Rural Education Officer

Position Summary

The Distributed Medical Education Office administers all activities related to student and resident rotations in rural settings. It

supports trainees from mainly the following programs: Family Medicine, Anesthesia, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics –

Gynecology, Pediatrics and Psychiatry but also other specialties as needed.

In consultation with the Associate Dean of the DME, the Rural Education Officer oversees the administration of the DME program in

the Faculty of Medicine. The Officer also administers the allocation of government grants for teaching equipment to teaching sites.

Primary Responsibilities:
Administer the DME Program in accordance with the parameters of the Ministry and the University and the Faculty and University

Policies and procedures. Develop, organize and oversee administrative activities that support and facilitate the efficient operation of

the placement of student internships in rural areas.

Act as a resource person for academic personnel, administrative staff and affiliated hospital staff and related government offices

regarding DME, the MSSS management framework and funding program, and Faculty and University Policies (i.e., academic,

student affairs) and procedures relating to rural rotations.

Maintain existing rural sites for trainee rotations and develop new sites.

Design and maintain guidelines on trainee placement processes for departments and teaching sites.

Oversee the activity of the DME coordinator.

Participate in consultative activities with the other Quebec faculties of medicine and the government to explore new directions to the

DME program (revisions to the framework).

Manage the DME budget and expense reporting

Produce statistical reports, procedure book, and other reports for Faculty, government, CMQ

Develop and refine communication tools for trainees, sites, departments and oversee their publication. Create and update websites

(DME and Department of Family Medicine section on rural teaching sites) and other communication tools for promoting rural sites

and informing trainees of crucial information before departure and for site selection.

Participate in activities related to the Campus Medical Outaouais.

Qualifications and skills

Strong program administration experience is required. Knowledge of Medical Education programs is a definite asset. Budget planning and reporting experience. Development of web and other communications tools in French and English. Experience developing and maintaining procedures is an asset. Proven capacity to act as a liaison with students and internal and external clients, to clearly convey information and influence decisions and represent the Faculty at external meetings. Demonstrated ability to see the big picture and

strong attention to detail. Solid organizational and administrative skills. Acts with discretion, diplomacy, tact, courtesy and professional demeanor. English and French, written and spoken.

Minimum Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree 3 Years Related Experience /

Annual Salary:
(MPEX Grade 04) $57,330.00 – $85,990.00

Hours per Week:
33.75 (Full time)

Supervisor:
Finance Officer

Position End Date (If applicable):
Deadline to Apply:
08/23/2021

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected] or 514-398-3711.