Consultant-Medical Affairs
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- Corporate Professionals
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- COV00053187 Requisition #
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- 6 days ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
Your Opportunity: Consultant, Clinical Services – Alternate Care Provider Services. Are you a seasoned Medical Affairs professional who thrives in strategic and operational roles? Do you excel at building collaborative partnerships and supporting high-quality clinical services? If so, Covenant Health invites you to lead as our Consultant, Clinical Services. As the day-to-day managing lead, you will provide strategic leadership of the Alternate Care Provider Services (ACPS) portfolio, which includes Associate Physicians, Physician Assistants, Clinical Associates, and Physician Extenders in addition to clerical staff (scheduling and invoicing). You will drive program development, implementation, and system-wide improvements through policy interpretation and in-depth analysis and collaborate with site operational and medical leaders to ensure quality care and optimized service hours. Leading with a “Can-Do” spirit, strategic mindset, and grace under pressure, your expertise will be key to advancing Covenant Health’s commitment to supporting physicians and delivering care excellence. Covenant Health is part of Canada’s integrated healthcare system, serving Albertans across 19 provincial sites. We’re known for fostering innovation, diversity, and valuing every employee’s contribution. Ready to make a meaningful impact? Apply today and help shape the future of care. This is an on-site position at the Misericordia Hospital.
Description:
The Consultant, Alternate Care Provider Services (ACPS) provides strategic leadership and expert management of the alternate care provider portfolio, including both employees and contracted professionals. This position drives program development and implementation through in-depth analysis, policy interpretation, and recommendation of system-wide improvements to the ACPS framework. The Consultant serves as the primary subject matter expert on Medical Staff Bylaws and Roles and Responsibilities documents as they pertain to alternate care providers, making authoritative recommendations to clinical leaders and the Manager, ACPS regarding the redesign and implementation of modified programs and services that align with operational plans of the clinical areas and department. Working collaboratively across the department, the Consultant develops data-driven insights to inform workforce planning, manages complex contract and performance processes, and ensures alignment with organizational policies. The role requires specialized knowledge of healthcare regulations, provider management, and financial implications of coverage models, positioning the Consultant to lead continuous improvement initiatives within the ACPS portfolio while providing strategic counsel to senior leadership on provider utilization, performance management, and program effectiveness to achieve optimal patient care outcomes. The Consultant will work closely with site operational and medical leaders to ensure quality care and service hours are delivered. This is position is on-site at Misericordia hospital. May be eligible for 40% remote work in the future. This position is non-unionized.
- Classification: Consultant
- Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE
- Unit and Program: Medical Affairs- Acute Care Coverage
- Primary Location: One Twelve Campus
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 22-OCT-2025
- Date Available: 01-NOV-2025
- Temporary End Date: 31-OCT-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 20
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Hourly Salary: $39.99
- Maximum Hourly Salary: $59.98
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Baccalaureate with a Health-related focus, Business Administration, or related field. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including senior leadership, physicians, and administrative personnel. Proven ability to maintain the highest levels of diplomacy, confidentiality, and professional integrity in complex situations. Advanced conflict resolution and negotiation skills with experience mediating sensitive.
Additional Required Qualifications:Five (5) years progressive experience in healthcare administration with demonstrable expertise in provider management and strategic program oversight. Demonstrated experience managing complex service contracts and performance management frameworks. Experience leading and supervising administrative staff, including conducting performance evaluations and professional development. Proven ability to analyze financial data, understand budgetary implications, and make sound recommendations that balance clinical needs with fiscal responsibility. Experience developing and implementing policies, procedures, and service improvement initiatives. provider-related matters. Superior project management capabilities with demonstrated success in leading cross functional initiatives. Advanced computer literacy including proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, healthcare information systems, and data analysis tools. Exceptional organizational abilities with demonstrated capacity to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s in nursing or relevant healthcare masters. 4 to 6 years supervisory experience. Experience in healthcare facility operations with knowledge of physician and alternate provider services. Familiarity with the personnel management and payment systems. Advanced proficiency in data analysis, report generation, and presentation development. Strong critical thinking and strategic insight.
Hiring Requirements
Please submit your resume to apply. We will review only the information provided in your resume during the screening process.
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.
Be the Difference
Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.