Manager, Program Implementation & Evaluation

Job Description : In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Director, Long-Term Care the Manager is responsible for all aspects of planning, implementing, organizing, evaluating and directing major projects undertaken by Long-Term Care. In collaboration with Program Directors/Managers, the Manager leads the development of an implementation plan for Long-Term Care projects. The Manager ensures critical linkages with all levels of staff within Long-Term Care and liaises with internal and external stakeholders, other Health Authorities and the Ministry of Health.

The Manager takes a lead role in developing and conducting evaluation processes for current and new major projects within Long-Term Care. The Manager provides advanced skill and knowledge in project development and evaluation.

The Manager plays a key role in the development of Long-Term Care Strategic Plan, through leadership in project management, knowledge of system performance, evaluation expertise and general advanced knowledge in the area of community based services.

QUALIFICATIONS : Education, Training And Experience : A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Master's degree in a related discipline such as Health Administration or Business Administration, plus seven (7) to ten (10) years' recent, related experience in project management.

Skills And Abilities :

• Demonstrated knowledge of issues affecting long-term care clients in all areas of service delivery and service delivery structures.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills coupled with the ability to write or edit high quality business documents.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide leadership to a diverse team and interact comfortably with a variety of disciplines at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to foster and maintain good working relationships within a team while exercising professionalism, tact, confidentiality and discretion.
• Ability to work independently and effectively under time pressure to meet deadlines, balance work priorities and resolve issues appropriately.
• Superior organizational skills and the ability to function effectively in a highly dynamic environment, including working under pressure, adapting and responding to changing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated commitment to client focused services and teamwork;
• Ability to integrate administrative, professional and operational aspects of the department throughout Island Health in an effective and efficient manner.
• High degree of proficiency with standard MS Office suite, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio and SharePoint.
• Use of a personal vehicle to travel.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

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