Regional Project Manager – Southern Alberta Medical Program (UofL/UofC)

at  University of Lethbridge

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. An advanced degree or formal project management certification is an asset.
• Experience in project management, preferably in the education or healthcare sector.
• Extensive knowledge of academic and student services processes in the post-secondary environment in Alberta is required.
• Knowledge of medical education systems.
• Knowledgeable about national rural specific issues, including economic and social priorities in southern rural communities/areas.
• Excellent team management skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation standards is an asset.
• Knowledge and experience in community development and implementing community-based programs is an asset.
• Interpersonal and communication skills are required to build relationships across cultures. This includes facilitating meetings and relationship building for the UofL and CSM senior leaders.
• Ability to build positive relationships, negotiate agreements and manage disagreements is essential.
• Diplomatic skills and demonstrated ability to work with senior levels of government, medical community and higher education institutions.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and business development competency.
• Understands and complies with the requirements of the UofC and UofL University’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy.
• A valid unrestricted Class 5 Driver’s License with no more than 6 demerits and submission of a motor vehicle record (driver abstract) dated within 3 months of the posting close is required.

PURPOSE:

Reporting to the Regional Lead, the Regional Project Manager (Southern Alberta Medical Program) will be responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of the Southern Alberta Medical Program (SAMP). This position works closely with the Provost’s Office at University of Lethbridge (UofL), and the offices of Undergraduate Medical Education and Distributed Learning and Rural Initiatives in the Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) at the University of Calgary (UofC).
The Project Manager will work closely with various stakeholders, including faculty, administrators, contractors, and regulatory authorities, to ensure the timely development and implementation of key project milestones. This role supports and ensures ongoing and efficient communications among and between the SAMP implementation working groups. This role requires a professional with exceptional organizational and problem-solving abilities, as well as a deep understanding of medical education, post-secondary governance, policies, and procedures.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the direction of the Regional Lead, develop and operationalize a comprehensive implementation plan for the Southern Alberta Medical Program.
• Support the identification and development of teaching infrastructure considering accessibility, infrastructure, rural and remote training opportunities and other essential factors such as community and hospital locations.
• Assist in the development, modification, and materials resourcing for training and educational facilities including classrooms, clinics and clinical training sites, laboratories, libraries, and residential facilities for students within available resourcing.
• Collaborates with medical leads to ensure Southern medical program initiatives are in alignment with both the CSM and UofL’s goals and the University’s Strategic Plan.
• Establishes productive relationships across UofL and UofC operational units including UofL Office of the Provost and Vice President Academic, UofC Office of the Dean of the CSM, Student Affairs, Facilities, Campus Safety, Health and Wellness, Ancillary Services, Library, Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Science.
• Facilitates and supports UofC and UofL leadership in presenting proposals, recommendations, reports, and other documents through the universities’ governance systems.
• Maintain regular and adequate communication with internal and external partners to provide updates, address concerns, and ensure alignment and support for the project.
• Manage, and support program implementation working groups. Participate on committee(s)/subcommittee(s) relevant to program development and implementation.
• Under the direction of the Regional Lead, support the development of the long – term program budget, ensuring cost estimates are accurate, and resources are allocated effectively.
• Monitor program implementation expenditures and implement strategies to optimize resource utilization and support Regional Lead as they explore various funding sources, including government funding, private donors, trust funds and partnerships.
• Create and curate materials required for the project, including but not limited to draft proposals, working group and committee reports, and supporting documents.
• Work closely with Undergraduate Medical Education leads to ensure compliance with all relevant local, provincial, and federal regulations pertaining to the establishment and operation of a medical campus.
• Collaborate with accreditation leads at the UofC to ensure the project complies with all relevant accreditation requirements (including, but not limited to, CACMS accreditation standards)
• Support Regional Lead in identifying potential risks associated with the development and implementation of a regional medical campus and communicating risk mitigation considerations.
• Manage a work plan for SAMP implementation, including prioritizing projects. Initiates, maintains, tracks, communicates and manages an issues and priorities list.
  For more information about this position, please contact Dr. Rebecca Schiff – University of Lethbridge (rebecca.schiff@uleth.ca) or Dr. Aaron Johnston – University of Calgary (aaron.johnston2@ucalgary.ca).
  The University of Lethbridge is undertaking a job classification and compensation review for Administrative Professional Officer (APO) positions. As such, the salary range currently assigned for this position may be adjusted as a result of this project.