Salary Range: $76,111-$109,409/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, Values and strategic direction of PHSA safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA’s Agencies/Divisions/Services, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Provincial Programs Manager (Provincial Systemic Therapy), the Policy Analyst is accountable for identifying and analyzing cancer-related health systems issues specifically systemic therapy delivery across the bc health system, obtaining policy information from a variety of sources and consulting with a range of stakeholders to support the implementation of a policy management process inclusive of development and implementation, policy recommendations and an overall policy framework for BC Cancer. Provides support to policy authors in response to emerging BC Cancer health system trends. Leverages change management skills to enable best practices, policy improvement and systems integration. Key partnerships are with PHSA Policy Office, the BC Cancer executive team and directors throughout the BC Cancer, as well as colleagues in other health authorities across the Province.
This role will predominantly work remotely, however, the successful candidate is expected to live within the community of one of the existing regional centres. Due to the nature of the role, the ability to travel is also required.
Duties/Accountabilities:
• Identifies key priorities for BC Cancer related health services, policy research and knowledge exchange. Conducts environmental scans to assess and evaluate the current state of practices, guidelines and policies, and develops research proposals for recommended program areas.
• Identifies and undertakes suitable research and knowledge translation projects using evaluation, environmental scan and research findings to inform development of best practice guidelines. Gathers information from a variety of sources, including local, national, and international programs. Researches and reviews policies, systems and practices in light of current evidence. Identifies and recommends practices that will ensure best outcomes. Writes and develops relevant reports and documentation, and presents findings to the relevant stakeholder audiences, including working groups of multi-disciplinary professionals, physicians and clinical specialists.
• Keeps abreast of the current, new, and emerging research & literature in cancer care. Communicates new information to stakeholders, while considering program data in conjunction with deliver costs, technical solutions and legislative changes. Maintains a focused inventory of relevant references on specific issues addressed in response to specific requests or guideline and policy updates.
• Maintains a focused inventory of relevant references on specific issues addressed in response to specific requests or guideline and policy updates. Prepares backgrounders and other evidence-informed documents for presentation to working groups and other relevant and interested parties including local, provincial, and national partners. Collaborates with the PHSA Policy Office to implement framework tools, processes, education and evaluation processes. Researches healthcare industry policy best practices, specific to Cancer policies throughout Canada and Internationally, and develops policy framework proposals for BC Cancer executive approval.
• Undertakes policy development projects for the BC Cancer involving the necessary stakeholders to review current-state processes and policies, analyze, and synthesize information. Provides advice, guidance, and education regarding PHSA and BC Cancer policy frameworks and processes to support the development of policy projects in alignment with PHSA and BC Cancer policy guidelines and organizational objectives. Coaches stakeholders with respect to policy process and development in order to build organizational capacity and expertise.
• Collaborates with the PHSA Policy Office to assists the BC Cancer and its partners in the development and implementation of strategies for effectively communicating organizational policies and practices across the BC Cancer and externally to BC Cancer partners.
• Anticipates, identifies and analyzes emerging BC Cancer -related health system issues, policy requirements and trends, such as Ministry of Health communiques, legislation changes, reviews existing policies including recommendations.
• Project manages in support of identified policy initiatives to achieve agency objectives.
• Provides consultative guidance and support as a subject matter exporter to organizational committees, planning, operational and implementation groups.
Qualifications:
A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Master’s Degree in Public Policy/Administration, or a related field, and three (3) years of experience in public administration, planning, or program development in healthcare or social services.
Ability to collect and analyze data and produce reports.
Demonstrated ability to assemble and synthesize complex information and make succinct recommendations.
Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills involving the use of administrative, operational, financial and research data. Familiarity with research methodologies and relevant databases of published literature.
Strong planning and project management skills; skill in managing several projects simultaneously. Ability to self-manage and work both independently and as part of a team. Demonstrated aptitude for details and accuracy.
Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment including various word processing and spreadsheet software.
Skill in conducting critical literature searches using on-line resources. Knowledge includes an advanced level of clinical expertise in cancer care.
Strong interpersonal skills including tact, judgment, reliability, and respect to facilitate team work and interdisciplinary and interjurisdictional coordination.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Occasional travel may be required.
