Leader, MHSU Strategic Quality Initiatives

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Electoral Area A; Hybrid; CAD 91.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid or remote work options

Zusammenfassung

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) is seeking a Leader for MHSU Strategic Quality Initiatives to guide the regional quality strategy within the MHSU Strategic Clinical Network. This role provides leadership to the MHSU Quality Council, aligning with governance and building Practice Networks and Advisory groups to advance the strategic quality plan.

Reporting to the Director, you will collaborate with evaluators and stakeholders to produce quality metrics, reports, and enable

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in a related health field and seven years of related experience, including two years in quality improvement and three years in MHSU clinical service delivery.
• Valid BC Driver's License is required.

Aufgaben

• Provide leadership and coordination of MHSU SCN quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
• Develop and sustain a regional quality strategy within the MHSU SCN in partnership with operational leaders.
• Lead partnerships with operational staff and practice advisors to enable quality networks and governance.

Kenntnisse

Quality improvement methods

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Project management

Critical thinking

Time management

Stakeholder engagement

Ausbildung

Master's Degree in related health field

Tools

PowerPoint

Visio

Excel

SharePoint

Jobbeschreibung

Leader, MHSU Strategic Quality Initiatives - (235201)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

0800-1600

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$46.55 - $66.91

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Oct. 5 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

No

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 or designate, the Leader provides leadership, support and coordination of the MHSU Strategic Clinical Network quality assurance and quality improvement activities including the required operational enablers. Specifically, the scope of this work includes supporting the re-development and sustainment of a regional quality strategy within the structure of the MHSU Strategic Clinical Network (SCN), which is delivered in partnership with MHSU operational leaders and with the guidance of key advisory bodies.

In collaboration with the MHSU - SCN Director accountable for Strategic Quality this role will provide leadership to the MHSU Quality Council and ensure alignment with the Council Terms of Reference including alignment with broader Island Health quality governance. A primary role of the leader is establishing partnerships with operational and other key practice advisors to establish the processes, standards and infrastructure to develop and maintain a range of permanent and evolving Practice Networks and Advisory groups to enable realization of the strategic quality plan. The leader will collaborate with SCN evaluators, quality governance structures, advisory groups and other key stakeholders to initiate and maintain reporting in alignment with the MHSU Strategic Quality Plan, including the development and reporting of quality metrics.

The leader will provide overarching leadership for the Accreditation Work Plan for the Program including partnership with operational leaders to implement and execute the work plan.

Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Master's Degree in a related health field and seven (7) years related experience including two (2) years' experience in quality improvement and evaluation, and three (3) years in MHSU clinical service delivery. Valid BC Driver's License.

Skills And Abilities

• Educational preparation in quality improvement certificate in quality improvement or equivalent training in the use of quality improvement methods and tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to effectively self-manage time as it relates to deadlines and workload.
• Ability to facilitate solution-focused approaches through innovation and creativity.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to model organizational values and principles.
• Ability to identify, plan and complete both small and large scale initiatives.
• Ability to apply critical thinking to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Ability to utilize a range of technological supports and software (e.g. PowerPoint, Visio, Excel, SharePoint)
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

The salary range for this position is $90,770 (min) to $113,462 (midpoint) to $130,481 (max) per annum (based on 1 FTE). Salary placement is between min and midpoint, based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. This position is eligible for hybrid or remote work options. This role sits within the Addiction Medicine Substance Use portfolio, knowledge of SU an asset.