Program Associate, Physician Quality ImprovementSpreading Quality Improvement (PQISQI) Programs (229124)
Job Summary
In accordance with the Mission Vision Values and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient 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.
The Program Associate Physician Quality Improvement/Spreading Quality Improvement (PQI/SQI) Programs provides leadership and is responsible for supporting the PQI/SQI programs by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to design and deliver program events and education; supporting program operations including budget management invoicing and contracting and reporting; supporting program governance and internal/external communication and promotion; assessing and evaluating activities as part of the PQI and SQI initiatives and contributing to ongoing program-based quality improvement activities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Training And Experience
Diploma in Business or Health Administration supplemented with at least five (5) years recent experience in project management and quality improvement in a large complex health care organization or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
Skills And Abilities
- Knowledge of quality improvement methodology and tools.
- Knowledge of project ethics and evaluation.
- Ability to develop and maintain rapport with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to deal with others effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a highly dynamic environment with changing priorities.
- Ability to work effectively independently and as a member of a team.
- Ability to lead plan organize and problem solve.
- Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize projects.
- Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Requirements
Required Experience:
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About Company
Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority) is one of British Columbia’s five regional health authorities. With 20,000 employees and 1,900 physician partners, Island Health provides a comprehensive range of progressive health services to the 765,000 residents of Vancouver Island ... View more