Project Manager, Healthcare Management, Chief Medical Officer ​/ Medical Director

The Chiropractic Association of Alberta was launched on December 1, 2021, as part of Bill 46 with the separation from the Chiropractic College of Alberta. Our purpose is to elevate chiropractic care, and we need a dynamic, energetic, and enthusiastic problem-solver to help us integrate chiropractic into the healthcare ecosystem!
The Association provides leadership in chiropractic care. We do this by:
Providing members with business resources, clinic resources, insurance support and more
Advocate with the provincial government on matters that advance and sustain the profession
Collaborate with other health profession organizations in the advancement of patient care
Represent the profession in critical discussions with insurance providers and the WCB
Promote awareness of chiropractic care and the benefits of chiropractic treatments
Educate the public on chiropractic care and good health
A key area of focus for the Association is creating and sharing tools and resources for members and organizations that will advance chiropractic care in Alberta and expand chiropractic knowledge into the integrated healthcare setting.
The Position

Location:

In Office or remotely in Alberta
This position supports the leadership of special projects, including integrating chiropractic into primary care, a patient safety strategy in chiropractic, and developing an Electronic Health Record for Alberta chiropractors. It combines excellent technical skills, a customer service attitude, and strong project management skills. It is working closely with the Strategy in executing all Chiropractic Association of Alberta activities.

The ability to travel within Alberta is required (and potentially nationally).

Education and Experience  The successful candidate has a related degree such as business administration, public health, health policy, health information technology or administration from a recognized institution; at least three to five years of experience initiating and leading projects, improving the efficiency and quality of delivery output/healthcare services, and managing budgets and contracts.

Required competencies include being well-versed in project management, leadership, critical thinking, excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and planning and execution skills. A Project Management certificate or designation is an asset.
Responsibilities and Activities   With and through the CEO, lead and develop all special projects and programs for members, including integrating chiropractors into primary care and developing an EHR for Alberta chiropractors.
Ensure the Association engages in innovative projects that will drive the profession forward
Manage all phases of the project lifecycle, including defining scope, objectives and deliverables; developing proposals, plans, timelines, budgets and contracts; coordinating resources; and overseeing implementation
Monitor project progress, milestones, budgets, risks and issues, taking corrective action or escalating concerns as required to keep projects on time and within budget
Presentation and key meetings with Primary Care Networks, Government and the Board
Seek to fully understand member priorities and communicate effectively with internal/external stakeholders
Evaluate project outcomes, document lessons learned, and support the transition of successful initiatives into ongoing Association operations
Maintain awareness of environmental scanning – scan and review literature, websites, and news related to chiropractic care
Contribute to advancing chiropractic care and maintaining the image of the Chiropractic Association of Alberta
Additional Skills & Attributes   Excellent organizational and time management skills
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