Evaluation Lead, Child Health BC

Evaluation Lead

Child Health BC

Vancouver, BC

This position offers a unique opportunity for qualified candidates to optimize their scope and provide leadership in the evaluation as part of the Dental Project in partnership with BC Children's Hospital, Ministry of Health and BC Dental Association. The Evaluation Lead will report to the Provincial Director, Quality Improvement and Evaluation - Child Health BC and will work in partnership with the Project Committee.

What you’ll do

• Lead multiple evaluation projects, with a focus on key organizational change initiatives. Activities include: literature review and synthesis, design and utilization of evaluation methodology and tools; collection, compilation, analysis, interpretation, and summary of data.
• Develop and execute stakeholder engagement and KTE strategies. Works with and engages with a broad range of stakeholders, including those with lived and living experience, to design, plan for, report on, and develop recommendations relating to change initiatives, applying principles and best practices from implementation science and KTE.
• Make evidence-based recommendations to programs and leadership on the development, delivery, implementation, surveillance/monitoring and evaluation of program delivery models and practice improvement initiatives.
• Provide input to a range of projects to ensure they are methodologically rigorous and evidence-based. Provides guidance and direction regarding analysis and interpretation of quantitative and qualitative evaluation data and development of reports.
• Work collaboratively with operational and strategic leadership to inform the identification and development of meaningful performance, process and outcome measures relating to key change initiatives.

What you bring:

Qualifications

• A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Masters or Ph.D. in social sciences or health-related sciences
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in related research/evaluation/decision support in a mental health and substance use setting.

Skills and Knowledge

• Leadership competencies include acting with integrity and trust, building a team environment, communicating clearly, fostering potential; using change management theory, implementation science, and evidence-based practices and approaches to lead the evaluation of organizational change initiatives; building partnerships and working collaboratively with diverse levels of staff and management internally and externally; engaging a diverse range of stakeholders, including those with lived/ living experience; achieving results by conceptualizing and demonstrating accountability, managing resources; and possessing health environment and political awareness.
• Use advanced microcomputer software such as databases and spreadsheets, and statistical computer software for analyses of complex data sets.
• Function independently and as a part of an interdisciplinary team, and the ability to work well under pressure with limited supervision.

• Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and other related reports.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Perks include access to fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.

Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time (until June 3, 2026)

Salary: $88,990 - $ 127,923 / 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.

Location: 1770 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver BC, V6J 4Z9

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday; 0830 - 1630

Requisition #: 165370E

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

What we do

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA is committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

ATTN: PHSA Employees:

To be considered as a PHSA employee (internal applicant) for this position, you must apply online via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca

Please note the internal job posting will no longer be accessible after the expiry date of May 16, 2024. If the internal job posting has expired, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk and advise that you would like to be considered as a late internal applicant for this position. Please do not apply for the external job posting.

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