Pharmacy includes undergraduate and graduate programs with a mission to enhance health and wellness through pharmacy education, research and community service. Reporting to the Assistant Director, Practice Experience, the Regional Coordinator is a pharmacist, who will liaise with sites, preceptors, and students within the assigned, specific geographic region of New Brunswick hospitals for the purpose of promoting the practice experience program, identifying potential new sites and feedback on current sites, and providing local support to preceptors and students.

Key Responsibilities

• Interact with local current partners to communicate program needs, criteria for participation and available supports. Ensure current partners meet criteria for participation.
• Identify potential partners and work with the Coordinator, Practice Experience to initiate and develop relationships.
• Review new sites and preceptors for the provision of full scope practice and identify suitability for varying placements.
• Contact students and preceptors during courses to assist with any issues and refer complex situations.
• Respond to questions from students and preceptors and intercede in issues not requiring input from the Coordinator, Practice Experience or the Assistant Director, Practice Experience

Note

The successful applicant will primarily work remotely from within New Brunswick with occasional presence in-person on-campus to meet operation requirements.

Required Qualifications

• A entry-to-practice pharmacy degree with approximately five years’ of relevant prior experience, including experience as a preceptor (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Excellent communication (verbal, written, on-line) and interpersonal skills and ability to work one-on-one with individuals and with groups as necessary.
• Excellent time management, organization, attention to detail, prioritizing skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Assets

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies, in particular:

• - Self-Awareness & Professionalism
• - Integrity
• - Respect & Inclusion
• - Knowledge & Thinking Skills
• - Relationship Building

Additional Information

Application Consideration

Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.
We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information.If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here .

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter