Regional Program Lead, Northern Alberta Medical Program

University of Alberta Careers; Grande Prairie; Hybride; CAD 120 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of Alberta Careers is seeking a Regional Program Lead for the Wâpanachakos Indigenous Health Program in Grande Prairie. The role provides strategic and operational leadership to advance Indigenous medical education, learner success, and community partnerships across the Northern Alberta Medical Program.

Working closely with NAMP leadership, Indigenous governments and Elders, the RPL guides planning, coordination, and evaluation of regional initiatives that recruit and support

Responsabilités

• Provide strategic leadership for Indigenous medical education regionally.
• Foster partnerships with Indigenous communities, Elders, and organizations.
• Lead planning, coordination, and evaluation of regional initiatives.
• Oversee learner recruitment, admissions, and wellness programs.
• Guide curriculum development and faculty development across the region.
• Ensure ongoing community engagement and program quality improvement.

Description du poste

This position has an initial appointment of2 years.

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work. Work primarily takes place at Grande Prairie.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Wâpanachakos Indigenous Health Program (WIHP), the Regional Program Lead (RPL) provides strategic, operational, and relational leadership for the advancement of Indigenous medical education, Indigenous learner success, community partnerships, and regional program development across the Northern Alberta Medical Program (NAMP). This position is located in Grande Prairie.

As WIHP's senior regional representative, the RPL is responsible for establishing and sustaining a strong regional presence in Northern Alberta that advances culturally responsive medical education, strengthens Indigenous community relationships, and supports the success and wellbeing of Indigenous learners throughout the medical education continuum.

Working in close partnership with NAMP leadership, Northwestern Polytechnic, Indigenous governments and organizations, Elders and Knowledge Keepers, faculty, learners, health system partners, and regional communities, the RPL develops and implements integrated strategies that embed Indigenous ways of knowing, relational practices, and community priorities throughout regional medical education. The position provides leadership for the planning, coordination, evaluation, and continuous improvement of regional initiatives that support learner recruitment, admissions, retention, wellness, curriculum, faculty development, and community engagement.