At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate clinical rotations for medical students and manage scheduling with healthcare partners.
- Company: Dalhousie University and Cape Breton University partnership at Cape Breton Medical Campus.
- Benefits: Full-time position with opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on improving health outcomes in rural communities.
- Why this job: Shape the future of rural medicine and make a difference in healthcare education.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree preferred, with 5 years of relevant administrative experience.
The predicted salary is between 80204 - 98028 $ per year.
Position Type: Full-Time, Continuing
Location: Cape Breton Medical Campus (CBMC)
About The Campus: Dalhousie University and Cape Breton University entered a partnership in 2022 to establish the Cape Breton Medical Campus in Sydney, NS, with a goal of admitting the first cohort of learners in 2025. CBMC supports Nova Scotia's health reform agenda by training culturally competent rural physicians, advancing collaborative care, and expanding interprofessional education. The campus is dedicated to increasing specialist capacity in rural communities and improving health outcomes through targeted research in aging, frailty, L'nu (Indigenous) health, and African Nova Scotian health.
Shape the Future of Rural Medicine in Nova Scotia: The Clerkship Curriculum Coordinator manages the administrative, operational, and logistical execution of clinical rotations for third- and fourth-year medical students. Reporting to the UGME Operations Manager, you will serve as the primary link between students, healthcare sites, faculty preceptors, and university administration.
Core Responsibilities:
- Rotation Scheduling: Design complex clinical rotation templates, secure learner placements with healthcare partners, and manage campus room bookings.
- Assessment & Integrity: Audit faculty evaluations, manage student grades in medical education databases (One45, Brightspace, DalMedIx), and proctor examinations.
- Faculty Support: Track and validate clinical teaching hours for payroll, and onboard new preceptors on curriculum and portal navigation.
- Compliance & Committee Service: Compile accreditation data (CACMS/LCME) and provide administrative support to the Med 3 & 4 Clerkship Committee.
Qualifications And Skills:
- Education: A Bachelor’s degree in business, education, or healthcare administration is typically preferred, or an equivalent mix of office administration diplomas and experience.
- Experience: Requires 5 years of professional administration experience, ideally in post‑secondary institutions or hospital‑based medical education programs.
- Technical & Soft Competencies:
- Medical Systems Literacy: Direct familiarity with specialized educational software (e.g., One45, DalMedIx, Brightspace, or local health authority databases).
- Calendar Management: The ability to build, resolve, and audit multi-layered rosters with highly variable clinical schedules.
- Clear Communication: High emotional intelligence and clarity when interacting with stressed learners, busy clinicians, and educational regulators.
- Autonomous Prioritization: Sharp troubleshooting capabilities to resolve scheduling conflicts, student absences, or clinic cancellations independently.
Clerkship Coordinator in Sydney employer: Cape-Breton-University
As a Clerkship Coordinator at the Cape Breton Medical Campus, you will be part of a pioneering initiative that aims to transform rural healthcare in Nova Scotia. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, providing ample opportunities for professional growth while contributing to meaningful health outcomes in the community. With a focus on interprofessional education and cultural competence, this role offers a unique chance to shape the future of medical training in a vibrant and picturesque location.
