Project Manager, Digital Health Research Initiative – BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute

Job title: Project Manager, Digital Health Research Initiative – BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute

Company: Provincial Health Services Authority

Job description: Project Manager, Digital Health Research Initiative

BC Children’s Hospital
Vancouver

BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute is seeking a Project Manager to join our team!

The Digital Health Research Initiative at the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR) builds capacity and set priorities for digital health research at BCCHR.

Our initiatives are:

• Improve healthcare and healthcare experience, of children and families in BC through the implementation of digital health research and innovation
• Support researchers in accelerating the clinical implementation of digital health research projects
• Engage patients and families as co-creators in all phases of digital health research (design, test, implement, scale)
• Engage clinical, operational, and leadership stakeholders in digital health research, enhancing the visibility and raise the profile of digital health research among these groups
• Develop, implement, and sustain digital health innovations at BC Children’s’ Hospital

The Project Manager will report to the Digital Health Lead and the BCCHR’s Digital Health Steering Committee with a key focus on the following:

• Work closely with the Digital Health Research Steering Committee, which provides leadership and advice on Digital Health priorities and activities to all members of the BCCHR.
• Interact with investigators at BCCHR and partner institutes including the Women’s Health Research Institute, clinical departments at the Children’s and Women’s Hospitals, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in the digital health community and ecosystem in BC and beyond, helping to grow industry partnerships and position BCCHR as a thought leader in digital health innovation.
• Create momentum and excitement around digital health within the hospital and health system by shepherding projects towards success, resulting in case studies of how digital health research can successfully be implemented clinically and have an impact on patients and families, while also having clinical and operational impact.

What you bring

• Master’s Degree in Health Services Administration, Business Administration or relevant health care discipline
• Minimum of five (5) year’s recent, related experience in project management and facilitating and managing consultation processes with a wide range of stakeholder groups.
• Project Management Professional designation considered an asset.

You will have:

• Comprehensive knowledge of project management principles and methodologies and ability to coach team members on these skills.
• Experience or working knowledge of content areas is key to the success of this role.
• Effectively monitors budgets and executes project plans with stringent timelines.
• Utilizes initiative, vision, independent thinking and creative problem-solving abilities to implement project plans and realize project completion.

** For the Full Detailed overview of digital project initiative and this role, please contact Talent Acquisition Advisor, Veronica Wong via email:

What’s in it for you

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development.
• Access to more than 2,000 in-house training programs.
• Perks include onsite fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.

Temporary, Full-Time (02/21/2022 with possible extension)
4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Monday to Friday; 0830-1630/0900-1700
Requisition Number: 10319

What we do

Through the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute, BC Children’s and Sunny Hill support research to advance knowledge and care for children, youth and their families, across BC and around the world. BC Children’s and Sunny Hill are academic health centres affiliated with the University of British Columbia, and partner with many post-secondary institutions across the province.

BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children from across British Columbia

Provincial Health Services Authority ( ) plans, coordinates and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose. Learn more about PHSA and our programs:

PHSA is committed to employment equity and hires on the basis of merit, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, backgrounds and experiences, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

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Labor Agreement Excluded
Requisition # 103192-2350010
Work Site 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver
Job Type Temporary, Full-Time
Temporary Duration N/A
FTE 1.00
Hours of Work 0830-1630/0900-1700
Work Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Expiry Date 04-Apr-2021

Expected salary:

Location: Vancouver, BC

Job date: Sun, 07 Mar 2021 06:17:02 GMT