Lead, Knowledge Exchange, Mental Health
1 week ago
The salary range for this position is CAD $45.46 - $65.35 / hour.
Job Summary
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for knowledge exchange and making an impact in the health and social services sectors? We're looking for a dedicated Lead, Knowledge Exchange to join our team and drive innovation in the Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) space
What We're Looking For:
- A Master's degree in Health, Social Sciences, or Education.
- At least 5 years of experience in knowledge exchange, project planning, or management within health, social services, government, or community organizations.
This is your chance to step into a pivotal role where you'll make a tangible difference while collaborating with forward-thinking teams. If you have the expertise and are ready to take on a leadership challenge, we want to hear from you
Detailed Overview
Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health:
Reporting to the Manager, Learning Health Systems & Knowledge Exchange, Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU), the Lead, Knowledge Exchange, MHSU is responsible for supporting and coordinating the strategic dissemination and application of research, best practices and innovations in the Mental Health and Substance Use program. Consults with the MHSU leadership, management team, staff members and patients and clients 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 Lead, Knowledge Exchange may be assigned to support time-limited projects in other areas of MHSU services in Fraser Health.
Responsibilities
1. Supports 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. Works collaboratively with MHSU leadership team, management team and regional resources in the development, implementation, and evaluation of projects in support of strategic MHSU programs and initiatives; maintains primary responsibility for overall project management as appropriate and directed.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Develops and implements communication plans to ensure timely updates are provided to all internal stakeholders.
7. Develops and manages content for knowledge exchange systems or platforms.
8. Disseminates information and knowledge products, in consultation with the Leader, 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. Assists in coordinating regional planning exercises to ensure development of comprehensive and integrated regional strategies and specialized services.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Master's degree in Health, Social Sciences, or Education. A minimum of five (5) years in a knowledge exchange, 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.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently as well as in a team.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
About Fraser Health
Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.
People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.
We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health's hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.
Together, we are the heart of health care.
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