Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) Administrator
Competition 1402
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Description
This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta in the past 18 months will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.
This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).
This position has a term length of 2 years from the date of hire and offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed on our Benefits Overview page.
Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person at Lois Hole Hospital for Women (RAH).
Working at the University of Alberta
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Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.
Working for the Department
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has five academic divisions, 19 full-time academic faculty members, and over 100 clinical academic colleagues in general obstetrics and gynecology. Our faculty members encompass the full range of academic medicine including Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, Gynecological Oncology, Reproductive Sciences, and Urogynecology. This accomplished team of educators train medical undergraduate and postgraduate students in the provision of innovative patient care.
Our passion for delivering the highest quality education is matched by our research strength. Multidisciplinary and collaborative research projects are nurtured and developed across disciplines, departments, and faculties. The department & distinguished cadre of scientists focus on clinical, discovery, and translational research that brings our work from the lab bench to the bedside, where it matters most.
Position
This position is located at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women.
The incumbent develops, coordinates, maintains, and supports the Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME} for the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta. This position works autonomously reporting directly to the APO with minimal direction/Instruction from the Undergraduate Medical Education Coordinator(s).
Under minimal supervision, this position is expected to administer many highly detailed and complex tasks/projects. The UGME Admin Assistant provides support to the Education Coordinator(s) within the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Major areas of responsibility include; management of the Department's Undergraduate Education Office, maintaining the exam and evaluation program, student onboarding, coordination of annual rotations, facilitation of all UGME-related events/meetings, organization of MCQ/OSCE exams, coordination of electives, coordination of Rounds and provide general support.
Duties
- Acts as main point of contact for all medical students; liaison between Program Directors/Coordinators and students and other internal/external contacts.
- Coordinates OSCE (Objectively Structured Clinical Exams) and Multiple Choice Exam for Medical Students.
- Assists medical students with the completion of internal and external elective applications.
- Monitor medical students while maintaining UGME logbooks.
- Books facilities, catering, and standardized patients when needed.
- Enter Rounds & Journal Club Presentations on Online Rounds Attendance System.
Minimum Qualifications
- Office Administration Diploma.
- Four (4) years of senior administrative experience.
- Two (2) years of experience working with University of Alberta policies and procedures.
- Two (2) years of experience in a medical environment.
- Experience in Google Docs; SharePoint; Sitecore; MedSIS; MS Office; and Windows environments.
- Excellent communication (oral & written) and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
- Highly developed organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize and meet multiple timelines.
- High level of tact and discretion; must be able to maintain absolute confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications
- The University of Alberta, College of Health Sciences experience is preferred.
- Understanding of University of Alberta, Alberta Health Services policies and procedures is preferred.
- Completed post-secondary courses in medical terminology/transcription is considered an asset.
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
ApplyNote: This opportunity will be available until midnight September 17, 2024, Edmonton, Alberta local time.