Project Leader, CAADSI

Detailed Overview

Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families: Reporting to the Director, the Project Leader is responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of sustainable CAADSI analytical and related technology solutions for an assigned portfolio of programs/services. The Project Leader ensures efficient and effective execution of initiatives and alignment with provincial, Fraser Health and program objectives and priorities through the use of best practice change and project management approaches which drive improvement initiatives/projects identified as priorities by the leadership team. Responsibilities Leads, plans, develops, implements and/or evaluates new or redesigned services/programs to support operational improvement priorities while ensuring alignment with other program operations and evidence-based practice protocols; incorporates change and/or project management methodologies into the new or redesign of existing programs to transform service delivery, culture and system structure; responsible for managing all project resources including preparing and monitoring project budgets and expenditures. Establishes project charter, plan and objectives to outline operational improvement timelines and deliverables; executes plans according the project methodologies ensuring completion and coordination of assigned initiatives; facilitates consensus with stakeholders as required and ensures new or redesigned program are ready for implementation. Provides coordination and project management within a change management and program or service context and functions as a strategic resource for the management team to ensure that an optimal structure, design and implementation of the change(s) is/are in place to achieve desired outcomes and benefits; coordinates and aligns program and service delivery activities among the assigned areas to avoid duplication and ensure alignment with priorities. Provides facilitation and coaching to program/service teams to support the development, monitoring and analysis of CAADSI solutions for the assigned program/service by acting as a resource in the application of quality improvement knowledge and expertise to the assigned areas. Develops and/or recommends tools and mechanisms to measure, monitor and evaluate the progress and outcomes of clinical initiatives to improve care, service delivery and utilization; provides support to those with operational accountability in the design of processes, systems and tools to collect information to assist in decision making, planning and continuous improvement; monitors outcomes and produces regular reports on the status of various initiatives; provides recommendations to changes in the project charter to resolve encountered obstacles/setbacks. Provides leadership to assigned project teams by identifying, establishing and managing the appropriate team structure, complement and membership required for assigned initiative such as project charter, team composition, sponsorship, champion, steering committee and implementation team utilizing current FH staff and external resources; manages project deadlines and tasks and provides support to leadership by identifying opportunities for improvement in organizational effectiveness. Promotes the transfer of knowledge derived from organizational and provincial collaborations into clinical improvement activities for CAADSI and supports the spread of improvement efforts to the department and related programs/services within Fraser Health. Links and networks with other health authorities, the Ministry of Health Services and other professional associations to keep abreast of relevant changes and innovations. Qualifications Education and Experience Master's degree in business or a health care discipline, supplemented with seven to ten years' recent, related progressively responsible leadership experience, including related experience in project and change management; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid BC Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes. 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 Demonstrated leadership in roles to lead and move forward complex organizational change issues across health service programs which support broad transformational objectives. Demonstrated knowledge of the health care system and current health care issues. Demonstrated leadership abilities to incorporate program/site needs within the broader context of the health delivery system and multiple program requirements. Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement principles, methods and tools. Demonstrated ability to apply project management and/or quality improvement methodology. Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills and evaluation methodology. Demonstrated leadership and project management skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team including within a matrix reporting structure. Ability to develop and maintain rapport and effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a highly dynamic environment while maintaining sensitivity to political and other external environmental issues subject to continuous change. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to organize workload and priorities to ensure deadlines are met. Proven presentation skills within a senior leadership capacity. Sound working knowledge of planning concepts related to service delivery, budgetary, staffing, quality and strategic initiatives. Demonstrated understanding and commitment to client focused care. Ability to operate related equipment including related software applications. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. About Fraser Health Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. 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