Strategic Lead, Laboratory Disciplines

Strategic Lead Biochemistry

PHSA Corporate

Vancouver, BC / Remote Options Available

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions 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 Director, Business and Laboratory Transformation, the Strategic Lead, Laboratory Disciplines will guide the executive team of BC’s Agency for Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and collaborate with external stakeholders (government and health sector) on the development and implementation of the Agency’s strategic service delivery plan in their specialty area of knowledge (discipline), such as Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genomics, Pre/Post Analytics, and Anatomical Pathology.

What you’ll do

• Leadership
  • Collaborating with Agency executive, facilitates the development of the discipline framework aligned with the Agency’s overall strategic plan, service delivery plan, and performance agreements with the Ministry of Health and regional health authorities
  • In conjunction with the Medical Discipline Leads, guides planning and assessment for projects with specific diagnostic and clinical questions
  • Represents the Agency on discipline-related external and internal advisory committees and working groups

• Technical
  • Engages stakeholders and subject matter experts in the health authorities to define current state
  • Facilitates and leads Agency projects, working groups, and advisory committees to develop strategies for a range of initiatives, including quality improvement; defines the KPIs that fit into the emerging quality framework
  • Provides expert input related to planning service delivery requirements; develops discipline plans to move province to future state within existing resources
  • Maintains ongoing discipline-specific currency regarding technical, quality, and regulatory requirements and environments
  • Develops organizational knowledge of the discipline within the Agency
  • Contributes technical discipline expertise and guidance to the Agency Analytics and Finance teams, as well as the Test Review and Utilization Management Committees, and other advisory or working groups; ensures data collection, analysis, and test costing are relevant and accurate for the various strategic initiatives
  • Develops relevant key performance indicators that enable the Agency to monitor effective service delivery
  • Identifies and recommends stakeholder representatives for the discipline practice teams
  • Facilitates the effectiveness of discipline/practice teams and recommends areas of continuous improvement
  • Ensures programs are systematically focused on improving laboratory services and positive outcomes for patients
  • Acts as a provincial resource for the development and standardization of guidelines, best practices and/or recommendations, including researching and responding to questions regarding discipline practices.

• Working Relationships
  • Works with internal and external stakeholders throughout the province including discipline medical leads and technical practice leads within hospitals/agencies, health authorities, private providers of laboratory service, and Ministry of Health representatives
  • Advises Agency Executive Lead, VP of Medicine, and VP of Strategic Planning
  • Works in conjunction with other jurisdictional health care organizations as needed, and national and international discipline-specific organizations

• Decision Making
  • Provides specialist advice and recommendations to the Provincial Director, Executive Lead, VP of Medicine, and VP of Strategic Planning for decision making during the development of the Agency’s strategic service delivery plan
  • Provides project recommendations and advice to ensure the technical data gathering and analysis provided to management is appropriate for determining the future of laboratory service delivery in BC
  • Organizes and chairs forums, resource groups, meetings, and teleconferences with stakeholders as needed,

• Financial Responsibility
  • Not responsible for a department or business unit stream.

• Performs other related duties as required.

What you bring

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree, combined with 7-10 years of progressively senior experience in the practical application in a clinical environment; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience leading to expert knowledge of the assigned discipline.
• A valid BC driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle for business related travel.
• Skills and Abilities
• Leadership capabilities in the areas of leading self, engaging others, achieving results, developing coalitions, and system transformation
• Recent related experience in the assigned laboratory disciplines
• Comprehensive knowledge of the discipline, including relevant standards of practice and new advances
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with colleagues, medical personnel, and other health care groups, both one on one and in groups
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and work under pressure in a constantly changing environment, while organizing and prioritizing competing demands
• Demonstrated ability to manage change on both a local level and broader scale
• Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality for initiatives as strategies are finalized and endorsed

Skills & Knowledge

• 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 Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls calls for justice, and how they intersect across the health care system.
• Supports team members on their learning journey, ensuring education strategy for team/department to implement Indigenous Cultural Safety at a practical level.
• Works collaboratively with appropriate Indigenous teams/departments to ensure ICS lens applied holistically.
• 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, 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, 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).
• 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: $102,938 - $147,974 /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: 1867 W Broadway 3rd floor, Vancouver, BC V6J 1Y5 / Remote Options Available
Closing date: Applications accepted until position is filled
Hours of Work: 0830-1630 (Monday to Friday)
Requisition # 163931E

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.

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments’ unanimous passage 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 lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.

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