Leader, Strategic Initiatives, Administrative Burdens

Résumé du poste

Lead strategic initiatives to optimize clinical workflows and reduce administrative burdens within the British Columbia health care system. Collaborate with provincial partners to develop resources, policy papers, and recommendations for the Minister of Health.

Détails du poste

Organization: Health Quality BC Location: Within BC (Lower Mainland applicants will work from the Health Quality BC office located in Vancouver) Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time Salary Range: $90,770 to $130,481; Typical Hiring Range $90,770 to $113,462 Health Quality BC (HQBC) is committed to an equitable, diverse and inclusive workforce. We recognize that there are a variety of experiences that contribute to the overall qualifications for each role. If you feel that you could excel in this position, but do not necessarily meet the formal requirements, we want to hear from you! In particular, we encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas at HQBC to apply. We are currently looking for a Leader, Strategic Initiatives to support clinical workflow design and optimization, as well as the development of recommendations to reduce administrative burdens. Clinical and operational experience in delivering, leading and supporting health care services would be an asset in this role. Role Summary Health Quality BC provides system-wide leadership to efforts designed to improve the quality of health care in British Columbia. Through collaborative partnerships with health authorities, patients, and those working within the health care system, we promote and inform a provincially-coordinated, patient-centred approach to quality. Reporting to the Director, the leader works to plan, implement, liaise and work collaboratively with key partners internally and within the province to lead strategic initiatives. The role provides leadership and expertise on a range of projects of varying size and scope related to strategic priorities, including the development of key resources and papers, participation on provincial working groups, providing advice to health system partners, and supporting reviews and recommendations as requested by the Minister of Health. Key Accountabilities Develops networks to build engagement and participation with key partners for strategic initiative work. Collaborates across boundaries, and finds common ground with a wide range of interested parties including vendors, government agencies, professional associations, regulatory bodies and health authorities. Identifies key components and underlying issues and systematically analyzes problems and determines solutions. Synthesizes evidence and aligns multiple ideas and strategies to develop tools and resources to support strategic initiatives (including, but not limited to: reports, topic materials, web-based tools, position, policy and white papers and other documents). Works on all phases of project management (including, but not limited to: coordinating meetings, project planning, privacy impact assessments; CME/ethics applications; evaluation and monitoring of deliverables; presenting to internal and external audiences; preparing reports). Some travel in the province required. Qualifications A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree with equivalent experience plus five (5) years recent, related experience in the health care sector. Experience as a participant or leader on strategic initiatives, preferably focused on health care. Practical experience leading multiple and complex projects. Broad knowledge of the provincial and Canadian health care system; experience in managing multiple and complex projects; relevant project and/or program experience in a health related environment is preferred with a focus on strategic initiatives; value diversity and difference; operate with integrity and openness; understand complex project initiatives with diverse organizations, groups and individuals representing a wide spectrum of ideas and interests; communicate effectively, both verbally to small and large groups in a public forum, and in writing for publication; identify key components and underlying issues and systematically analyze the problem and determine cause/effect relationships and resolve problems in a sound decisive manner; build trust with key partners (health authorities, government, quality and safety organizations at the provincial and national level and others) to meet mutual goals; use a variety of styles and tactics appropriate to the context to influence thinking, attitudes and behaviors; ability to respond to the needs of partners supported by an acute awareness of the impact of actions; problem solve with a global perspective in order to incorporate the organization’s systems and strategies when developing viable solutions to problems; establish courses of action for self and others that are results-oriented. Send resume and cover letter to Leanne Griffiths, Director, Clinical Workflow Design & Recommendations, Administrative Burdens, at [email protected] by September 21, 2026. Kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted; others will be kept on file for a period of two years for future consideration.

Ce que vous ferez

Lead strategic initiatives to optimize clinical workflows and reduce administrative burdens within the British Columbia health care system. Collaborate with provincial partners to develop resources, policy papers, and recommendations for the Minister of Health.

Exigences

Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent with at least five years of recent experience in the health care sector. Candidates must have a proven track record of leading complex strategic projects and effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders.

Compétences indiquées

• Policy development · Souhaitée
• Gestion de projet · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Strategic Initiatives
• Clinical Workflow Design
• Project Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Problem Analysis
• Policy Development
• Health Care System Knowledge
• Collaborative Partnership
• Report Writing
• Public Speaking
• Strategic Planning
• Resource Development

Domaines d’emploi

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Government & Public Sector
• Consulting
• Administrative