Manager, Medical Affairs

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Manager for Medical Affairs & Medical Education reports to the Director, Medical & Academic Affairs and works with the Chief of Staff & EVP Medical & Academic Affairs and VP Education to develop and affect local and collaborative partnership, processes and governance for Medical Affairs and Medical Education (PGME/UGME) issues at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton. The Manager of Medical Affairs & Medical Education will work with key internal and external stakeholders including McMaster University Postgraduate and Undergraduate Medicine, and Hamilton Health Sciences, to support the functions of Medical Affairs & Medical Education which include but are not limited to:

General

• Support the Director of Medical & Academic Affairs, Chief of Staff and EVP Medical and Academic Affairs, SMD Medical and Academic Affairs, VP Education, Physician Leadership, the Credentialed Professional Staff, Medical Learners, and align these groups with the SJHH vision, mission and values to ensure compliance, best practice and optimal patient care is achieved
• Assist in quality and process improvements within the organization;

Medical and Academic Affairs (Chief of Staff and EVP Medical and Academic Affairs)

• Assist in development of policy and procedure, Bylaws, Rules and Regulations and other relevant Legislation (ECFAA, PHIPA, FHIPA etc.);
• Review and develop policy and procedure as well as Medical Directives and Contracts
• Understand and promote College of Physicians requirements and work within the Public Hospitals Act and related legislation to monitor and oversee Professional Staff Credentialing at SJHH;
• Oversee the budget for Physician Remuneration including Mental Health and Addictions programs;
• Assist in the coordination and oversight of performance reviews for administrative staff, Medical Affairs staff, and reviews of Professional staff;
• Actively participate on several hospital committees: Common Credentials Committee, , Policy and Procedure subcommittee).

Education and Learning (VP Education)

• Work very closely with the Postgraduate McMaster program to support, assist and monitor Resident, Medical Clerk and Medical Learner experience at SJHH, ensuring compliance with the Affiliation Agreement between McMaster and SJHH, PARO agreements and relevant legislation;
• Actively participate on several hospital committees (Medical Education Committee, Education Operations Committee, Postgraduate Education Committee, Undergraduate Clerkship Committee, and Undergraduate Education Committee.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Undergraduate Degree in a Health related field or business-related field required
• Masters Degree in Health Administration or Business Administration preferred
• Certification in project management, change management, and LEAN Six Sigma training (Green level or higher) (preferred)
• Demonstrated expertise in project management and change management
• Proficient in CQI management systems or quality improvement initiatives (an asset)
• Minimum 3 years practical and theoretical knowledge of leadership principles, combined with experience in management and progressive leadership roles, including operational management and demonstrated success in leading high-functioning teams
• Experience with strategic planning, fiscal responsibility, coaching, mentoring, implementing and managing formal processes
• Strong track record of success in a health care or related management position
• Must be a highly effective communicator (written, verbal) with the ability to self-initiate tasks, prioritize multiple demands and be able to build effective relationships with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external to the organization
• Must be highly organized and bring a high degree of professionalism, ethical decision making and problem-solving ability to day to day tasks
• Must have familiarity with relevant legislation, agreements and mandated regulations applicable to the clinical/ hospital environment
• Must be highly focused on best- practice and optimal patient care in carrying out decisions and collaborating on policy and practice within the organization
• Must be committed to continuous learning and professional development