Leader, Knowledge Exchange, Mental Health

4 weeks ago


Surrey, Canada Fraser Health Full time
Salary range

The salary range for this position is CAD $44.14 - $63.45 / hour
Why Fraser Health?

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. Our team of nearly 45,000 medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care.

All new hires to Fraser Health must have full COVID 19 vaccination (have received a full series of a World Health Organization “WHO” approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines). Please note this applies to all postings, and individual medical exemptions must be approved by the Provincial Health Officer.

We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.

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Detailed Overview

Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health:

Reporting to the Executive Director, Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU), the Leader, Knowledge Exchange, MHSU is responsible for leading, managing, coordinating, implementing and/or evaluatingMHSU change initiatives that align with the BC Ministry of Health, Fraser Health and Mental Health and Substance Use Services strategic directions that strengthen systems of care. Consults with the MHSU leadership, management team, and staff members to ensure effective translation of promising evidence into action for practitioners, decision-makers, and the public. Provides leadership related to knowledge exchange including evidence-informed change management, practice development, and developmental evaluation. The Leader, Knowledge Exchange may be assigned to support time-limited projects in other areas of MHSU services in Fraser Health.
Responsibilities

  1. Leads the identification, planning and implementation of change initiatives relating to knowledge exchange and education, change management, practice development, research, evaluation, health system support / networks, and specialized knowledge exchange consultation, evaluation and LEAN process knowledge supporting the MHSU vision, mandate, and strategic directions.
  2. Provides support and recommendations, in consultation with the Executive Director, to the development of infrastructure support for MHSU activities under provincial mandate areas.
  3. Works collaboratively with MHSU leadership team, management team and regional resources in the development, implementation, and evaluation ofprojects in support of strategic MHSU programs and initiatives; maintains primary responsibility foroverall project managementas appropriate and directed.
  4. Reviews relevant evidence-informed and promising practice literature and consults with clinical leaders and specialists to integrate evidence-informed approaches which support the long term strategic plan.
  5. Implements the LEAN principles, where applicable, and develops standards of performance that are based on LEAN process innovation to improve MHSU service delivery utilization and quality.
  6. Guides the identification, collection, and analysis of relevant information relating to current programs, initiatives and/or projects and synthesizes findings to put forward recommendations to the MHSU leadership team for development, implementation, analysis, dissemination of findings, and policy/practice implications.
  7. Develops and implements communication plans to ensure timely updates are provided to all internal stakeholders.
  8. Disseminates information and knowledge products, in consultation with the Executive Director, related to projects, key programs and initiatives under the identified mandate areas through a variety of vehicles.
  9. Provides updates and/or presentations on change initiatives to internal stakeholders, and when relevant and approved, to external agencies, organizations, and other stakeholders.
  10. 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.
  11. Actively contributes to the development and maintenance of relationships with other Health Authorities, 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.
  12. Actively contributes to the management and facilitation of efforts to identify promising practices, grounded strategies and activities for health professionals, policy/ decision makers, and the public in research, practice, and policy.
  13. Assists in coordinating regional planning exercises to ensure development of comprehensive and integrated regional strategies and specialized services.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Master's degree in Health, Social Sciences, or Education. A minimum of five (5) years in a project planning or management role in a health, social services, government, or community organization.

Competencies

Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed.

Professional/Technical Capabilities:

  • Knowledge of mental health and substance use research and clinical practices; health systems and policy; population health, prevention, and health promotion; knowledge exchange; developmental evaluation.
  • Understanding of and demonstrated skills in several key areas, including: project management; change management; organizational behaviour; research and evaluation; relevant computer software applications; funding structures and application processes; training and education; policy review and analysis; curriculum development, educational design, teaching and facilitation; community development activities and partnerships.
  • Related experience in: conducting literature searches and reviews, evidence-informed practice reviews, policy analysis, working collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholder groups; and providing curriculum planning and design, training and education activities.
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