VACANCY NUMBER

0000026480
This posting is for an existing position
LOCATION: Chatham-Kent, Ontario

POSITION

Manager

DEPARTMENT

Medical Affairs & Medical Recruitment

STATUS

Regular Full-Time

OF POSITIONS

SALARY RANGE

$ 122,000 - $ 155,000
POSTING DATE: 9 November 2026

CLOSING DATE

BARGAINING UNIT

Non-Union
The Manager of Medical Affairs, in collaboration with the Chief of Staff, oversees processes related to Physician recruitment, retention, and Human Resources planning, as well as educational and promotional activities for the benefit of undergraduate and graduate medical learners. The Manager supports the Chief of Staff and MAC in their work associated with Physician credentialing and appointments, the Manager will also work closely with the Chief of Staff and the VP Medical Affairs on matters related to quality of care, utilization, and clinical practice across the organization from a physician perspective. This role also organizes and drives initiatives through the Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) to deliver on key Board priorities.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skill, Experience)

Masters degree in a relevant field is preferred.
Member of a recognized Health Profession or a Health Executive association is an asset.
Must be comfortable with Microsoft products and other relevant applications.
In depth knowledge of legislation as it relates to physicians and to public hospitals.
A firm grasp of human resources best practices is an asset.
Training and aptitude in leadership.
Working knowledge of contract development, immigration practices, and interpretation of legal documents.
A firm understanding and familiarity with hospital bylaws is required.
Familiarity with the clinical operations of the hospital and the role that physicians play within that system.
Involved and have awareness of physician demographics, physician and patient satisfaction scores, and other relevant metrics.
Demonstrated experience managing team members in an environment with competing priorities.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES (Personal Skills and Attributes)

Able to work independently.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills in: negotiations, written and oral communication, mentoring and coaching.
Demonstrated ability to support and embrace the philosophy of Service Excellence and Patient and Family Centred Care.
Demonstrated participation in building a culture of safety and partnering with each other to improve the safety of patient care processes and systems.
Demonstrated performance that reflects our code of conduct, purpose and values statements.

ACCOUNTABILITIES (Major Responsibilities of the Position)

Oversee the daily management and performance of the medical affairs department and team.
Oversee and support the recruitment and retention of all professional staff at CKHA, including all physicians, midwives, and credentialed Nurse Practitioners, through the implementation of the Physician HR Plan.
Inform and support physician leaders in making decisions on preferred physician candidates based on their qualifications, skills, abilities and scope of practice, and to ensure that CKHA is able to recruit and retain the best possible candidates.
Facilitate the recruitment of medical leaders to fill Chief and Medical Director roles.
Provide training and support medical leaders to develop leadership and administrative skills.
Support the delivery of physician quality of care by working closely with the VP Medical Affairs & Chief Medical Executive. This involves regular dialogue with the Chief of Staff, and the Chief Executive Officer to strategically address issues as they emerge.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver on organizational priorities.
Support Chief of Staff initiatives identified in the Strategic Plan and annual Operating Plan, and build effective relationships to facilitate those initiatives. This can include collaborative work on program development, community and temporary initiatives, expansion of medical services, and quality improvement projects.
Facilitate medical education in collaboration with the Regional Academic Director, including education initiatives for physicians, medical students, and residents.
Work in collaboration with Schulich Medical School as a distributed education site to develop, maintain, and deliver a robust educational program.
Support the Family Medicine residency program.
Oversee CKHA's Library services, including researching and deciding on the best available education and research resources, finalizing contracts, and assisting with research requests.

CKHA is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Should you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources.

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