Project Director, Primary Health Care Initiatives

Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $59.56 - $85.62 / hour Detailed Overview:
**Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families**:
Reporting to the Executive Director, Primary Health Care & Chronic Disease Management, the Project Director is accountable to lead the development of regional initiatives for Primary Health Care Services across Fraser Health.

Oversees the development, coordination and implementation of innovative initiatives and strategies which promote and facilitate Fraser Health’s Primary Care mandate. Provides strategic and operational leadership by recommending strategies, policies and operational changes as necessary; reviews and recommends new/improved processes identifying new methodologies and innovative technologies where appropriate to improve and provide services focused on keeping patients healthy while improving access to care.

As a key member of the senior leadership team, provides advice and recommendations to the Executive Director on operational and strategic issues across the Primary Care Networks/Urgent Primary Care Centres (PCN/UPCC). Provides project direction, oversight and leadership to clinical or project teams to ensure timely and effective planning, coordination, integration and standardization of project deliverables. Manages project budget, risk assessment and status reporting including resources for project staff teams; provides effective communication and coordination with other teams, programs and leaders within Fraser Health or outside agencies as appropriate.

**Responsibilities**:

- Accountable to lead the development, coordination and implementation of strategic regional initiatives and projects for Primary Health Care Services (Primary Care Networks/UPCCs) across Fraser Health.
- In partnership with operational leaders, plans, directs, coordinates and implements major initiatives to facilitate/advance the implementation of new Urgent Primary Care Centres, clinics and other initiatives within PHC networks. Initiative design includes innovative processes, technologies and methodologies to provide effective health services.
- Advises the Executive Director on the strategic objectives and implementation of major projects; recommends current and future program/service adjustments; makes timely business decisions and recommendations regarding project budgets and use of resources; ensures legal, financial and operational activities are consistent and compatible with Fraser Health's standards.
- Directs the design and development of strategic primary health care initiatives that reflect the dynamic nature of health care, while optimizing patient experience, quality, technology and opportunities for service integration.
- Oversees implementation (timelines, critical path, progress, accountabilities and budget), and leads health leaders toward the achievement of strategic goals.
- As appropriate/required, defines, leads and oversees an overall change management approach and methodology, including identifying resistance and performance gaps, formulating plans and activities to support transformational processes.
- Develops and maintains partnerships with key partners (i.e. VP sponsor, Ministry of Health Leadership, Fraser Health Executive Directors and operational leaders); establishes and manages contracts with external resources as appropriate; manages intersections and impacts by working with various partners to ensure effective collaboration and communication.
- Communicates effectively with FH leadership to obtain/understand operational priorities, issues and constraints, and to evaluate and recommend alternative solutions and strategies as required.
- Provides leadership in networking and negotiating to ensure that required organizational standards are met and sustainable supports are in place.
- Responsible to lead the formation, selection, development and management of a project team of employees and/or consultants to achieve value for the organization. Facilitates and promotes the development of team values, team dynamics, collaborative relationships and trust among team members and clinical partners.
- Develops and manages project team/portfolio human resource budgets; leads and manages effective recruitment, training, performance evaluation as per FH policy.
- Evaluates project related risks and issues; investigates, resolves and plans around applicable legal issues and standards with respect to procurement, accreditation and safety issues. Informs and reports on strategic interdependencies.
- Reviews and approves requests for project scope changes; consults with partners and senior leadership on change decisions; ensures appropriate systems and processes are in place to record and monitor scope changes.
- Manages and maintains control of milestones, progress and status of all initiatives; ensures appropriate reporting, com