Position Summary
Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed permanent full time Coordinator, Health System Innovation.
The Coordinator, Health System Innovation is responsible for the coordination of assigned initiatives related to health human resource strategies and initiatives under the direction of the Executive Director, PHHRCC. The incumbent will work with regional programs to proactively identify barriers and opportunities, facilitate decision-making, and to prepare progress reports and other deliverables. The Coordinator works with various portfolio and project teams to analyze interdependencies and timing of initiatives across program areas, and provides general project coordination support as required.
Starting salary will be approximately from $62,239 to $77,799 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.
Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region’s economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC’s most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia – Canada’s Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.
What Northern Health has to offer you!
• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.
Examples may include:
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume
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Qualifications
• Diploma in Business Administration or a relevant discipline.
• Five (5) recent related experience in quality improvement, project management, or change management preferably in a healthcare setting,
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Skills and Abilities:
• Broad knowledge of project design, methodologies, and developing and managing projects.
• Intermediate level knowledge of quality improvement principles, methodologies, theory and practice.
• Knowledge of group facilitation, including in remote/virtual environments and using participatory approaches.
• Demonstrated analytical problem solving to develop progressive, creative and innovative solutions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to present and prepare concise analyses, reports and recommendations and to consult with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to build relationships across all levels, including the ability to overcome resistance.
• Ability to foster innovation within a complex multi-stakeholder organization.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve, monitor, and report results.
• Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to lead change and manage conflict within a fast-paced and often ambiguous environment.
• Ability to balance multiple activities concurrently through strong organizational skills and communication.
• Ability to operate related equipment including computer software applications.
Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.
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