Salary Range: $90,770-$130,481/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.

 

This role will predominantly work remotely, however, the successful candidate is expected to live within the community of one of the existing regional centers. Due to the nature of the role, the ability to travel is also required.

 

Job Summary:

In accordance with the Purpose, Vision, Values and Coast Salish Teachings, and strategic directions of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates selected specialty and province-wide health care services across BC, working with the five geographic health authorities to deliver province-wide solutions that improve the health of people living in BC. PHSA embodies values that reflect a commitment to excellence.

The Coordinator reports to the Provincial Program Manager, Supportive Care. This role will support key initiatives within the cancer rehabilitation portfolio. The Coordinator also works closely with clinical leadership, management teams, and other internal and external partners, and is responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining and evaluating a comprehensive strategic plan for services within the Provincial Program and facilitates network-wide process improvement. The Coordinator develops and evaluates processes; coordinates planning/design phases and achievement of deliverables; facilitates teams and the implementation of initiatives, liaises with various internal and external parties; creates and updates related documents and reporting including action and decision logs; and monitors progress and facilitates issue resolution. The position researches and analyses issues and trends; provides consultation, guidance and support to designated project staff, contractors and various partners; and provides input into project budgets and resource allocations and monitors related expenditures.

Duties/Accountabilities:

• Develops, implements, and evaluates, in conjunction with other partners, the strategic plans and performance of the provincial program, based on the mission and values of BC Cancer. Analyzes factors contributing to regional service delivery deficiencies and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Coordinates the evidence-based planning and design of assigned initiatives. Partners with health systems leaders for the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of initiative activities, ensuring adherence to systems, practices, policies, and timelines. Monitors progress and takes corrective action to ensure that initiative reporting requirements are met.
• Under the guidance of the Manager, develops and evaluates processes, guidelines, and pathways for assigned initiatives that ensure high quality patient care, in collaboration with clinical leadership and other areas as required. Partners with health systems leaders and clinicians in order to implement change processes and assists in the re-engineering process required for transition from existing service models to new models.
• Develops and maintains appropriate documentation including action and decision logs. Prepares reports, graphs, tables, briefing notes, presentations, issue papers and makes recommendations based on the data.  Leads in the development of systems and reports that compile information from multiple sources; researches and analyses issues and trends in order to identify data/information required for monitoring budgets, quality and key performance indicators.
• Interfaces and liaises to ensure leaders and clinicians are provided with relevant information to support the advancement of the Cancer Action Plan.
• Facilitates teams to achieve deliverables and meets with key internal and external parties to ensure effective communication at all critical stages of initiatives. Liaises with organizations, agencies and the communities to identify and document deliverables including issue discussion and resolution, in support of efficient and effective execution of the initiative. Liaises with appropriate parties to ensure that the coordination of information is maintained; prepares reports and planning documents. Works with Communications to develop and implement communication strategies among appropriate parties.
• Provides education about projects to individuals, groups, organizations and communities as it pertains to successfully completing deliverables.
• Provides input into budget and resource allocation for assigned initiatives, assists in monitoring expenditures to ensure their efficient utilization within the defined objectives, plans and budgets. Assists clinical leadership with integrating and coordinating resource planning, including budgeting, human resources, quality improvement, program standards and guidelines, and patient flow and access.
  
  

Qualifications:

• A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to Bachelor's degree in a Healthcare related field plus three (3) years of recent, related health care experience that includes one (1) year of experience in a coordinating/project management and systems development role within a complex health system.
• Extensive knowledge of the health care system as it pertains to care and service delivery and the interdependence with other clinical programs/services.  
• Proven ability to lead, plan, implement and manage large complex clinical initiatives including financial analysis and project planning and management methodologies.  
• Ability to lead and manage responsively in an environment of constant change and redefinition, including the ability to re-direct and mobilize teams accordingly.  
• Ability to facilitate discussion with various parties and influence or persuade others to resolve issues.  
• Working knowledge of applicable regulations, legislation, and collective agreements.  
• Ability to operate a standard PC and effectively utilize a variety of software applications to support the initiative management activities.