Manager, Program Design & Advocacy
Manager, Program Design & Advocacy
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Position:Manager Program Design & Advocacy
Department:Programs & Health Systems Partnerships
Reports to: Director Public Policy & Advocacy
Location: The Lung Health Foundation is based in Toronto and operates in a hybrid model in which staff are required to work at the office a minimum of two days each week with occasional travel within Ontario and across Canada as required.
Salary range: $72000 $80000
ABOUT THE LUNG HEALTH FOUNDATION
Imagine a future where people living with lung cancer have a fighting chance. Where no one loses a loved one to asthma. Where people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) live life to the fullest. Where older adults maintain their independence. And where future generations are spared the debilitating effects of lung disease.
At the Lung Health Foundation (LHF) were committed to making that future a realitystarting now.
Our Mission
We work to improve the lung health of Canadians through:
- Groundbreaking research
- Policy and practice change
- Urgently needed programs and support
- Public education on critical lung health issues
At the core of our mission Helping those impacted by lung disease.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Manager Program Design & Advocacy will support the Lung Health Foundations evidencebased Lung Cancer Action Plan and other LHF initiatives working collaboratively across the Programs Department and organization. This role contributes to the execution of evidencebased lung cancer programs and other projects by applying principles of evidence assessment program design implementation science project management and stakeholder engagement.
Under the guidance of the Director the Manager will help ensure programs are grounded in evidence responsive to need and executed effectively. Success in this position will require both strategic thinking and practical followthrough with a handson approach to planning coordination and continuous improvement.
Key areas of focus include:
- Supporting the design implementation and evaluation of strategic initiatives and programs
- Building and supporting relationships with clinical and community partners
- Identifying priorities and opportunities within the Lung Cancer Action Plan
- Assisting in quality improvement efforts using measurement and evaluation
The Manager will collaborate with teams across LHF to align project efforts with organizational goals and contribute to additional initiatives as priorities evolve.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Program and Project Support
The Manager will support the design and execution of strategic initiatives with a primary focus on advancing the Lung Cancer Action Plan using evidencebased approaches. Key responsibilities include:
- Applying strong clinical knowledge and a solid understanding of evidence assessment to inform program direction and ensure alignment with leading practices.
- Collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to identify needs codesign solutions and successfully deliver on project objectives.
- Contributing to strategic planning sustainability initiatives and evaluation efforts across multiple program areas.
EvidenceBased Assessment & Insights
The Manager will help ensure LHF programs are grounded in research and responsive to the needs of those affected by lung disease including lung cancer. Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting in the collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data
- Supporting literature reviews environmental scans and best practice research
- Identifying trends and gaps in lung cancer to inform strategic direction
- Contributing to the development of evidenceinformed recommendations
- Supporting measurement of outcomes and continuous learning
Project Management Expectations
The Manager will play a key role in project coordination and execution ensuring timelines and deliverables are met while fostering collaboration across teams. Responsibilities include:
- Supporting project planning tracking milestones and coordinating internal and external contributors
- Maintaining documentation such as workplans meeting notes and reporting tools
- Monitoring risks and flagging challenges or barriers to relevant leads
- Assisting with progress tracking data reporting and process improvements
- Supporting the development of presentations reports and knowledgesharing resources
- Ensuring compliance with funder and partner requirements
Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Skills
At LHF we are committed to equity and inclusion in everything we do. The Manager will integrate these values into project support and stakeholder engagement.
Key expectations include:
- Applying a health equity lens to project development and analysis
- Supporting the creation of inclusive materials and programs
- Raising equity considerations in program planning and evaluation
- Fostering inclusive collaboration within crossfunctional teams
- Familiarity with antioppression frameworks intersectionality or the social determinants of health is an asset
Lung Health Foundation Champion
The Manager will:
- Contribute to additional programs or initiatives based on emerging priorities
- Help grow and maintain LHFs network of clinical and community partners
- Support crossfunctional duties aligned with organizational goals
- Assist in external communications and advocacy efforts including media engagement in collaboration with the Marketing and Communications team
QUALIFICATIONS
- A university degree in public health health sciences life sciences or a related field such as a Bachelor of Arts is required; graduatelevel training is considered an asset.
- Minimum four years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Program design project management implementation science quality improvement or evaluation
- Stakeholder engagement particularly within healthcare or community health contexts
- Public health or healthcare policy programming or research
- Lung cancer expertise or experience in oncologyrelated data programs or populations is considered a strong asset
- Fluency in French is considered an asset
TRAITS AND SKILLS
The ideal candidate will be:
- Kind supportive and collaborative
- Diligent organized and solutionsfocused
- Coachable and committed to continuous learning
- A clear and effective communicator
- Comfortable navigating change and ambiguity
- Driven by principles of equity inclusion and respect
OUR VALUES
We are looking for individuals who:
- Lead with courage and passion
- Embrace collaboration and teamwork
- Are adaptable and forwardthinking
- Act with integrity and accountability
- Are committed to the communities we serve
WHY THE LUNG HEALTH FOUNDATION
We offer more than just a jobwe offer a missiondriven environment where your work truly matters. At LHF youll find:
- A collaborative creative and supportive team
- A robust benefits package including RRSP matching
- Flexible hybrid work arrangements
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
The Lung Health Foundation is committed to providing a barrierfree work environment in concert with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. As such we will make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process.
The Lung Health Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race colour religion or belief national social or ethnic origin sex (including pregnancy) age sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression marital civil union or domestic partnership status family or parental status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the province where we operate. At the Lung Health Foundation we value the insights and innovation that diverse and inclusive teams bring to work.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
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