Project Leader, Planning & Program Development

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities.

Our team of nearly 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care. Learn more .

We are currently looking to fill a Casual opportunity for a Project Leader, Planning and Program Development with Health Protection Services located in Port Moody.

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Detailed Overview

Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families:

The Project Leader, Planning & Program Development is responsible for leading, directing and coordinating the development and implementation of projects and new programs arising out of the site operational needs of the Population & Public Health program. This includes providing leadership and collaborating with clinical and operational leaders to support best practices models for Population & Public Health programs and services.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, establishes and manages the appropriate team structure and membership required for the initiative including sponsorship, champion, steering committees and delivery/implementation teams, utilizing Fraser Health and external resources.
• Oversees day-to-day management of projects and teams, monitors and provides progress reports to Population & Public Health Program Leadership Team, including identification, management and mitigation/resolution of risks and issues. Monitors project progress and takes corrective action to ensure that project implementation strategies and services continue to operate efficiently and effectively; ensures project reporting requirements are met.
• Assists in the re-engineering process required for transition from existing service models to new models.
• Liaises with key support areas and internal/external stakeholders to ensure critical initiative outcomes are achieved and negotiates/facilitates resolution of any impediments to progress and success.
• Participates in the evaluation of the tool set used by project teams, and makes recommendations regarding the implementation of new or improved tools.
• Leads selected projects and new program development through to implementation, as prioritized by the Population & Public Health Program Leadership Team. Provides consultative services to Population & Public Health Directors, Managers and Clinical Leaders and manages initiatives, ensuring alignment with Fraser Health's strategic vision.
• Reviews existing policies in other Fraser Health programs and relevant external organizations and researches best practices, trends and innovations that may influence practices and models and provides evidence informed recommendations.
• Partners with other departments and external stakeholders in the development, maintenance, and promotion of Fraser Health initiatives management processes.
• Champions change and project management methodologies; manages initiatives tracking and change/project education websites; assists in the development and presentation of initiatives management coaching, mentoring and instruction strategies and materials.
• Provides education about the project and the initiative to individuals, groups, organizations and communities as it pertains to successfully completing project deliverables.
• Develops project plans appropriate to the initiative and incorporates change management approaches to ensure success in complex multi-stakeholder, multi-disciplinary settings. Develops and implements a consistent and streamlined process for policy development.
• Develops project plans, communication strategies and engagement opportunities in collaboration with appropriate Clinical and Operations Leaders.
• Acts as business architect for clinical/operational processes development and implementation by ensuring initiative designs and structures are devised and integrated to achieve the desired outcomes and benefits in an optimal manner.
• Collaborates with program staff, senior leadership including MHO's to develop project work plans for project activities including development of clinical protocols between departments and development and implementation of staff education strategies.
• Represents Fraser Health on provincial initiatives and committees as assigned.
• Provides pre and post implementation support as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Nursing, allied Health Sciences or other relevant clinical discipline. Seven (7) years' recent, related experience including healthcare service delivery, planning or project management or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid BC Driver's License and access to personal vehicle for business related purposes.

Competencies

Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed.

Professional/Technical Capabilities:

• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information and maintain a balanced perspective.
• Demonstrated ability to provide progressive and innovative approaches to service delivery and program issues.
• Demonstrated project management, process re-engineering and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated facilitation, consultation & presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, including developing clear written reports and making group presentations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of research methodology, practices and techniques.
• Excellent investigative, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a highly dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in the use of a personal computer (PC) and applicable software applications.
• Thorough knowledge of organizational development and change management.

Salary range

The salary range for this position is CAD $44.14/Hr. - $63.45/Hr. / hour