Description
The Office of Postgraduate Medical Education in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Advisor & Operations Administrator, Office of Resident Affairs & Physician Wellness. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 11 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.
The Office of Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME), Cumming School of Medicine, is accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (RCPSC) and the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC). It oversees the education and training of 1250+ medical residents, fellows, international trainees, and visiting elective residents in 65 specialty and subspecialty residency programs in a variety of clinical and academic settings situated in five Calgary hospitals with collaborative relationships in metro and rural settings. Residency training programs vary in length from two to eight years, have independent education curricula, and are separately accredited according to the Royal College and College of Family Medicine mandated requirements.
The Office of Resident Affairs and Physician Wellness (ORAPW) works at arms-length to PGME to support the physical, emotional, and psychological wellbeing of postgraduate medical education trainees (medical residents and fellows) both directly by offering wellness services and resources and indirectly by providing programming and supports to Programs.
This position reports to the Manager, ORAPW and has primary responsibility for organizing and coordinating administrative activities for the office in support of the delivery of key wellness programming, services, and resources. The incumbent applies specialized skills and knowledge regarding existing and new policies and procedures for CSM, UCalgary, AHS, PARA, CPSA, RDocs, PFSP, and other relevant organizations in support of resident and fellow wellbeing. They act as the first point of contact for the office and as a resource to colleagues both within PGME as well as to Program Directors and Program Administrators in the 65 programs. They provide leadership and guidance regarding wellness activities, supports, resources, and tools to Program Directors and Administrators.
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
Qualifications / Requirements:
Application Deadline: October 15, 2024
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase 2.
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