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Attendance
Chair and Deputy Mayor Dave Beres, Mayor Stephen Molnar, Councillor Penny Esseltine, Dr.
Gerry Rowland, Crystal Houze, David Calder, Tricia Smith
Regrets: Dr. Mohamed Abdalla, Dr. Howard Lamb, Lance Scott, Lana White
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 12:08 p.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Moved By: Gerry Rowland Seconded By: David Calder
Resolution
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Committee meeting of June 20, 2016, be adopted.
Carried
3. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared.
4. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting
Moved By: Penny Esseltine Seconded By: Stephen Molnar
Resolution
THAT the Minutes of the March 30, 2016 and April 27, 2016 meeting of the Physician
Recruitment Committee, be adopted.
Carried
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
PHYSICIAN RECRUITMENT & RETENTION
June 20, 2016
12:00 noon
Council Chambers
200 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Tillsonburg, ON N4G 5A7
MINUTES
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5. Physician Recruiter Coordinator Position
Discussion was held about the Health Recruiter contract position. The position will be one
day a week and the individual hired will be responsible for developing a standardized
recruitment information/resource package, receiving documentation, making connections
with physicians and scheduling tours of the area, etc.
The committee reviewed the draft job description for the Health Recruiter position.
Penny Esseltine recommended that the committee approach the Tillsonburg Real Estate
Board for names of realtors to include in the recruitment package.
Discussion was made regarding combining the Medical Affairs Support Person position with
that of the Health Recruiter contract position.
Mayor Molnar noted that is it important to have a job description which clearly identifies the
responsibilities of the position and provide direction for the person hired.
Crystal Houze and David Calder will prepare an updated job description for review by the
committee and draft work plan.
David Calder will consult with Crystal Houze and will report back to the committee on the
expectations of the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital and the Town and provide
recommendations for the payment of wages for the position, and reporting procedures.
The committee will need to determine how the position will be funded.
A modified agreement will be circulated to the committee for comments prior to the next
meeting in July.
Mayor Molnar asked to include attendance at recruitment fairs, as one of the required
Duties/Responsibilities of the Health Recruiter.
All (3) FHO’s are in a position to entertain the addition of family doctors and two have
already done so.
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Dr. Royland will report back to the committee on the patient postal code roster.
Dr. Royland will go to the other FHO’s to ask for representation at the Physician Recruitment
Committee meetings.
6. Next Meeting – July 6, 2016
7. Adjournment
Moved By: David Calder Seconded By: Gerry Royland
Resolution
THAT the June 20, 2016 meeting be adjourned at 1:07 pm.
Carried