Coordinator, Educational Programs, Postgraduate Medical Education

The Postgraduate Medical Education office (PGME) is committed to supporting over 450 residents in 27 residency training programs to ensure exemplary medical education in diverse and supportive environments, with a focus on patient-centred care.

Primary Purpose: The Coordinator, Educational Programs, PGME will facilitate the educational aspects and performance metrics of the PGME Resident Boot Camp, oversee other educational endeavors, assist in the development (in a collaborative fashion) of additional educational programs in non-medical expert CanMEDS roles, and assist the Associate Dean Postgraduate Medical Education with resident academic matters. The successful candidate will also act as a resource to facilitate residency training programs with remediation and professionalism plans.

Nature of Work: This position reports to the Manager, PGME and liaises closely with the Associate Dean PGME, the Director PGME Educational Programs, and the PGME team to ensure the overall mandate of PGME is achieved. The position works collaboratively with the Associate Dean PGME to enhance existing and develop new facets of the PGME Resident Boot Camp, as well as oversee educational activities related to other educational programs under the PGME umbrella. The successful candidate will assist the Associate Dean PGME and programs with resident academic matters and appeals and applies established policies and procedures recommending and implementing enhancements as required. The incumbent will liaise with accrediting agencies assuring compliance with resident training requirements and reporting.

The Coordinator will be required to establish professional working relationships with a diverse group including program units, faculty, residents, staff, committees, college, university and stakeholder agencies. The position requires the ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as in a variety of team environments, while maintaining professional working relationships that support exceptional collaboration and problem-solving. The incumbent requires sound judgment, confident decision-making, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.  Work is completed in a fast-paced environment and is subject to competing priorities of multiple projects with firm deadlines, and regular interruptions. This role is complex and challenging and requires excellent time management and project management skills. Availability outside of regular office hours will be required to facilitate certain projects, including the PGME Resident Boot Camp.

Accountabilities:

• Further develop and oversee the PGME Resident Boot Camp with ongoing enhancements as required, ensuring alignment with the non-medical expert CanMEDS framework, and the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), and Well-being strategies for the organization.
• Provide oversight and liaise with programs to ensure the delivery of educational programs under the PGME umbrella including the Resident Quality Improvement Program (RQIP) and Quality Referral and Consult Education (QRCE) and other educational programs.
• Act as a key resource and assist with academic matters/resident affairs by providing the Associate Dean PGME and Program Directors with guidance applying the established policies and procedures related to resident assessment, promotion, remediation, probation, dismissal and appeal.
• Act as a resource to residency training programs to help facilitate resident remediation and professionalism supports, and ensure that modifications to training are such that the overall standards and objectives of training are met.
• Consult, report to and refer with university units and stakeholder agencies as required (Human Resources (College/University), College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Medical Association, etc.).
• Assist in the development (in a collaborative fashion) of additional educational programs and courses in non-medical expert CanMEDS roles.
• Work with Program Directors, the Associate Dean PGME, SaskDocs, the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) and other stakeholders to assist and facilitate entry into independent practice.
• Assist with special projects as assigned, including accreditation review.
• Monitor and facilitate the progress of projects through appropriate project management tools.
• Prepare presentations and reports; collaborate/contribute to publications.
• Participate in and contribute to relevant committees of PGME; participate in and contribute and report during PGME team meetings.
• Apply knowledge regarding Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the College of Family Physicians of Canada educational training requirements, policies and procedures.
• Apply understanding of the terms and conditions of employment and benefit entitlements of the Resident Doctors of Saskatchewan (RDOS) Collective Agreement.

Education: A master’s degree in Education (or a related field) with a doctoral degree in Education (or a related filed) is required.  A combination of education and experience may be considered. Certification in Project Management is an asset.

Experience: Three-five years of related experience facilitating and/or supporting adult education in an academic setting is required.  Experience in curriculum development and assessment of educational programs is an asset. Experience working in a diverse and inclusive environment is required. Experience with project management is an asset.

Skills: A high level of performance competencies in the areas of personal effectiveness and collaborative relationship-building, and leadership; effective project management skills to ensure timely project completion within expected resource parameters and/or changing requirements; strong creative thinking and problem solving skills; demonstrated understanding of aligned organizational planning and strategic development; advanced communication skills, including written, verbal, virtual and in-person presentation skills;  results orientation with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment, including providing effective direction to team administrators; demonstrated ability to facilitate multiple projects with competing demands and tight deadlines while paying attention to detail and maintaining a high degree of accuracy; ability to adapt to a changing environment; effective exercising of judgment, tact, diplomacy, discretion and confidentiality; personal integrity; cultural sensitivity including the ability to communicate effectively with individuals from various cultural backgrounds; proven experience in data collection and analysis; and proven proficient computer application skills including word processing, spreadsheets and databases.

Department: College of Medicine - DnOffce
Status: Permanent
Employment Group: ASPA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $66,030.00 - 103,174.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Specialist Professional
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 2
Posted Date: 4/3/2024
Closing Date: 4/22/2024 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: May be eligible for hybrid work under the terms of USask's Alternative Workspace Guidelines