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College of Physicians, 10020 100 St NW, Suite 2700, Edmonton, AB T5J0N3, CAN. With direction from the Assistant Registrar, the Director, Accreditation works with the program managers to provide oversight, management, and delivery on all aspects of the Accreditation program. The Director is accountable and responsible for the design and development of appropriate plans, change management strategies, activities, and tools to ensure effective continuous quality improvement and ongoing evolution of the Accreditation program. The Director will also provide operational support to the Medical Facility Accreditation Committee (MFAC) and the accreditation expert panel. Key Responsibilities - Provide oversight, management and execution on departmental objectives: - Develop and maintain an effective organizational structure and collaboration with CPSA departments, accredited sites and stakeholders that supports the achievement of the operational and public safety goals of the program. - Oversee and provide leadership for the integration and standardization of the Accreditation program components related to the diagnostic imaging, laboratory medicine, radiation safety, pulmonary function diagnostics, Cardiac Stress Testing, sleep medicine diagnostics, neurodiagnostics, psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, and non-hospital surgical facilities components through standards and assessment research, development, testing and evaluation. - Develop a surveyor recruitment, development and evaluation strategy to support conducting assessments according to written program policies, procedures, processes and protocols. - Oversee and continuously develop the management of facility information, planning of surveys, generation of accreditation and management reports and analysis of results. - Monitor the performance of facilities and services through the establishment of a robust quality indicator program. - Liaise with external partners, including Hospital and Surgical Health Services (HSHS), Acute Care Alberta (ACA) and the Western Canadian Accreditation Alliance (WCAA), to ensure the ongoing relevance and effectiveness of the accreditation program within Albertas health system. - Develop and maintain the decision-making process and procedure mechanisms to support the Medical Facility Accreditation Committee and accreditation expert panel. - Develop and execute on the departments organizational strategy: - Work closely with department staff and other operational departments including Communications, Information Management and Corporate Services to develop and maintain a strategic marketing, communications and financial plans for the accreditation program based on changes within marketplace. - Work collaboratively with the People and Culture team on any people management strategies and changes. - Develop strategies to apply input from key stakeholders regarding the quality of programs and services, learning needs and the programs relevance. - Develop collaborative relationships with external partners, including AMA, other regulatory bodies, and other medical regulators across Canada. This work includes supporting the Federation of Medical Regulatory Authorities of Canada Special Interest Group (FMRAC SIG) for accreditation. - Work with the Assistant Registrar to provide leadership and direction within the department: - Financial oversight of the departmental budget, including business planning, forecasting and aligning resources to strategic priorities. - Onboard, support and develop department staff; while applying performance management and retention strategies where appropriate. - Maintain a climate that attracts, retains, and motivates staff in order to enable high levels of performance and engagement within the department - Oversee and provide leadership for the planning and development of policies to provide guidance and framework for the integration and standardization of the programs. - Conduct performance evaluations for direct reports and oversee performance management of department staff overall - Monitor and report to the Assistant Registrar on KPIs, risks, personnel and financial objectives. - Develop short and long-term operational plans and budgets for the Accreditation department - Oversee departmental activities, monitor progress and evaluate progress, including financial management. - Keep informed of developments in accreditation, quality improvement, public safety and regulatory management to help the department operate with initiative and innovation. - Other duties as required. Qualifications - Required Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelors degree, preferably in a healthcare-related field - 10 years of related experience, including 5 years of progressive and/or senior leadership experience - Preferred Qualifications and Experience: - Experience leading larger teams of 10+ people; with a proven ability to mentor, motivate and develop team members - Knowledge of the HPA and other relevant legislation and standards - Proven ability to lead financial planning, budgeting and resource allocation - Excellent organization, planning and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple demands and achieve results - Exceptional communication skills; superior analytical reasoning and systems-level thinking with the ability to interpret and evaluate complex information while identifying patterns and essential issues - Ability to use initiative and take appropriate action proactively, and when unforeseen circumstances arise Salary The annual salary for this position is $169,754 and includes a comprehensive benefits package and pension plan. During the 90-day probationary period, the successful candidate will be required to work from CPSA's downtown Edmonton office. At the conclusion of a successful probationary period, a hybrid work arrangement may be considered. Please note that the successful candidate will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check satisfactory to CPSA. Equal Opportunity CPSA embraces diversity and equal opportunity. The more inclusive we are, the better we can do our work. All candidates are considered for employment regardless of age, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran or disability status. CPSA's work of regulating physicians and physician assistants takes place throughout Alberta. Our office is in Treaty 6 Territory, traditional lands of many First Nations, including the Cree, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Dene and Nakota Sioux. 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