Local Network Coordinator - RSON

Organization: RSON Local Working Group – Hazelton

Location: Hazelton (or remote)

Position type: Contract

Hours: Approximately 15-20 hours per week

Flexible hours required. Occasional evening/early morning/weekend meetings.

The RSON Local Network Coordinator is a part-time contracted position that provides support to the Local Working Group for the Rural Surgical and Obstetrical Network (RSON) and the Rural Obstetrical and Maternity Sustainability Program (ROAM). RSON and ROAM are initiatives are supported by the Rural Coordination Centre of BC (RCCbc).

More information about RCCbc and the RSON and ROAM programs can be found here:
https://rccbc.ca/initiatives/roam
https://rccbc.ca/initiatives/rson
https://rccbc.ca/about-us/our-story

Led by rural physicians, the Rural Coordination Centre of BC (RCCbc) is a network that improves the health of rural people and communities. Funded primarily by the Joint Standing Committee on Rural Issues, our network partners include healthcare providers, healthcare administrators, community members, policymakers, educators, researchers, and non-profit and business leaders. We serve all communities in British Columbia covered by the Rural Practice Subsidiary Agreement.

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Reporting

The Coordinator reports to the RSON Local Working Group, through the group’s Clinical Lead(s). The Coordinator reports to RCCbc through the RCCbc Networks Director and Project Manager(s).

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Be the primary contact for practitioners within the network
Be the primary liaison with the RCCbc office
Be the primary liaison with associated organizations, including UBC Continuing Professional Development (Clinical Coaching)
Write proposals and reports for network activities, complete report templates as needed
Assist practitioners within the network with duties as required, including booking travel and accommodation, scheduling assistance for network activities, and claims for these activities
Maintain and track financial accounts for RCCbc funded programs, and determine eligibility of reimbursement according to established policies and guidelines
Keep track of financial claims including requisitions, invoices, and travel claims
Maintain local working group budget projections
Send financial claims for RSON and affiliated programs including ROAM to RCCbc for processing
Coordinate and support full network meetings, including booking space or virtual meeting online, arranging catering, preparing agenda materials, maintaining calendar invites, and taking notes
Follow up on network meeting action items with appropriate team members and contacts
Maintain member distribution lists for local working group and applicable contacts
Distribute RSON communications and information to local working group
Provide local support for visitors from RCCbc and the RSON team when applicable
Coordinate local support for the ongoing activities of RSON, including Clinical Coaching, Continuous Quality Improvement, and Knowledge Translation
Collaborate and communicate with the RSON Network (RCCbc staff, clinical leads, and other Local Network Coordinators) through meetings, email, and online communication platforms

Experience

Proven ability and experience with project coordination
Demonstrated collaborative skills
Demonstrated administrative skills
Demonstrated knowledge of, interest in, and commitment to, rural health services
Experience working with healthcare providers and health authorities is an asset
Experience with financial processing and/or budgeting an asset
University degree preferred
Computer skills required (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint)

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