PROJECT MANAGER, HEALTH CAREER ACCESS PROGRAM

Job title: PROJECT MANAGER, HEALTH CAREER ACCESS PROGRAM

Company: Interior Health Authority

Job description: Job title :PROJECT MANAGER, HEALTH CAREER ACCESS PROGRAM
Community :KELOWNA
Facility :KELOWNA CHSC
Status :TERM SPECIFIC FULL TIME
Position Summary
The Project Manager, Health Career Access Program, will oversee the planning, implementation, and maintenance of the Health Career Access Program of the Interior Health Authority. The Project Manager will work closely with leaders from across the Health Authority & other key stakeholders including the Ministry of Health.

The Project Manager is an expert resource and responsible for the coordination and creation of organizational systems, processes, and practices within the Health Career Access Program. The Project Manager develops reports, ensures the timely and effective implementation of decisions, works on specific projects as assigned, and analyzes and prepares information to achieve results in key priority areas.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Utilizes standard project management methodology and a collaborative approach to develop project charters, schedules, timelines, and specific processes for accomplishing the required work plan.

2. Cultivates and fosters relationships in order to develop comprehensive project plans with input from key stakeholders and provides leadership and support in the development of strategies to meet these needs.

3. Leads and coordinates the planning and implementation of teams to ensure the project progresses on schedule.

4. Collaboratively executes and monitors all milestones and deliverables.

5. Provides research support for best practice and change management initiatives to support improvements.

6. Serves as the central contact/resource person related to the project and identifies and resolves arising issues through negotiation and conflict resolution with stakeholders.

7. Develops and coordinates a process for managing the preparation and maintenance of all status reports, design of reporting templates, compilation and analysis of data and information; monitors project and/or system change progress; identifies barriers and missed milestones; and researches issues and best practice.

8. Leads a range of projects; develops guidelines, templates, and critical activity pathways; and makes recommendations for action.

9. Builds relationships with key stakeholders to plan future service delivery models, including input into business case development and standardized reporting and information sharing.

10. Supports the composition of decision briefs and reports at the site, local health area, and Health Authority levels to support optimum service delivery.

11. Liaises externally with and supports and/or identifies opportunities to partner with other health authorities, regional entities, post-secondary institutions, and other community/private partners in system redesign of care and service improvements.

12. Creates communication plans and communicates and presents information clearly and concisely to key stakeholders, staff, and managers including formal presentations at meetings.

13. Provides regular status updates and attends various meetings as required.

14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in a health related field
• Five years of experience with involvement in project/change management, planning, implementation, and evaluation including three years of experience in Clinical Operations
• Experience with quality improvement and/or change management.
• Proficient in computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Excel QI & Macros, Microsoft Word, Power Point, etc.).

LEADS Capabilities
Demonstrates all LEADS Capabilities, in particular:

• Leads Self/Cultural Agility – self-awareness, demonstrates character; noticing and adapting to cultural uniqueness to create a sense of safety for all.
• Engages Others/Empathy – communicates effectively; listens with heart rather than reacting
• Achieves Results/Process Orientation – takes action to implement decisions, assesses & evaluates results, follows culturally respectful processes that also produce results
• Develops Coalitions/Building a Trust-Based Relationship – builds partnership and networks to create results, demonstrates a commitment to customers and service, participating in open exchanges of experiences and culture
• System Transformation/Credible Champion – demonstrates systems/critical thinking, strategically oriented to the future, champions & orchestrates change, remains self-aware and maintains effective relationships, shows courage and conviction in advocating for change for the betterment of Aboriginal people.

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to organize work, simultaneously handle multiple projects, balance multiple priorities, and manage challenging and competing demands within a limited timeframe.
• Creatively plan and promote new program and service delivery models.
• Demonstrated analytical, statistical, research, and indicator development skills.
• Ability to work with health information technology, applying advanced computer skills to access and analyse all data and information related to priority areas.
• Knowledge of the principles and processes related to quality improvement.
• Superior written and verbal communication abilities and independent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Knowledge of project and change management processes, project development, and implementation.
• Proven leadership skills working with diverse groups of people. Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships and collaborate with key participants across a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite.
• A class 5 BC Driver’s License.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Expected salary:

Location: Kelowna, BC

Job date: Sun, 24 Jan 2021 23:16:37 GMT