Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Program Coordinator, Accreditation
Department/Unit Continuing Professional Development
Location Halifax
Posting Number S179-22
Employee Group NSGEU Local 77
Position Type Regular, On-Going
Duration of Contract (if applicable)
Employment Type Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0
Salary $23.70 - $30.06 per hour ($40,061 - $50,808 per annum, 32.5 hours per week)
Classification C5
Provisional Statement
This is a provisional classification. Formal classification procedures will be initiated by the Job Design Unit in approximately six months.
About Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our more than 20,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.
Job Summary
The Continuing Professional Development and Medical Education (CPDME) unit is responsible for providing leadership in medical education and research for faculty, physicians, other health care providers and community-based physicians. Reporting to the Managing Director, CPDME, the Program Coordinator will coordinate the accreditation process for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the College of Family Physicians of Canada, submitted to CPDME for accreditation and any issues/queries that arise from these accreditations.
Key Responsibilities
Address a wide range of queries concerning accreditation, following up on and redirecting queries as appropriate.
Identify and distribute appropriate accreditation forms based on program information provided. Ensure all required forms are returned and correctly filled in, requesting missing information and/or clarification as required, for review and approval by the appropriate Director. Maintain files for each accreditation.
Process and track invoices for program fees, and follow-up for late payments.
Create program records and record attendance for accredited programs. Create and modify physician records in the database. Prepare and disseminate certificates of attendance as required. Troubleshoot database issues as required.
Support CPDME activities including developing monthly ads for Doctors NS publications regarding upcoming CPDME activities; updating the CPDME website, and providing conference support such as on-site and registration support.
Note
The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.
Dalhousie’s vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary.
Qualifications
Business/Office Administration diploma with approximately three to five years’ related work experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience) is required. Ideally the successful candidate will have work experience in a university environment. Strong attention to detail, time management, and multi-tasking and organizational skills are essential. Demonstrated strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills are required. Must be proficient in MS office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and database maintenance with the proven ability to learn new software.
Job Competencies
Respect & Inclusion
Adaptability
Knowledge & Thinking Skills
Service
Communication
Additional Information
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.
Application Consideration
Bargaining unit employees (NSGEU local 77) are given priority consideration and will be notified on the status of their application following assessment. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit.
We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.
Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons with a disability, racialized persons, including persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies One (1)
Open Date 05/18/2022
Close Date 06/02/2022
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant