Evaluation Lead

Interior Health; Kelowna; Hybrid; CAD 91,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid training/education

Employer paid vacation

Employer paid insurance premiums

Extended Health & Dental coverage

Work-life balance

May be eligible to contribute to MPP

Job summary

Interior Health invites applications for a term-specific, full-time Evaluation Lead to steer complex evaluation projects that support IH strategic priorities and improve healthcare delivery across the organization. The role requires leading multiple large-scale evaluations, developing evaluation frameworks, and coordinating with IH Research and Evaluation Department.

You will supervise practicum students, present findings to senior leaders, and ensure compliance with IH Privacy and Project

Qualifications

• Master's degree in health-related field with coursework in evaluation design and statistics.
• Minimum 5 years' healthcare experience including Indigenous communities and evaluating health programs.
• Credentialed Evaluator (CE) with CES or actively pursuing CE designation.
• Equivalent blend of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead evaluation projects aligned with IH strategic priorities and coordinate with IH stakeholders.
• Develop evaluation plans, logic models, and data analyses; review data from clinical, financial, HR, and operations data.
• Supervise university practicum students and ensure privacy and ethics compliance.
• Present findings to senior leaders and external tables; support planning and accountability for programs.
• Present findings to senior leaders and external tables to influence decisions.
• Ensure compliance with IH privacy, ethics policies, and safety programs.

Skills

Strong writing

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Logic models

Theories of Change

Change management

Interpersonal skills

Public health knowledge

Ethics knowledge

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree (health-related)

Credentialed Evaluator (CE)

Credentialed Evaluator (CE) or pursuing CE

Equivalent education/experience considered

Job description

Position Summary

Join Interior Health in a rewarding opportunity to influence healthcare improvement through evidence-informed decision-making!

We are hiring a term-specific, full-time Evaluation Lead to lead complex evaluation projects that support strategic priorities and enhance healthcare delivery across the organization. This position is expected to continue until approximately June 1, 2028, or the return of the incumbent.

Location:

This position offers a flexible work arrangement within Interior Health.

What we offer:

• An attractive remuneration package
• Excellent career prospects
• Employer paid training/education
• Employer paid vacation
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• Work-life balance
• May be eligible to contribute to MPP, if previously enrolled within 30 days

The salary range for this position is $90,770 (min) to $113,462 (midpoint) to $130,48 (max) per annum, based on 1.0 FTE. Interior Health typically establishes salaries within the minimum and midpoint of the salary range based on qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees.

How will you create an impact:

The Evaluation Lead works as part of a small team leading the evaluation of high priority evaluation projects directly endorsed by Interior Health's (IH) Senior Executive. The Evaluation Lead conducts all day-to-day activities to lead multiple large scale evaluation projects simultaneously, and will supervise practicum students as required, on evaluation work that has a focus on effecting positive impacts on healthcare service delivery. The Evaluation Lead is responsible for the planning and development of evaluation frameworks, data analyses and reporting requirements by reviewing clinical, financial, human resource and operational data, and the application of expert knowledge in program evaluation.

Additionally, the Evaluation Lead works collaboratively with members of the IH Research and Evaluation Department, senior leaders and decision makers, staff of various organizational units, and other internal and external partners. The Evaluation Lead also supports the ongoing development of evaluation competencies in other IH leadership staff by delivering training and plays a pivotal role in improving healthcare services by supporting planning, decision-making, and accountability for executive leaders in IH by shaping the ongoing development of high-profile and prioritized programs. Some travel will be required throughout the region including in-person meetings in Kelowna with existing Evaluation Team members.

What will you work on:

• Serves as the evaluation lead for various programs and initiatives related to IH Strategic Priorities requiring evaluation services by planning, coordinating, and implementing program evaluations.
• Conducts assessments for feasibility of planning and evaluations by engaging with internal and external parties, including the senior leadership, local governments, and community organizations.
• Reviews initiatives being developed and those being implemented and provides leadership to project/program leads to develop an overarching evaluation plan in collaboration with them and other senior partners.
• Leads collaboration with internal and external partners (including patients, physicians and Indigenous partners) to develop specific evaluation questions, criteria, rubrics, performance measures and evaluation tools; conducts quantitative and qualitative analysis and collaboratively generates recommendations based on evidence that lead to improvements in programs and delivery of care that affect numerous professionals and patients.
• Develops evaluation plans by reviewing evidence-based literature, identifying partners, developing logic models, theories of change.
• Leads the process and preparation of evaluation reports, incorporates partners'/parties' input, and gives presentations or other appropriate deliverables to senior leaders and external tables on selected projects/programs that assess the efficiency and effectiveness of initiatives in achieving stated goals including health outcomes and improvements in related processes.
• Leads the hiring and supervision of university practicum students who participate in evaluation activities.
• Ensures evaluation program compliance with IH Privacy and Project Ethics policies.
• Participates on regional committees and attends meetings to provide support, guidance, findings and evaluation information, and expertise to others undertaking evaluation processes.
• In alignment with IH's Occupational Health & Safety Program, maintain a healthy and safe work environment through complying with and implementing applicable Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, responding to requests from WSBC, identifying hazards and communicating risks, ensuring compliance with employee training, conducting effective incident investigations, and implementing required corrective actions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Come join our team and see why we're one of BC's Top Employers! Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada.

Qualfications

Education, Training and Experience

• A Master's degree in a health-related field, research, economics, or business management that includes course work in evaluation design, statistical analysis, and project management.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in the healthcare environment, as well as experience working with Indigenous communities and partners, and evaluating health care programs.
• Credentialed Evaluator (CE) with the Canadian Evaluation Society (or actively working towards the CE designation).
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills and Abilities

• Superior writing and reasoning ability with a proven record of delivering useful reporting, data visualization products and presentations to partners.
• Exceptional verbal communication skills as well as independent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of the delivery of care in a public healthcare system, government processes, the Health Authority structures, and ARECCI ethics framework and tools responsibilities.
• Experience with the use of Logic Models, Theories of Change, Performance Monitoring frameworks, Rubrics, and change management models.
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork and facilitation skills as well as the ability to interact effectively with care providers and project managers at the community level.
• Proven analytical, quantitative, qualitative, and evaluation methods work in healthcare.
• A valid BC Driver's license.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.