PCMCH Program Manager

The Hospital for Sick Children; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and life insurance

Staff wellness initiatives

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion focus

Job summary

The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is seeking a Program Manager to support the Provincial Council for Maternal and Child Health (PCMCH) Secretariat on a parental leave contract. The role centers on project management, policy advice, and coordinating major health initiatives for perinatal and newborn care in Ontario.

You will work with senior PCMCH leadership to guide strategic priorities, facilitate complex change, and ensure evidence-based planning across multiple sectors.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in health administration, public health, or related field.
• 5 years of related advanced experience in a health policy, health care planning, or related function.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and executing planning initiatives and/or projects across multiple sectors and/or organizations.
• Proven skill and success in leading large, complex change initiatives.
• Advanced interpersonal and relationship management skills, including facilitation, conflict resolution and change management, with health service providers and government.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with internal and external partners at all levels, including the general public.
• Experience leading quality improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support and actively work to achieve the mandate of PCMCH.
• Work closely with PCMCH Director of Perinatal and Newborn Health and other members of the PCMCH team to implement strategic priorities.
• Facilitate and implement change and encourage an environment that is open to finding solutions that meet the strategic needs of the organization.
• Select and use appropriate research, planning and design approaches, and incorporate best available evidence in the identification and prioritization of quality improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and present written and verbal reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Change management

Equity, diversity and inclusion

Education

Master's degree in health administration/public health

Job description

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

This recruitment is being undertaken on behalf of the Provincial Council for Maternal and Child Health (PCMCH). PCMCH is a provincial organization hosted at SickKids with the mandate to provide evidence-based and strategic leadership for perinatal, neonatal, and paediatric health services in Ontario. Learn more about PCMCH at www.pcmch.on.ca.

Are you passionate about advancing health equity and improving health system performance? Are you interested in using your planning and project management skills to lead the design and coordination of system improvement initiatives for perinatal and newborn healthcare services in Ontario?

We are currently looking for a Program Manager to join the Provincial Council for Maternal and Child Health (PCMCH) Secretariat on a contract basis to cover a parental leave. This position will provide project management and policy advice for the planning and implementation of several key initiatives and system-level committees. Interested candidates should have a solid background in project management, in-depth knowledge of the provincial health system, and stakeholder relations experience.

Here's What You'll Get To Do

• Support and actively work to achieve the mandate of PCMCH
• Work closely with PCMCH Director of Perinatal and Newborn Health and other members of the PCMCH team to implement strategic priorities
• Facilitate and implement change and encourage an environment that is open to finding solutions that meet the strategic needs of the organization
• Select and use appropriate research, planning and design approaches, and incorporate best available evidence in the identification and prioritization of quality improvement initiatives
• Prepare and present written and verbal reports for internal and external stakeholders

Here's What You'll Need

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in health administration, public health, or related field
• 5 years of related advanced experience in a health policy, health care planning, or related function
• Demonstrated experience in leading and executing planning initiatives and/or projects across multiple sectors and/or organizations
• Proven skill and success in leading large, complex change initiatives
• Advanced interpersonal and relationship management skills, including facilitation, conflict resolution and change management, with health service providers and government
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with internal and external partners at all levels, including the general public
• Experience leading quality improvement initiatives
• Demonstrated commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion objectives.

The Following Experience Is Considered An Additional Asset

• Clinical experience in the reproductive or paediatric health field
• In-depth understanding of the Ontario healthcare system
• Experience working with diverse data sources
• Proven success in working with Ontario's provincial ministries and agencies

Here's What You'll Love

• This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage including but not limited to; health, dental and life insurance. The full benefits package will be discussed at the time of offer.
• A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.
• A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
• For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.

Employment Type:

6'8-month contract (parental leave), hybrid working model

SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

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All positions posted on the SickKids Hospital's Careers Site represent current vacancies, unless otherwise posted in the job description.