Vancouver Coastal Health

Rural Programs' Liaison

Vancouver Coastal Health$73K — $105K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in health or business-related field.
  • 3-5 years of related experience with physicians and healthcare staff.
  • Experience with rural programs is a plus.
  • Strong ability in change management and stakeholder engagement.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and administer rural programs through physician engagement.
  • Identify community support opportunities for rural healthcare initiatives.
  • Collaborate with the Ministry of Health and other agencies.
  • Represent Vancouver Coastal Health in various committees and forums.
  • Build strong relationships with rural medical leaders.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth in a rapidly evolving health field.
  • Engagement with community and rural health initiatives.
  • Collaboration with a range of health authorities.
  • Exposure to diverse healthcare projects and stakeholder interactions.
Full Job Description
Salary Details

The salary range for this position is CAD $35.37/Hr. - CAD $50.85/Hr.

Job Summary

As a Rural Programs' Liaison with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

  • Provide regional management and administers the rural programs through engagement and consultation with rural physicians and medical leaders.
  • Build relationships, increase communications, and identify opportunities for community support and planning for the rural programs' portfolio.
  • 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).
  • Represent Vancouver Coastal Health, with a co-reporting structure to the Leader, Medical Affairs, Coastal Community of Care, Vancouver Coastal Health, and to the Provincial Manager, RCME Community Program, RCCbc.


Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • 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.

Knowledge & 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.
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.


Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

About Vancouver Coastal Health

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is a publicly funded healthcare organization that provides a range of health services to residents in the Vancouver area. VCH is responsible for the delivery of hospital, community, and long-term care services, as well as public health and mental health services. The organization has a team of healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and support staff, who work together to provide high-quality care to patients. VCH is committed to improving the health of the population it serves and works closely with community partners to address health issues and promote healthy living.
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