KBPA Facility Engagement Director – Contract Position

● Provide direct support to the Association in developing effective engagement processes and lines of communication amongst the medical staff and health authority;

●  Provides direct support to the legal firm for maintenance of records for meetings and decisions of the Association and of directors;

●  Prepares documentation and reports as required by the provincial Facility Engagement Initiative on the activities and projects of the Association;

●  Communicates with and amongst the Association members, directors and others, as required to follow up on action items and develop strategies to address issues;

●  Provides direct support to Communications staff for all print, electronic and website materials.

●  Provides oversight and support to Admin staff and accounting firm for financial resources in accordance with reporting and financial accountability requirements of the stakeholders;

●  Facilitates the administration of Association’s staff contracts and agreements with local structures and other resources as required;

●  Liaises with the Association’s Engagement Partner and staff of other Doctors of BC initiatives in Kootenay Boundary on matters related to the operations, projects and programs of the Association, as appropriate; and

●  Carries out other “Contractor Services” as required.

Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Education, Training and Experience

●  Degree in health or business discipline, or a similar combination of education and experience in a related field

●  Recent and related experience with organizational management, oversight to a portfolio of projects, and relationship-based change work is preferred

●  Project and budget management experience

Preferred Skills and Abilities

●  Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

●  Ability to support and motivate a team of project coordinators/ managers, admin assistant and physician leaders.

●  Strong change management and stakeholder engagement skills.

●  A natural curiosity and ability to listen and synthesize information quickly and creatively.

●  Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite of tools for collection and presentation of information.

●  Understanding of the needs of, and natural ability to establish rapport with, health care professionals esp. physicians, and health authority staff.

●  Highly self-directed and independent, but able to work as part of a collaborative team.

●  Great interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with all personality types.

●  Proven ability to plan, coordinate, and inspire positive change.

●  Demonstrated ability to organize work, set objectives, establish priorities, and manage time and resources to “get stuff done”.

●  Ability to work well under pressure, either related to deadlines or unforeseen circumstances.

●  Knowledge and understanding of facility-based care settings and the health care system.

●  Must be willing and able to travel: a valid driver’s license required and access to a car preferred. Evening meetings are frequently required.