Network Director, Post-COVID Interdisciplinary Clinical Care Network

Network Director, Post-COVID Interdisciplinary Clinical Care Network

BC Renal

Vancouver, BC

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.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Post-COVID Interdisciplinary Clinical Care Network (PC-ICCN), and working in partnership with the Medical Network Director in a dyad relationship, the Network Director provides overall leadership and direction of the PC-ICCN. The Director monitors and evaluates network priorities, projects and activities that advance best practice care for patients experiencing long COVID through collaboration at the provincial and regional levels. PC-ICCN provides a unique and challenging mandate and recommends improvements to health care policy. The Director provides strategic leadership and guidance to key partners to support effective knowledge translation, education, and best practices in post COVID recovery. The Director works as a strategic partner with key provincial partners including the Health Authorities, Ministry of Health and Primary Care providers, negotiating consensus on a variety of PC-ICCN matters.

Based on the priorities established by PHSA, the Director leads strategic planning, including development of PC-ICCN priorities working in conjunction with medical leadership. In addition, this role is responsible for the development of PC-ICCN’s annual objectives and key performance indicators. The Director oversees network operations including coordination of all committees, working groups, ad hoc committees, and projects including financial and contract management. This role also provides direct supervision to PC-ICCN staff to accomplish established PC-ICCN goals and objectives.

What you’ll do

• Leads the strategic development of PC-ICCN’s short and long-term priorities; its annual goals and objectives as well as key performance indicators, ensuring the work aligns with the mission, vision, values, and direction of PSHA. Communicates updates and changes to external organizations.
• Develops and implements business plans in alignment with the goals and objectives of the PC-ICCN Steering Committee as well as aligning with priorities set by PHSA. Responsible for developing the content of the PC-ICCN annual report as well as lead the implementation of long-range strategic plans.
• Oversees and is accountable for the PC-ICCN budget, establishing priorities, and the allocation of resources to meet program objectives. Provides expert advice and consultation to leadership and external partners regarding the complex issues, activities, and goals of the PC-ICCN community of practice.
• Analyzes and synthesizes complex and diverse scientific research and assessments to develop responsive strategic short and long-term range post COVID recovery initiatives that will meet the needs of policy makers and practitioners from across the province. Negotiates and facilitates in provincial forums to build consensus g and coordinate multiple stakeholder groups with conflicting goals or unclear guidelines such as the. Ministry of Health, policy makers, and experts in the field.
• Develops business cases, operational reviews, needs assessments and environmental scans, budget proposals, enhancement and change requests, project plans and other critical operational activities and reports in collaboration with staff members/partners. Develops network status updates and shares with partners and governing organizations.
• Leads the coordination of the PC-ICCN community of practice to respond to emerging threats and changes in the evolving body of knowledge for post COVID recovery, and organizational environment to develop policy and/or changes in policy, training, and standards of practice. Ensures PC-ICCN activities in support of a provincial approach and framework for post COVID recovery.
• Represents PC-ICCN provincially, nationally, and internationally to government agencies, professional regulatory bodies, other healthcare delivery organizations and post COVID recovery networks, special interest groups, the general public and other key partners. Fosters, and manages relationships and linkages with stakeholder organizations, policy makers, national organizations and the PC-ICCN community of practice as well as identifying strategic opportunities and alliances for the network.
• Provides leadership to staff through coaching, guiding, and modeling key behaviours/strategies, encouraging dialogue, and providing guidance and advice to facilitate resolutions to work issues. Assists team members to define shared and individual goals, meet target dates and ensure alignment of team goals with client needs. Fosters team spirit, trust, and mutual respect. Recruits, hires, and supervises staff by identifying vacancies, interviewing applicants, and making hiring decisions; investigating work and staff issues; and clarifying roles, outlining expectations, and evaluating individual and team performance in collaboration with appropriate internal Human Resources stakeholders.
• Identifies research and other opportunities for enhanced partnerships in collaboration with the Research Director, leading the applications for grants and external funding applications. Leads the development of abstracts, manuscripts, and other presentations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What you bring

Qualifications

• A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Master’s degree in a Health Care related discipline, plus seven (7) years of recent related experience working with policy makers, practitioners and researchers, and experience working with complex chronic disease models and learning health systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability to work with multidisciplinary and multisectoral groups; ability to plan, organize, and complete large-scale projects including strategic planning; ability to analyze complex issues and develop recommendations using facilitation and consensus building; demonstrated ability to negotiate with internal and external parties to allocate staff time and budgets, and undertake collaborative initiatives; ability to supervise staff and manage budgets; strong oral and written communication skills required to prepare and present information to multiple audiences; and knowledge of the principles of communication and web-based technologies and superior writing skills. Models and supports full team commitment to Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism. An understanding of learning health system models (clinical care, education, and research) is a strong asset. Physical ability to perform the duties of the job. Demonstrated ability to model and support full team commitment to Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism.

Skills & Knowledge

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents - including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study - and how they intersect across the health care system.
• Models and supports full team commitment to Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety including oversight and commitment to education strategy.
• Collaborates with peers to ensure Indigenous-specific Anti-racism and ICSH are applied holistically through department as whole.
• 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 of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, 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, and 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 opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• 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, 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).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Regular, Full-time
Salary Range: $113,195 - $162,718 /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 W 7th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 4Z9
Closing date: Applications accepted until position is filled
Hours of Work: 0800-1600 (Monday to Friday)
Requisition # 161581

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

BC Renal (BCPRA) plans and coordinates the care of patients with kidney disease throughout BC.

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. 

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Government unanimous passing of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey—one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to meaningful and lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as we move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as  including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.