Continuing Education and Program Coordinator ~ Closed
Midwives Association of British Columbia
Strengthening Midwifery, Transforming Healthcare
Are you an optimistic and knowledgeable healthcare leader ready to support the education of midwives in the province? Are you seasoned at developing programming? Do you enjoy coordinating the facilitation of continuing education for healthcare practitioners?
Our client, the Midwives Association of BC, is looking for their next Continuing Education and Program Coordinator.
Midwives Association of BC
The Midwives Association of BC (MABC) is the professional association for midwives in BC. The MABC’s objectives are to:
Promote the profession of midwifery within the province of British Columbia.
Advocate for the ongoing development and enhancement of midwifery services.
Provide continuing education opportunities for its members.
Provide professional services to its midwives, including liability insurance and representation in matters of remuneration and benefits.
Support midwifery education programs which are provincially available, broad based, accessible and affordable.
Represent the interests of midwives and the profession of midwifery.
Midwives are experts in healthy pregnancy and birth. Please visit www.bcmidwives.com for more information.
What Will the Continuing Education and Program Coordinator Undertake?
Reporting to the Operations Director, the Continuing Education and Program Coordinator (CEPC) is responsible for the successful development, coordination and undertaking of education for BC Midwives in alignment with the mission, vision, and strategic priorities of the association. As the CEPC, you will oversee and ensure that MABC members have access to the education needed to continue in their profession. You will provide education services including individual and group learning assessments and opportunities including community workshops.
You are responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating education programs and resources. Your responsibilities will include promoting continuous quality improvement, resolution of education issues, and the coordination of activities required for progressive educational programs. You will arrange for the facilitation of learning sessions, coordinate location and equipment bookings, support and guide BC Midwives, and act as a resource for education. Additionally, you are the support for existing and interested Facilitators.
You will be the staff liaison for the Continuing Professional Development Working Group, supporting the group by projecting the certification needs of MABC members and seeking to update policy and procedure to improve methods. You will provide robust reporting, ensure accurate and timely records are kept, appropriate and timely information is provided to members, and course availability is updated regularly.
This role is also responsible for the Rural Midwifery Locum Program and approves, manages, and oversees the matching of locums and hosts. Various reports will be required. The CEC will support the ED, Board Executive, Operations Manager, Committees and Representatives in special projects involving the MABC. Special projects may include but are not limited to educational and research opportunities and collaborations with various midwifery and maternal health stakeholders.
What Skills, Competencies, and Experience Does the Continuing Education and Program Coordinator Possess?
This is a busy, challenging and engaging opportunity for an experienced educator. As the ideal candidate you bring strong written and oral communication skills with outstanding interpersonal relationship building and technical skills with a variety of software. You have a proven track record of troubleshooting program related issues and working toward solutions. You apply diligence with attention to detail to maintain, monitor, calculate, process, and summarize financial and statistical data, records, and confidential information. You exercise strong initiative, self-direction and problem-solving abilities to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement and incorporate them into the workplace. You are results-oriented within a high-pressure working environment with numerous critical timelines.
You have a degree in Business Administration, Health Administration, Education, or Human Resources with five years' recent, related experience in a complex health care environment or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
How Can I Apply?
The Association offers a value driven and fun work environment, the opportunity to make an impact alongside a dedicated and professional team, and the chance to make this role your own. Benefits include Extended Health, Life Insurance, and LTD. Please submit, in confidence, your resume with a letter of introduction and your salary requirements, to hello@praxisrecruitment.ca before August 8, 2022. We respond to all queries and applicants.
Praxis Recruitment is a Recruitment Firm located on the Sunshine Coast (the traditional and unceded homelands of the shíshálh and Skwxwú7mesh Nations) in beautiful British Columbia. We provide exceptional customer service and operate with the highest level of respect to our clients and applicants.
