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The SMART Initiative, funded by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), is a 4-year project aiming to reduce barriers to foreign credential recognition, provide Internationally Educated Health Professionals (IEHPs) with Canadian work experience, facilitate labor mobility across provinces and territories and assist IEHPs in understanding their role in the Canadian health system and its culture. The SMART Initiative (A Sustainable, Multi-Collaborator approach from Arrival to Readiness for Practice and Transition) offers the only comprehensive program in Canada that enhances existing pathways for Career & Learning Development, Practice Readiness, Mentorship, Work Placement and Social Support for IEHPs. The initiative will be a demonstration project in Alberta that is designed with flexibility for scaling across Canada. The Alberta International Medical Graduate Association (AIMGA) is a co-applicant in the grant, and the programs and tools that AIMGA have developed to support International Medical Graduates (IMGs) will be leveraged and scaled in this project. The initiative complements or expands existing efforts to support the integration of IEHPs into the workforce through three deliverables: SMART Hub: A multi-lingual web-based concierge platform for IEHPs and their mentors Microlearning Journey: Blended learning curriculums to assist both in the integration of IEHPs into the Alberta health system, and for training mentors to support IEHPs. Mentor Community of Practice: Strengthen networking and learning for mentors. The SMART Initiative is complex and will involve advanced business, project and technical subject matter expertise. The national scope, scalability, and replicability aspects are essential success elements, as is extensive collaboration and engagement with other Canadian healthcare jurisdictions and colleges.

Description:

The Program Manager is an inspirational leader for the team, managing the day-to-day activities and complex working relationships to achieve the outcomes of the SMART Initiative. This position works closely with strategic and operational decision-makers within AHS and external collaborators across Alberta and will require strong facilitation and communication skills. They will understand the culture of IEHPs and will maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders. The Program Manager will also work with the chairs of the Steering and Advisory Committees to develop timely reports and evaluations.   The Program Manager will apply project management methodologies and expertise in delivering innovative solutions that address the health and business needs of this initiative. They will support both internal and external stakeholders, planning and organizing project activities and coordinating issues management on behalf of the team. This role will effectively facilitate diverse groups, addressing complex issues and will skillfully engage stakeholders to develop effective and efficient solutions to move the project forward. The Program Manager has expert level knowledge of, and experience in, the Canadian health system, its clinical operations, various health professions and their regulatory colleges, and the challenges and barriers that IEHPs encounter with their professional integration. The Program Manager applies knowledge management practices and expertise to effectively manage project knowledge that contribute to organizational and IEHPs learning. The Program Manager is committed to quality improvement and appropriately applies change management and process improvement principles, knowledge, and expertise. The role also requires a high degree of independence.