Island Health Looking for Policy Specialist at Victoria, BC Full Time

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 Manager, Office of Policy Integration and Implementation (OPII), the Policy Specialist works collaboratively within a team of health care quality professionals to provide leadership in the design, implementation and evaluation of an organizational framework for clinical policy development. The Office of Policy Integration and Implementation (OPII) provides stewardship of the policy process for the organization. The Policy Specialist collaborates with the team providing analysis for the creation and management of key organizational policies that support patient and staff safety and care. The Policy Specialist is responsible for establishing the communication strategy for the organization s Clinical Policy Development framework and for the policies for which the OPII has the obligation to maintain. The Policy Specialist plays an integral role in engaging internal and external stakeholders regarding corporate social responsibility, legislative compliance, and public transparency related to policy development. The Policy Specialist leads the development of the clinical policy framework communication strategy to ensure the commitment to a consistent clinical policy process across the health authority. The Specialist works with staff, physician and patient partners, utilizing capacity-building strategies to enhance the skills, abilities, resources and commitment required to develop and implement a strong foundation for clinical policy development.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Masters’ degree in a related health discipline and seven (7) years’ recent related experience including two (2) years’ experience in policy development, implementation and evaluation, along with knowledge of relevant legislative and accreditation requirements.

Skills And Abilities

Educational preparation in quality improvement, certificate in quality improvement or equivalent training in the use of quality improvement, communication methods and tools.

Extensive knowledge and ability in clinical health care practice, education and program planning, development and evaluation.

Exceptional leadership skills with proven ability to drive change in a proactive manner.

Demonstrated ability to provide progressive and innovative approaches to service delivery and program issues.

Sound interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Engage and develop partnerships with a broad range of stakeholders both internal and external to the organization.

Apply critical thinking to achieve optimal outcomes.

Proven ability to facilitate groups, negotiate and remain neutral in situations.

A strong commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary teamwork, across programs and services.

Model organizational values and principles.

Implement capacity building strategies.

Effectively self-manage schedules and calendars as it relates to deadlines and workload.

Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to effectively plan, prioritize, and carry out projects within deadlines, together with analytical and creative problem-solving skills.

Perform physical duties associated with the position.

Keyboarding and computer software knowledge (Microsoft Office Suite) as well as familiarity with internet and e-mail systems.

Physical ability to perform the duties of the role.

Job Requirements:
https://jd.viha.ca/JD4071.pdf