Vancouver Coastal Health & University of BC Division of Cardiology
Clinical Academic Echocardiographer Position
Vancouver, BC
Full time
Start Date: October 1, 2020
The VGH Division of Cardiology seeks a full-time academic clinician echocardiographer. Qualified candidates must have completed training in cardiovascular medicine and be certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in both Internal Medicine and Cardiology, and at least 2 years of advanced echo imaging program. Preference will be given to those with additional training and expertise in strain imaging, and advanced skills in TEE including 3D TEE. The candidate will be skilled in intraoperative, interventional, and 3D echo for facilitation of procedures. The VGH-UBC Echocardiography Lab requires that the potential candidate has level 3 certification in echocardiography.
Additionally, the candidate must also have at least 1 year of dedicated research training and have completed or enrolled in an advanced research degree at the time of application. Preference will be given to those with research experience in artificial intelligence, and a strong record of peer-reviewed publications that demonstrate research productivity and the ability to obtain extramural funding.
The successful candidate is expected to have excellent communication skills, both written and oral. He/she will be expected to provide leadership, mentorship, and training as appropriate to medical students, residents, echo fellowship trainees, and graduate students. Responsibilities include supporting the Vancouver General Hospital and UBC Echocardiography Lab as a principal commitment, coverage for the inpatient cardiology consultation service, outpatient rapid access clinic, interpretation of graphics (ECGs and Holter), as well as ambulatory clinic. The candidate is expected to commit 50% of their time to research related activities, and apply for external operating and salary support within 3 years of appointment
This position will be a clinical faculty position within the Division of Cardiology at the University of British Columbia (UBC). As part of the UBC Division of Cardiology’s academic focus, the successful candidate will be expected to substantially support the development and growth of the UBC Cardiology research and teaching programs. The UBC Division of Cardiology Head will support the qualified successful applicant to be assigned the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor. However, clinical faculty appointments at UBC will be assigned a rank determined by the Appointments and Promotion Committee of the UBC Department of Medicine.
VCH hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We especially welcome applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
The anticipated start date is October 1, 2020.
Applications and nominations, including a statement of intent, referrals, and curriculum vitae, should be forwarded by May 15, 2020, to Teresa Tsang, MD, at t.tsang@ubc.ca with a copy to marilyn.robertson@vch.ca. Interviews will follow shortly thereafter, and will continue until the position is filled.
If you haven’t had a chance to check out our online citizen engagement portal, Public Health and COVID-19 (placespeak.com/phabccovid19), what are you waiting for?!
In these times of rapidly spreading misinformation and media sensationalism the Public Health Association of BC and PlaceSpeak are providing the citizens of BC with a virtual community where one can read the latest scientifically backed information & news on COVID-19, share personal experiences with managing & living a healthy life style during the pandemic, learn about resources & support that the government is providing British Columbians, and take part in a number of different online events designed to distract and delight.
We have just launched a new Discussion question and Poll on our platform to gather feedback on your food security and supply. How have you been handling the grocery shopping over the last few weeks; can you find everything you need? Do you feel enough is being done to ensure your food security during the pandemic? Are you starting your own veggie garden to supplement your groceries and reduce your need to go to the store?
Please follow the link below to sign up and let us know! We have a community of hundreds that have come together over the last couple weeks and we’d love to have you join.
Our Resources section is constantly being updated and includes all of Dr. Bonnie Henry’s daily BC updates, information on financial support being offered by both the federal and provincial governments, mental health resources, positive coping strategies, and so much more! These resources are being curated by our team and we will never post something erroneous or anything that is considered misinformation. You can trust what you find on our resources page to be trustworthy, informative and based in fact, not emotion.
If you check out our Events page, you will find a large variety of free webinars, virtual workshops and online classes from a number of partners designed to keep you busy and socializing with others even while self-isolating and social distancing. Some events coming up include the regional townhall meetings, gardening & composting workshops, cooking & baking classes, public health and healthcare related webinars, exercise groups, and even a class on Minecraft!
The events page is always looking to add more classes to the calendar. If you know of a webinar or virtual workshop coming up soon and it is not on our events page, please email Christina at coordinator@phabc.org to see about getting it added. Please note, any workshop or webinar designed to sell a product or not based on scientific fact will not be included in the events page.
Want to share your latest quarantine art masterpiece? Have a mouth-watering recipe or tips about making bread? Got some pictures of that garden you just finished seeding? If you have anything you want to share with the community, we encourage you to head over to the Noticeboard and post it there! This space is reserved for our online community to share everything and anything that has been helping you cope with COVID-19 and the impacts it has had on your life. If you have any questions, perhaps about what delivery services are available in your area or tips on how to create a non-medical mask, please feel free to post them there too.
If you have already signed up for PlaceSpeak, please consider sharing the website with your friends, family, and colleagues. It’s free to sign up, your personal information is secure and there is no where else online that you will be able to find as much resources, activities and events specific to BC and British Columbians as you will find on our platform!
An overview of the various financial support being offered by the provincial and federal governments to BC residents during the COVID-19 Pandemic, current to Wednesday April 8, 2020.
On March 11, 2020 the World Health Organization declared the global outbreak of COVID-19 a pandemic and on March 19, 2020 the BC Government announced a provincial state of emergency in response to the increasing number of cases of COVID-19 in the province. With a large network of public health professionals, researchers and community partners the Public Health Association of BC is committed to sharing evidence based public health information.
In the spirit of good corporate citizenship and as a leader in ensuring public voice for healthy public policy – PlaceSpeak an online engagement platform, has offered its full support to address the COVID 19 outbreak. Both organizations have partnered to develop an online citizen engagement platform, “Public Health and COVID-19.”
With respect to the need for this collaboration the President of PlaceSpeak Gordon Hardwick stated. “PlaceSpeak is a “made in BC” solution designed to connect and engage people online, on matters related to where they live. As people and families self isolate during this pandemic, local issues matter more than ever. PlaceSpeak is pleased to partner with PHABC during this major health event.”
As a leader in public health knowledge mobilization PHABC is a strategic partner in ensuring BC citizens have the information they need to manage this crisis as well as the resources to bolster their mental and physical health throughout the pandemic. Executive Director, Shannon Turner shared this vision for the platform; “Understanding the scope and scale of the outbreak and what we all can do to manage it, is a shared responsibility. PlaceSpeak and PHABC can help communities, organizations and individuals take the right steps, get the right answers to their questions and work collectively to take good care of ourselves and each other. Everything from how to plant a home garden to best practices for parenting will be available on the platform.”
PlaceSpeak provides a secure digital community platform where citizens of BC can share issues and questions related to COVID 19 and connect with helpful resources in their communities while practicing social distancing and self-isolation. This all-encompassing website will include polls, surveys, discussion questions, information about online events, the latest news, and evidence-based resources on the pandemic. This site will gather local, provincial, national and international information designed to support BC citizens and communities as they grapple with COVID -19.
The site will include the latest news feed from our Provincial Medical Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry and our Minister of Health, the Honorable Minister Adrian Dix, information on how to handle mental health during the pandemic from theHonorable Minister Judy Darcy’s Ministry of Mental Health & Addictions, as well as World Health Organization updates, outbreak data, social media content and supports for parents and tips for managing a long at home stay. Public health professionals will ensure curated content and rapid feedback to BC citizens.
The Community Action Initiative Society of BC (CAI BC) supports community-led projects that promote mental health, prevent substance use problems and promote effective treatment and support for individuals and families experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges in BC. We a take a localized, collaborative approach by creating networks and encouraging dialogue within and across sectors. Our goal is to bring together diverse community-based organizations to work to establish innovative, community-generated models for delivering mental health and/or substance use services in BC.
The CAI Leadership Council/Board of Directors represents a coalition of non-government organizations (NGO), First Nations Health Authority, Metis Nation British Columbia, provincial government bodies and other key stakeholders. We operate on the unceded territories of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), and xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations.
Position Summary
This role requires a person who is passionate about research, quality evidence, data integrity, knowledge mobilization and measuring the impact of policy and programs. High level skills and experience in research, evaluation and implementation theory, and both quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills, are essential. This position works with CAI’s team to lead and implement research and evaluation strategies and activities. This role supports the strategic direction of the Society through analysis and communication of evidence in support of decision making, while also supporting knowledge translation and exchange. This position provides research services focused on mental health and/or substance use topics, knowledge translation and education. Information gathered supports internal, external and community priorities. With a focus on equity-oriented approaches, data gathered inform CAI’s grant funding, training and capacity building programs. Evidence translation is an important part of this role, involving interpretation of latest research findings and community impact results into practice and policy for a variety of target audiences – including policy makers and the community-based mental health and substance use sector. The Manager of Policy, Learning and Evaluation will also contribute to other activities in conjunction with the team to help to advance CAI’s strategic goals and will work effectively with diverse stakeholders including NGO’s, provincial government bodies, municipal governments, primary care networks, and community members. This position reports to the Provincial Director.
Duties and Responsibilities
Lead research, evaluation and knowledge translation/education initiatives for various CAI program areas
Lead the development of a knowledge translation/exchange strategy for the CAI
Lead the initiative in the translation of evidence into publications that are outwardly focused, stakeholder relevant and engaging, and develop communications and engagement strategies and with respect to knowledge mobilization designed to enhance CAI’s role in the community-based mental health sector
Develop and maintain relationships with CAI partners, external stakeholders and grant recipients
Manage and maintain research-related project records, files and storage according to established standards and procedures
Lead, plan and implement research and evaluation strategies, measures, tools and resources for CAI grant recipients and the mental health and substance use sector
Build internal capacity for evaluation by leading and supporting staff and grant recipients to manage evaluation tasks related to their projects and programs, creating evaluation toolkits and resources, and conducting education sessions on evaluation topics
Conduct research and analysis to respond to specific internal and external data needs, including literature reviews, policy analysis and knowledge exchange initiatives
Provide advice and direction for various aspects of the evaluation process, including outcome and indicator development, program logic model/ theory of change, and evaluation plans and frameworks.
Develop evaluation processes within the Secretariat that complement popular and timely approaches to evaluation within the sector, (i.e. developmental and participatory evaluation approaches)
Provide high-level policy and project advice to project managers, the Provincial Director and Leadership Council/Board of Directors, making policy connections and proposing options and solutions
Provide evidence to the sector’s value proposition through supporting performance measurement and evaluation which links to quality assurance initiatives or broader sector development activities
Work with the CAI Program Manager, Grants & Community Funding to review and approve evaluation plans and reports for CAI grant recipients
Advise the Provincial Director and CAI Leadership Council/Board of Directors of issues and opportunities related to research, knowledge translation and/or evaluation initiatives
Give presentations and attend meetings on behalf of the CAI, with approval of the Provincial Director
Other duties as required
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Public Administration, Public Health, Health Sciences, Public Policy, Community Development, Psychology, Social Work or a related fiend and can demonstrate:
Five to seven (5-7) years of recent, related experience conducting research, evaluating programs and/or administering grants or managing community programs
Experiencing developing and implementing evaluation plans
Knowledge and/or experience with mental health and/or substance use topics and services in BC
Knowledge and Skills
Proven research, writing and policy experience and education most often attained through completing a Master’s degree and a minimum of 5 years’ employment in a related job
Knowledge and experience in evaluating community impact
Ability to design, develop and apply a variety of research and evaluation methodologies (both quantitative and qualitative)
Ability to synthesize and interpret complex data for the purposes of producing reports, briefing notes, correspondence, and other materials
Strong computer literacy, including full competency in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and competency in data analysis software (e.g., SPSS)
Experience with webinar software (e.g., Adobe Connect) and website platforms (e.g., WordPress, Mail Chimp)
Strong internet and public database search skills
Project management experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proven ability to communicate with different audiences
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to work independently, and as part of a team
Strong multi-tasking skills to prioritize and organize tasks, and meet deadlines
Ability to exercise good judgment and work with confidential materials
Experience in knowledge translation best practice and government relations is an asset
Direct/Indirect Reports
This position has a minimum of one direct report
This position has a minimum of one indirect report
Working conditions
This position is located in Vancouver. The usual work week is 37.5 hours. Most work is accomplished during usual business hours however; the successful candidate will need to maintain some flexible scheduling.
Travel may be required.
This position is a unionized position under the Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association Collective Agreement. The rate of pay is $34.20 per hour.
This temporary assignment will end upon return of the incumbent.
The Community Action Initiative Society of BC (CAI BC) supports community-led projects that promote mental health, prevent substance use problems and promote effective treatment and support for individuals and families experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges in BC. We a take a localized, collaborative approach by creating networks and encouraging dialogue within and across sectors. Our goal is to bring together diverse community-based organizations to work to establish innovative, community-generated models for delivering mental health and/or substance use services in BC.
The CAI Leadership Council/Board of Directors represents a coalition of non-government organizations (NGO), First Nations Health Authority, Metis Nation British Columbia, provincial government bodies and other key stakeholders. We operate on the unceded territories of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), and xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations.
About the Job
The Community Grants Manager will coordinate, manage and facilitate a province-wide, community-based project. This multi-year project includes the implementation, management and administration of a $10 million grants program in addition to supporting training, evaluation and knowledge exchange activities. With a focus on health equity, the aim of the project is to increase access to publicly funded, community-based counselling, and increase the quality of community-based counselling services, to achieve improved mental health and substance use outcomes in BC. This position reports directly to the Provincial Director.
Responsibilities
Lead the application and adjudication process for dissemination of annual grant funding awards
Develop and administer grant program training and capacity-building activities
Ongoing communication with grantees, and follow-up to ensure alignment with original grant application
Ensure reporting and accountability requirements of grants are met by grantees and trouble-shoot any difficulties or issues that arise
Work with online system designer to ensure the CAI’s online granting and reporting system is updated to reflect the needs of the project
Develop and manage project budget and resources to ensure cost-effectiveness and program accountability
Support the CAI Manager of Policy, Learning & Evaluation and third-party evaluators by coordinating and compiling project related qualitative and quantitative data for quality improvement, reporting and grant program sustainability
Develop project reports, briefing notes and status updates
Support knowledge translation efforts that promote high quality, evidence-based resources to guide and inform community-led approaches
Provide regular updates to the Provincial Director and the Ministry of Health / Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions
What you will bring to the role
You will have a Graduate degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Public Health, Public Policy, Public Administration, Social Work, Counselling Psychology), and 3-5 years of project and/or grant management experience. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
Knowledge/Skills
Experience in working with community grants and an understanding of the principles and practices of contract management
Excellent project management skills including; project planning to ensure the project achieves its goals and objectives, resource and financial management, and being an effective communicator for successful project delivery
Knowledge of risk management, along with resourcefulness and innovation to solve problems
Strategic and conceptual thinking and analysis, including ability to adapt project delivery to respond to evaluation results, stakeholder input and opportunity
Establishing and maintaining effective relationships and partnership with internal and external stakeholders
Familiarity with the mental health and substance use service delivery systems and approaches in BC
Ability to assess and prioritize multiple tasks and demands
Sound knowledge of principles of health equity, mental health and wellness, and social determinants of health
Plain language writing and editing, and structural editing
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Excellent working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Knowledge of and/or work experience in the community-based counselling sector in BC will be considered an asset.
Working conditions
This position is located in downtown Vancouver, and we offer a flexible work environment. This position is full-time at 37.5 hours/week. Most work is accomplished during usual business hours however; the successful candidate will need to maintain some flexible scheduling. Travel may be required.
This position is a unionized position under The Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association Collective Agreement. The rate of pay is $34.20 per hour.
This position is offered as a 2-year contract with the opportunity for extension.
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