Join a Team Where Your Expertise Truly Matters
At West Nipissing General Hospital, we are more than just a workplace — we are a close-knit rural healthcare team committed to delivering exceptional patient care while supporting one another every step of the way. In our dynamic environment, every team member plays a vital role, offering the opportunity to expand your skills, contribute meaningfully, and make a visible impact every day.
As a smaller community hospital, our teams work collaboratively across departments to ensure the highest quality of care for our patients and community. This creates a unique and rewarding environment where employees can broaden their experience, build valuable relationships, and continuously develop both professionally and personally.
Medical Affairs Coordinator
Status: Temporary, Full-Time (18 Months, with possible extension)
Department: Administration
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, with required flexibility
Availability: May include evening and weekend work, as well as out-of-town travel
Language: Bilingualism (French & English) is considered an asset
Salary: $39.17 to $41.17 per hour
Position Summary
The Medical Affairs Coordinator plays a key role in supporting physician scheduling, recruitment, and relationship management for the West Nipissing General Hospital. Working in a fast-paced healthcare environment, this position is responsible for coordinating and maintaining physician coverage schedules to ensure operational needs across the hospital are met efficiently and effectively. In addition to scheduling responsibilities, the Coordinator actively leads physician recruitment initiatives by promoting the organization to prospective candidates, attending recruitment fairs and networking events, and identifying opportunities to attract high-quality medical professionals to the hospital and surrounding community.
As a key representative of the hospital, the Medical Affairs Coordinator is expected to build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with physicians, medical learners and external partners through outstanding communication and relationship-building skills. Success in this role requires a proactive and service-oriented mindset, strong sales and recruitment abilities, and the flexibility to adjust working hours and travel based on operational and recruitment needs. The ideal candidate demonstrates integrity, sound judgment, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively while representing the organization with professionalism and
Qualifications
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Completion of a recognized university program in Business, Business Administration, or a Healthcare-related field
- Five (5)+ years of secretarial or administrative experience in a healthcare environment is considered an asset
- Three (3)+ years of scheduling or logistics experience is considered an asset
Core Competencies
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Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple competing responsibilities
- Experience coordinating complex schedules, travel arrangements, and high-level meetings
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to establish trust and credibility with physicians, staff, leadership, and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Advanced computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Proven critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also thriving in a collaborative team environment
- Adaptable, proactive, and capable of responding effectively to changing operational priorities
Why Join West Nipissing General Hospital?
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Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a rural healthcare organization
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Diverse and engaging work that combines recruitment, coordination, relationship management, and strategic support
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- Competitive compensation package
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted
