Emergency Preparedness Lead

Detailed Overview

Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families: In accordance with the established vision and values of the organization, the Lead works in collaboration with Health Emergency Management B.C. and is accountable to the Executive Director for the planning, delivery, and evaluation of patient care and support services related to emergency preparedness. The Lead provides leadership and direction to the development, implementation, and assessment of strategies, program/service objectives, and operations that support all hazards emergency management including climate emergency management for Fraser Health. Responsibilities Leads strategies for an integrated and networked health delivery system response to emergency threats such as climate change and all hazards emergency management. Ensures alignment with Ministry of Health, Health Emergency Management B.C. and Senior Leadership Team directives to improve the overall emergency preparedness across Fraser Health Coordinates programs, services and projects that are designed, integrated, operated, measured, and reported on in terms of efficiency, effectiveness, and attainment of established goals and objectives related to emergency preparedness, response and recovery. Ensures the continued development and evaluation of a multi-year people management plan that complements Fraser Health’s strategic human resources direction for staff, volunteers, and physicians. Prepares, conducts and leads planning meetings with diverse teams including clinical operations and non-clinical partners, internal and external. Fosters working relationships to identify and plan responsive delivery systems and services, discuss and resolve issues related to same, all in support of the effective and efficient integration of healthcare services and resources for effective emergency preparedness and response throughout the organization. Provides leadership to operational staff involved in emergency preparedness, during readiness, response and recovery, through coaching, guiding, modelling key behaviours, and encouraging dialogue to create a respectful and motivating environment that encourages achievement of maximum potential, personal goals, and performance targets. Provides financial management focused on achieving a balanced budget while ensuring a high quality of care at all service levels. Working within the approved financial mandate, fulfils budget and program recommendations, oversees and monitors actual expenses and program/service outcomes, identifies efficiencies, promotes optimal use of resources, and makes recommendations on current and future program and service adjustments. Develops and maintains internal relationships with staff, physicians, patients/clients, and volunteers by communicating effectively to ensure the business operations and service delivery activities of the portfolio are aligned and contribute to the successful achievement of Fraser Health’s strategic directions. Develops and maintains relationships with key external partners such as elected officials, government agencies, regional hospital districts, Indigenous leaders, advocacy groups, and foundations, and represents the organization in a variety of settings and to external stakeholders. Relationships with key partners are foundational for success and must encourage understanding, cooperation, and cultural safety in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the portfolio programs and services. Fosters an environment that embraces and supports innovation and evidence-based research to inform local decision-making and develop enhanced practices and protocols. Ensures clear performance objectives, indicators, processes, and qualitative and quantitative metrics/reports are in place to assess the delivery of services within the designated areas of responsibility. Establishes and ensures the necessary administrative processes/systems for maintaining, evaluating and reporting on the operations of the portfolio. Establishes systems and processes to evaluate performance of programs and services aligned with corporate direction. Performs other related duties as required. Qualifications Education, Training and Experience A Master's degree in a health, emergency management or related discipline. Seven or more years of recent related experience in large, complex, adaptive health organizations with related experience in emergency preparedness and large scale planning roles. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered. Competencies Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed. Professional/Technical Capabilities Knowledge of current and future healthcare issues. Ability to successfully utilize management strategies and programs. Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills. Ability to unify, energize, and motivate people. Ability to drive and facilitate change. Ability to influence others at all levels of the organization and well as external stakeholders. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including the ability to make effective presentations and facilitate group work. Ability to function effectively in a highly dynamic environment. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.