Project Manager, Child, Youth and Reproductive Mental Health

Job Summary:

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reporting to the Director/Manager the Project Manager is responsible for the management of projects under PHSA provincial mandate relating to the broad areas of knowledge exchange, information dissemination, and education for the public, service providers, and relevant policy/decision makers; and/or research, health system support, and academic development. The Project Manager ensures that the deliverables are completed on time and on budget, as identified in the project plan. The Project Manager identifies and tracks metrics as they relate to the project deliverables, and provides consultation, guidance and support to designated project staff, contractors and stakeholders.

Duties/Accountabilities:

Develops comprehensive project plans and ensures that projects are coordinated and sustainable in collaboration with PHSA leadership. Reviews relevant best practice literature and consults with research and clinical experts to integrate evidence based approaches for each project. Manages the development, implementation, and evaluation of projects in support of strategic PHSA programs and initiatives.

Maintains responsibility, with ongoing support from the Project Coordinator as applicable, for the overall execution of projects, assuring they are done in an efficient manner, that they adhere to project protocols, that they conform to applicable institutional and ethical policies and procedures and privacy legislation, and that they are done within the required timelines.

Guides the identification, collection, and analysis relevant information relating to current projects, programs, and initiatives, and synthesizes findings to put forward recommendations to program team for development, implementation, analysis, dissemination of findings, and policy/practice implications.

Develops and implements communication plans to ensure timely updates are provided to all internal stakeholders. Provides project updates and/or presentations to external agencies, organizations, and other stakeholders. In consultation with the Program Director/Manager, is responsible for the dissemination of information and knowledge products related to projects and key programs and initiatives under the identified mandate areas through a variety of vehicles. Prepares quarterly and annual reports for each project in conjunction with applicable stakeholders

Participates in various committees, working groups, and research and practice networks involving a variety of internal and external stakeholder groups to support the implementation of projects.

Actively contributes to the development and maintenance of relationships with RHAs, health related community-based organizations, university research networks, communication and knowledge exchange units, the private sector, and other key players to explore and pursue further research, practice, and knowledge exchange opportunities.

Assists in coordinating provincial planning exercises to ensure development of comprehensive and integrated provincial strategies and specialized services.

Qualifications:

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Master’s degree in Health, Social Sciences, or Business Administration plus a minimum of five (5) years in a project planning or management role in a health, social services, government, or community organization.

Knowledge of content areas including: mental health and addictions research and clinical practices; health systems and policy; population health, prevention, and health promotion; and knowledge exchange. Understanding of and practical skills in several key areas, including: project management; change management; organizational behaviour; research and evaluation relevant computer software applications; Internet search engines, websites, and navigation; funding structures and application processes; training and education; policy review and analysis; and facilitation, community development activities, and partnerships. Related experience in: conducting literature searches and reviews, best practice reviews, policy analysis, working collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholder groups; and providing training and education activities. Qualities including: creativity and innovation; sound judgment, tact and diplomacy; strong negotiation, conflict management, and consensus-building skills; ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a demanding and dynamic environment; excellent oral and written communications skills.