About the role
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 Director, the Manager, Contracts and Performance is responsible for all aspects of contract management. This position manages multi-million dollar contracts across the program portfolio and across Vancouver Island. Additionally, this position develops, implements, monitors, and makes recommendation for mitigation of variances in service delivery and funding of approximately 45 contracted service partners.
The Manager, Contracts and Performance provides leadership in the delivery of the program with a focus on coordination and integration of contracted program services across the Island. The Manager, Contracts and performance leads or participates in identified contract management projects, proposes new initiatives, liaises with other Island Health programs, and manages stakeholder engagement, communications and quality improvement activities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Master's degree in a relevant discipline. Seven years' of relevant experience, including several years' management experience, preferably in the long-term care or primary care. Formal project management training is an asset.
Skills And Abilities
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Demonstrated leadership ability in complex and highly changeable situations.
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Able to operate independently and complete projects within sensitive timelines
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Strong interpersonal and teambuilding skills.
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Demonstrated project management skills including understanding of group process and experience resolving complex multi-stakeholder issues.
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Strong written and oral communication skills.
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Ability to integrate administrative, professional and operational aspects of programs and projects an effective and efficient manner.
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Demonstrated analysis, planning and evaluation skills within the health care system.
Job Requirements:
https://jd.viha.ca/JD2142.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.
About the role
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 Director, the Manager, Contracts and Performance is responsible for all aspects of contract management. This position manages multi-million dollar contracts across the program portfolio and across Vancouver Island. Additionally, this position develops, implements, monitors, and makes recommendation for mitigation of variances in service delivery and funding of approximately 45 contracted service partners.
The Manager, Contracts and Performance provides leadership in the delivery of the program with a focus on coordination and integration of contracted program services across the Island. The Manager, Contracts and performance leads or participates in identified contract management projects, proposes new initiatives, liaises with other Island Health programs, and manages stakeholder engagement, communications and quality improvement activities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Master's degree in a relevant discipline. Seven years' of relevant experience, including several years' management experience, preferably in the long-term care or primary care. Formal project management training is an asset.
Skills And Abilities
-
Demonstrated leadership ability in complex and highly changeable situations.
-
Able to operate independently and complete projects within sensitive timelines
-
Strong interpersonal and teambuilding skills.
-
Demonstrated project management skills including understanding of group process and experience resolving complex multi-stakeholder issues.
-
Strong written and oral communication skills.
-
Ability to integrate administrative, professional and operational aspects of programs and projects an effective and efficient manner.
-
Demonstrated analysis, planning and evaluation skills within the health care system.
Job Requirements:
https://jd.viha.ca/JD2142.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.