Local Network Coordinator

Local Network Coordinator – HAIDA GWAII

Contract Description

Summary

Contract Title

ROAM Local Network Coordinator - Haida Gwaii

Role Type

Contract

Contract Holders

ROAM Local Working Group - Haida Gwaii

Funding provided by the Rural Coordination Centre of BC (RCCbc)

Hours

Up to 15-20 hours per week

Remuneration

$40/hour

Location

Haida Gwaii

Must be willing and able to travel for some meetings if needed. Flexible hours required. Occasional

evening/early morning/weekend meetings.

Position

The ROAM Local Network Coordinator is a part-time contract role. The role supports the Local Working

Group with its participation in the Rural Obstetric and Maternity Sustainability Program (ROAM). The

Coordinator helps animate the local team’s maternity sustainability goals by providing coordination and

administrative support; fostering collaborative partnerships; and liaising with physicians, nurses, health

care practitioners, hospital and health authority administrators, RCCbc, UBC, and representatives from

other organizations and communities. The Coordinator reports to the Local Clinical Lead(s). The Rural

Coordination Centre of BC (RCCbc) funds the contract on behalf of the Local Working Group.

The Rural Obstetric and Maternity Sustainability Program is funded by RCCbc and aims to improve and

support rural obstetric, surgical and maternity programs and services and enhance rural health care.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Be the primary contact for practitioners within the local and wider ROAM network

• Be the primary liaison with the RCCbc office

• Be the primary administrative liaison with associated organizations across the health care system

• Collaborate and communicate with the ROAM Network (RCCbc staff, clinical leads, other Local

Network Coordinators, etc.) through meetings, email, and online communication platforms

• Coordinate local support for the ongoing ROAM and community initiatives, including, but not limited

to, network development, clinical coaching, continuous quality improvement, knowledge

translation/exchange and relationship building with local First Nations and Métis populations

• Coordinate, attend, and support ROAM Working Group meetings and initiatives

• Participate in regular check-in meetings with the Clinical Lead(s)

• Participate in the regular RCCbc hosted Local Network Coordinator meetings

• Assist practitioners within the Local Working Group with duties/initiatives including coordinating

meetings as requested by the local team, documenting meetings and following up on action items,

booking travel and accommodation, scheduling assistance, organizing catering as needed, rooms or

Zoom/MS teams lines for network activities, and tracking any claim forms required for activities

• Write proposals, planning documents, complete reports, and prepare presentations for Local

Working Group activities

• Maintain member distribution lists for various initiatives

• Distribute ROAM communications and information to the Local Working Group

• Maintain and track financial accounts, projections, and determine eligibility of reimbursement

according to established ROAM policies and guidelines

• Keep track of financial claims including midwife and physician sessional time, and registered nurse

participation and expenses

• Track and assist with quarterly invoicing for Health Authority wage reimbursement

• Send financial claims and invoices to the host organization for processing

• Track and keep records of community projects and outcomes

• Fulfill ROAM reporting and evaluation requirements, with support of the Clinical Lead(s) and

Working Group

• Coordinate with other funding organizations and programs that support rural perinatal health

enhancement

• Provide local connections and support for staff from RCCbc and the ROAM team when applicable

• Collaborate and communicate with the ROAM Network (RCCbc staff, clinical leads, other Local

Network Coordinators, etc.) through meetings, email, and online communication platforms

Experience

• Proven ability and experience with project coordination

• Computer skills required (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Zoom, Teams)

• Demonstrated collaborative skills

• Demonstrated administrative skills

• Ability to work independently and take initiative with limited supervision

• Pro-active problem-solving abilities and ability to think and act independently

• Excellent interpersonal skills, advanced written and verbal communication

• Well-demonstrated ability to work with others as part of an interdisciplinary team

• Demonstrated knowledge of, interest in, and commitment to rural health services

• Experience working with health care providers and health authorities an asset

• Experience with financial processing and/or budgets

• Proven ability to write proposals, reports and prepare presentations

Qualifications

• University degree preferred

To submit an application:

Please email a resume and cover letter to: anne-marie.cayer@northernhealth.ca.

The deadline for applications is 15 April 2025.

2025-03-24~HG