Rural Programs' Liaison

Position Summary
Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Northern Health is seeking a Rural Programs' Liaison to join Northern Health.

The Rural Programs' Liaison will work closely with the Rural Continuing Medical Education (RCME) Liaison to assist with the RCME Community Program and will seek opportunities to support other rural programs as the position evolves. Through engagement and consultation with rural physicians and medical leaders, this position will build relationships, increase communications, and identify opportunities for community support and planning for the rural programs' portfolio. This role will work in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and RCCbc, with accountability to the health authority and the Joint Standing Committee on Rural Issues (JSC).

Starting salary will be approximately from $67,861 to $84,826 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

This position is flexible to any community in the Northern Health region. Explore these communities northern communities.

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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Qualfications
• Bachelor's degree in a health or business-related discipline.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of recent, related experience including working with physicians, health care providers and staff.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Previous experience working with rural programs an asset.

Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to support change management and develop relationships with rural physicians and key stakeholders.
• Ability to see the big picture and bring others on board with ideas and actions.
• Knowledge of project management, problem solving and budgeting.
• Community consultation skills.
• Ability to apply judgement in setting priorities, identifying issues, and determining required action while working under pressure and deadlines.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks, balance priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability and willingness to travel.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.