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Manager, Communications, Primary Care Initiative (PCI)

Job Title

Manager, Communications, Primary Care Initiative (PCI)

Salary Range

Appropriate to required education and experience.

FTE

Permanent Full-time

Position Start Date

ASAP

Location

10411 125 ST NW, Edmonton AB

Program Overview

Are you looking for an exciting career in a dynamic organization that values people, is committed to excellence and offers opportunities for professional growth and likes to have a little fun? If so, we invite you to bring your passion and expertise to our Team.

The Primary Care Initiative Program provides support and funding for the development and operation of the Primary Care Networks (PCNs) which are joint ventures between a group of family physicians and Alberta Health Services (AHS) aimed at improving the provision of primary care services to a defined population of patients. The Primary Care Initiative Program Management Office (PCI PMO) was established to provide program development and project management services to the Primary Care Initiative (PCI). For the first few years the PCI focused on establishing Networks. For the future the emphasis is on continued growth of PCNs, increasing operational support to PCNs, advancing strategic activities, and evaluation of program outcomes. To support the evolution and success of the PCNs, the PCI PMO requires high-energy, collaborative “system-thinkers” with a knack for generating creative solutions and achieving results in complex and challenging environments.
The PCI Office is currently recruiting the following positions to support the advancement of this expanding initiative. For more information on the Primary Care Initiative please visit our website at www.albertapci.ca.

Position

The Manager, Communications, PCI has accountability for managing the communications and marketing needs of the PCI Program throughout the province. The position plays a key role in positioning the PCI as a leader in enabling Alberta’s Primary Care Networks (PCNs) to deliver innovative and leading primary care services to residents of Alberta. As well, the Manager, Communications will be involved in ensuring that Alberta’s reputation as a leader in primary care innovations is maintained and further enhanced. The position requires a degree of independent thinking and the ability to work somewhat autonomously in developing work plans and addressing the daily communication requirements of the PCI Program.

Reports To

Program Director, Primary Care Initiative

Education

Graduate of a college or university program in communications or public relations.
 
Membership in professional association such as International Association of Business Communications or the Canadian Public Relations Society is and asset.

Experience

  • Minimum three to five years in corporate or not-for-profit communications environment with progression to successively more complex projects
  • Experience in public consultation identifying needs and concerns of stakeholder groups
  • Extensive experience as media spokesperson for an organization
  • Experience in managing proactive media relations plans

Skills

  • Excellent and effective communication skills both verbal and written
  • Strong ability to identify potential issues, develop effective plans to address
  • Flexible to work autonomously and also be a strong team player with motivation to complete tasks
  • Ability to manage sensitive issues and retain perspective in urgent situations
  • Ability to juggle a variety of complex projects that often evolve over time
  • Demonstrates initiative and excellent organizational skills and sound judgment
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines in a complex and demanding organization
  • Excellent work ethic and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrates a strong grounding in current media, political and health-related issues
  • Successful planning and thinking skills in a complex organization
  • Ability to foster a climate of cooperation amongst stakeholders
  • Demonstrates a positive record of working effectively with senior executives, Board members and committees and the ability to build solid relationships with partner organizations, professional associations and other stakeholders internal and external
  • Demonstrates strong presentation skills

Application

Please submit a cover letter and résumé, in confidence to:
Kathleen Tran
Alberta Medical Association
12230 106 Ave NW
Edmonton AB T5N 3Z1
Fax: 780.452.3919
E-mail: resumes@albertadoctors.org
Please include full job title in cover letter.

Dated

June 24, 2010

Competition Closing Date

N/A

Notes

Position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.