Specialist, Rural and Northern Locum Programs
Specialist, Rural and Northern Locum Programs
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At Ontario Health we are committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province. Our vision is that together we will be a leader in health and wellness for all. Our mission is to connect the health system to drive improved and equitable health outcomes experiences and value. How we work together is reflected through our five values: integrity inspiration tenacity humility and care.
What Ontario Health offers:
Achieving your career goals is a priority to us. Benefits of working at Ontario Health may include the following based on employment type:
Fully paid medical dental and vision coverage from your first day
a health care spending or wellness spending account
a premium defined benefit pension plan
three personal days and two float days annually
three weeks vacation to start (for individual contributors) increasing to four weeks after two years
career development opportunities
a collaborative values-based team culture
a wellness program
a hybrid working model
participation in Communities of Inclusion
Want to make a difference in your career Consider this opportunity.
Overview:The Specialist is primarily responsible for assisting the Manager and/or Team Lead in delivering on program/operational mandates to execute OHs dynamic and complex Rural and Northern Locum Programs. This role involves developing and maintaining the required processes tools and technology to implement and operationalize key activities and deliver on program plans.
Key Responsibilities:
Program Delivery:Perform day-to-day operations for the delivery of a dynamic and complex locum program to support high-need rural and Northern hospitals/communities experiencing significant staffing challenges.
Physician Portfolio Management:Maintain a portfolio of locum physicians including recruitment review of physician applications/eligibility credentialing and contract management.
Hospital/Community Portfolio Management:Maintain a portfolio of hospitals/communities including review of participation applications/eligibility assessments posting schedules communicating program parameters and expectations and performing ongoing program needs assessments.
Payment Processing:Ensure accurate and timely issuing of physician payments including communicating payment parameters to locums and hospitals/communities processing expense and travel time claims and working with program leadership on review/audit and sign-off as part of a regular payments process.
IT Solutions and Data Management:Maintain locum program IT solutions and databases records archiving requirements and data integrity.
Project Management:Manage multiple projects to support program evolution and optimization while maintaining ongoing program operations.
Leadership Support:Support leadership on all aspects of program operations issues data trends and options for program delivery.
Policy Recommendations:Assess and develop operational policy recommendations for leadership to improve overall program performance and operational efficiency.
Monitoring and Reporting:Monitor program/community locum needs and usage while proactively identifying program trends/potential issues for leadership. Prepare presentations briefing materials statistical reports and external communications for internal management the ministry and other stakeholders.
Customer Service and Stakeholder Management:Provide excellent customer service and stakeholder management with a strong working knowledge of rural and northern healthcare hospitals/communities and physician providers. Maintain relationships of trust and credibility with key program stakeholders.. Regularly participate in discussions with physicians communities hospitals ministry or other agency staff and stakeholders to provide program advice/resources and jointly brainstorm solutions to local challenges. Provide timely and diplomatic customer service and issues management to hospitals community representatives and locum physician stakeholders.
Qualifications:
Education:Masters degree preferred or Undergraduate degree in an appropriate discipline (health social sciences political sciences business/health administration or another relevant field) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge/Experience:Minimum three years of overall working experience with a minimum of two years recent experience working within the healthcare sector. Current knowledge of the hospital/health care sector and health human resources issues. Experience leading/enabling small to medium-scale strategic projects preferably related to the field.. Experience partnering with internal and external stakeholders to find resolution for sensitive and complex issues. Demonstrated ability to work both as a member of a team and independently using sound judgment.. Experience organizing and coordinating small and large meetings for various stakeholders. Proven ability to develop relationships with key stakeholders to establish trust credibility and respect.
Skills/Abilities:Problem-solving and facilitation skills are required. Excellent communication (written and oral) including developing policies broad communications knowledge transfer tools and project materials. Superior oral and written communication skills including the ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships consult influence and build consensus with stakeholders. Excellent ability to analyze and interpret complex information to deliver a solution that meets the program needs. Ability to work well under pressure in a dynamic fast-paced environment and use good judgment in assessing difficult situations with a degree of uncertainty or ambiguity. Research analytical and problem-solving skills to investigate issues pertinent to the program ability to find trends in program data identify options and make recommendations. Diplomacy tact and political savvy to resolve complex issues while remaining calm and poised in stressful situations. Demonstrated ability to work independently in a self-directed manner with minimal supervision and as part of a team. Commitment to excellence continuous learning and high attention to detail including planning goal setting reporting and analysis. Demonstrated analytical skills to prepare and maintain spreadsheets use databases produce accurate reports and to report on trends key issues and recommendations. Ability to exercise discretion to maintain confidential and sensitive personal information. Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Outlook PowerPoint Excel Word etc.).
Location: 438 University Ave. (currently hybrid; subject to change)
Employment Type: Temporary Full time (12 Month contract)
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Employment Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term) Full timeContract Length:
12 Month(s)Salary Band:
Band 4External Application Deadline Date:
June 17 2025All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.
Ontario Health encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations Mtis Inuit and urban Indigenous; Francophone; members ofBlack and racializedgroups; 2SLGBTQIA communities; trans and nonbinary individuals;and people living with disabilities.
Ontario Health is an accessible employer and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment including the recruitment process. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process please email and a member of the team will connect with you within 48 hours.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
