Clinical Scientist, Innovation & Outcomes - BC Children’s Hospital & BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre

Clinical Scientist, Innovation & Outcomes

BC Children’s Hospital & BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre

Full-time (Term) – Clinical Scientist IV

Vancouver, British Columbia

General Information

The Clinical Scientist, Innovation & Outcomes, partners with medical staff and operational leaders across the Children’s & Women’s Health Centre of BC (C&W) on relevant high-impact innovation initiatives to advance children’s and women’s health outcomes as well as the quality and value of clinical services delivered at BC Children’s Hospital, Sunny Hill Health Centre, and BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre.

Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, the Scientist will focus on establishing an operationally-oriented applied research and innovation program within the C&W Strategic Operations and Medical Administration portfolio. The incumbent will jointly serve as the Executive (Scientific) Director for applicable applied research and innovation projects/programs. This position will play an integral role in systems transformation through value-based health innovation and evidence-informed decision-making, contributing to the vision toward a high-functioning learning health system, as outlined by the strategic plans of the BC Ministry of Health, Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), and UBC. As a senior scientist, the incumbent will be expected to work under broad direction, leading and collaborating on initiatives at a provincial, national, and international level, as applicable.

As a faculty member within an affiliated academic department, the Clinical Scientist will have protected time to engage in professional development, teaching, and scholarly activities within their respective community.

Specific Accountabilities

Technical

• Lead and collaborate on local, regional, and international innovation efforts pertinent to children’s and women’s health and participate in relevant projects, programs, or committees, as appropriate.
• Provide senior consultative services in health innovation, evaluation, and outcomes research.

Academic

• With a recommendation for appointment as Clinical or Academic Faculty at UBC, SFU, or other affiliated institution, will be expected to actively engage in scholarly activities, as applicable.

Research

• Advise and lead high-impact applied research, development, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Develop an applied innovation team that is actively leading health innovation and transformation.

Qualifications 

This position requires a PhD or professional doctorate in a relevant field, as well as certification or registration with a professional association or college (e.g., RCPSC, BCNU, CCHL, etc.). The incumbent is not required to be a practicing clinician; however, preference will be given to those with experience in direct clinical care, such as a physician, surgeon, nurse, or allied health professional. Candidates must have at least 4-6 years of relevant experience in clinical innovation, applied research, program evaluation, outcomes research, or an equivalent combination of knowledge and experience.

Contact

Applications will be accepted until January 31, 2025, accompanied by a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, and the name, title, rank, and contact information of three references, should be directed to:

Office of the Chief Medical Officer, C&W – c/o  

Christin Jung, Director, Finance & Administration

Strategic Operations & Medical Administration

BC Children’s Hospital & BC Women’s Hospital

Email: christin.jung@cw.bc.ca

About Provincial Health Services Authority 

BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre (BCW) is the only facility in British Columbia devoted primarily to the health of women, newborns and families. It provides a broad range of specialized women’s health services that address the health needs of women of all ages and backgrounds. BC Women’s is one of the largest maternity facilities in Canada, with over 7,000 births a year, and is both the major primary and secondary maternity services provider in the Lower Mainland and the cornerstone of the provincial tertiary care system. As an academic health centre BCW’s mandate includes providing strong leadership in research and the education and professional development of health care professionals in areas related to the health of the populations we serve.

BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) cares for the province’s most acutely ill or injured children and youth, provides developmental and rehabilitation services to children and youth throughout BC, and offers a broad range of health services. Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children (SHHC), a leading provincial facility offering specialized services to children and youth with developmental disabilities from birth to age 19, works collaboratively with BCCH. SHHC focuses on the child and their family while supporting health care professionals in their community. BCCH also operates a wide number of specialized health programs, is a leading acute care teaching facility, and conducts research to advance health and care through the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute and in partnership with the University of British Columbia.

BCW and BCCH are part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA). 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, including to: 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.

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. 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.