Salary Range: $62,239-$89,469/year. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.
Job Summary:
In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
The Program Coordinator contributes to the development, maintenance and advancement of the Program in collaboration with the Program Manager(s).This requires participation in the planning and execution of both the strategic and operational components of the Program in order to fulfill the goals of the program. Functions overseen by this position include; program content, communication, coordination and delivery; stakeholder (internal and external) contribution and participation; and project, administrative, budgetary, and reporting and evaluation support.
Duties/Accountabilities:
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders and serves as a liaison to ensure program components are completed, reported and evaluated in order to meet commitments. Closely tracks program progress communicating divergence and works with program leaders to ensure alternative actions/plans are developed, approved and implemented.
• Monitors and co-ordinates payment of program invoices and expenses.
• Collaborates with the Program Manager, as well as stakeholders to plan, initiate, coordinate, and evaluate new programs and projects, ensuring strategies and arrangements are in place to maximize the outcomes.
• Liaises with stakeholders to implement communication plans and activities, and with external and internal stakeholders to respond to requests for information, collaborate on joint initiatives and events, and to coordinate communication activities. Ensures communications activities are carried out in compliance with PHSA policy. Provides clarification, knowledge, problem-solving and documentation in order to ensure program projects and priorities are completed on time and on budget.
• Writes, edits, and coordinates production of a variety of content and material for internal and external publications, digital and social media channels. Coordinates and produces content for the website and program reports.
• Reviews overall quality, consistency, factual accuracy, and effectiveness of program materials
• Plans, organizes and coordinates special events including working group meetings, webinars, and other events as required.
• Coordinates and delivers special projects as assigned
Qualifications:
A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, health care administration or a related field, plus 4 years recent related experience. Additional education, training and/or experience in communications, project management, research assistance, or a related discipline an asset.
Knowledge related to the service/program area, including health systems, population health, health promotion and health literacy, research and evaluation. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Solid writing and editing skills. Proven organizational, coordination, problem solving and planning abilities to ensure prioritization and management of multiple tasks and delivery of required tasks on deadline, without close supervision; flexibility to reprioritize quickly to meet changing priorities and deliver required results on deadline. Experience conducting literature searches, best practice reviews, working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders. Detailed oriented. Strong computer literacy skills with Microsoft Office, database applications and web-based programs. Experience with design programs an asset.
