Project Coordinator, Clinical Informatics

Project Coordinator, Clinical Informatics

Clinical Informatics – BCMHSUS

Burnaby, BC

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. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The Project Coordinator, Clinical Informatics reports to the Executive Director or designate, functions as a member of the project management team, works in collaboration with the Project Manager and Executive Director to identify and prioritize projects, and is responsible for the coordination of projects, knowledge exchange, information dissemination, and education. The Project Coordinator is actively involved in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of projects, and maintains primary project coordination responsibility. Supports team efforts with internal and external partners on ongoing programs and initiatives to improve the designated project objectives and deliverables. Coordinates one or multiple projects, varying size and scope in a complex and changing multidisciplinary environment. Assists with the development of project resource planning and project budgets, monitors project expenditures, produces confidential management reports, and assists the Business Analyst in developing business cases and briefing notes. Coordinates and attends regular confidential senior management, committee and project meetings including governance, readiness, and project planning and implementation meetings. Provides work direction, assignment of tasks and work evaluation for staff supporting projects and initiatives.

What you’ll do

• Coordinates the execution of projects, assuring they are done in an efficient manner, that they adhere to project protocols, that they conform to applicable institutional and ethical policies and procedures and privacy legislation, and that they are completed within the required timelines. Performs intake of requests and supports the prioritization of requests with leadership. Facilitates the selection, implementation and maintenance the project methodology and is responsible for defining, updating, and enforcing project templates, standards, and tools, (the project toolkit).
• Identifies, collects, and analyzes relevant information relating to current projects, and provides input and recommendations to leadership and/or project/program team for development, implementation, analysis, dissemination of findings, and policy/practice implications.
• Supports project governance and presents project updates to internal stakeholder groups, external agencies, organizations, and other stakeholders. Assists with the dissemination of information and knowledge related to projects and key programs and initiatives under the identified mandate areas through a variety of vehicles.
• Actively supports the management and facilitation of time-limited projects and programs to identify best practice-grounded strategies and activities for health professionals, policy/ decision makers, and the public in research, practice, and policy.
• Coordinates and attends regular confidential senior management, committee and project meetings. Prepares well-designed project related materials and documents including presentation, spreadsheets, meeting minutes and reports in an accurate and timely manner. Takes minutes, sets agendas, tracks updates and follows-up on deliverables and timelines.
• Assists in the development of project and implementation budgets, tracking of project expenditures and variances, assists the Business Analyst on business cases & briefing notes including requests for resources, and works and meets with Finance and other stakeholders. Gathers and summarizes financial information related to assigned projects for submission to the project lead and sponsor.
• Working with leadership, coordinates the implementation of approved recommendations resulting from research, best practice, and policy reviews.
• Provides work direction, assigns work tasks, provides training and orientation, and provides feedback into performance evaluations to staff or students assisting in large or complex projects.
• Screens incoming materials, prioritizes items for immediate attention and distributes as appropriate. Coordinates key committee meetings by developing the agenda, gathering background materials, minute taking, TeamSite management as well as timely follow-up action.
• Assists with the assignment of resources to approved Clinical Informatics projects, and identifies resource issues and proposes solutions. Coordinates the preparation of status and financial reports to meet internal and external requirements, garnering information from Project Managers and team members as required and provides reports to the Directors.

What you bring

Qualifications

• A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Computer Science or Health Information Science plus five (5) years in a project coordinator, project analyst or a similar experience role in a health, social services, government, or community organization.
• Knowledge of, project life cycle, quality improvement and basics of project management and related reporting; health systems and policy; and knowledge exchange.
• Understanding of and practical skills in project coordination/management and evaluation; relevant computer software applications; Internet search engines, websites, and navigation; funding structures and application processes; training and education; policy review and analysis; and facilitation, community development, and partnerships.
• Related experience in conducting literature searches and reviews, best practice reviews, policy analysis, working collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholder groups.
• Qualities including creativity and innovation; sound judgment; tact and diplomacy; ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a demanding and dynamic environment; sound negotiation, conflict management and consensus-building skills; excellent oral and written communications skills.

Skills & Knowledge

• 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, 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: Temporary, Full-Time - Until return of incumbent
Salary Range:$62,239 - $89,469 /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: 1795 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby, BC V5C 6E3
Closing date: Applications accepted until position is filled
Hours of Work: 8:30 - 16:30 (Monday to Friday)
Requisition # 174593E

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 equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

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.

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