Policy Specialist
2 weeks ago
**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 Manager, Policy Stewardship Office, the Policy Specialist works collaboratively to provide leadership in the implementation and evaluation of an organizational framework for policy development. The Policy Specialist provides analysis for the creation and management of key organizational policies that support patient and staff safety and care, and advises on document development processes. The Policy Specialist plays an integral role in engaging internal and external stakeholders regarding corporate social responsibility, legislative compliance, and public transparency related to policy development. The Policy Specialist provides leadership in ensuring a consistent policy process is applied across the health authority. The Policy Specialist works with staff, physician and patient partners, utilizing capacity-building strategies to enhance the skills, abilities, resources and commitment required to develop and implement a strong foundation for policy development.
**QUALIFICATIONS**:
**Education, Training And Experience**:
A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Masters' degree in a related health discipline and seven (7) years' recent related experience including two (2) years' experience in policy development, implementation and evaluation, along with knowledge of relevant legislative and accreditation requirements.
**Skills And Abilities**:
- Educational preparation in quality improvement, certificate in quality improvement or equivalent training in the use of quality improvement, communication methods and tools.
- Extensive knowledge and ability in clinical health care practice, education and program planning, development and evaluation.
- Exceptional leadership skills with proven ability to drive change in a proactive manner.
- Demonstrated ability to provide progressive and innovative approaches to service delivery and program issues.
- Sound interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to engage and develop partnerships with a broad range of stakeholders both internal and external to the organization.
- Application of critical thinking to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Proven ability to facilitate groups, negotiate and remain neutral in situations.
- A strong commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary teamwork, across programs and services.
- Able to model organizational values and principles.
- Able to implement capacity-building strategies.
- Able to effectively self-manage schedules and calendars as it relates to deadlines and workload.
- Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to effectively plan, prioritize, and carry out projects within deadlines, together with analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the role.
**Job Requirements**:
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