Apply your exceptional pharmaceutical and communication skills in this rewarding, career building role
The Drug Intelligence, Optimization, Outcomes, and Strategy Branch provides strategic leadership and operations in Drug Program management of the Ministry of Health’s PharmaCare program. The branch leads the Ministry’s involvement in national pharmaceutical strategies, oversight and policy development of various specialty areas, and development of various drug use surveillance initiatives. The branch also promotes optimal use of medications and quality prescribing to improved health outcomes through initiatives such as Provincial Academic Detailing (PAD) service, and involvement in the development of provincial clinical practice guidelines.
The Pharmacist provides professional consultation, policy advice, literature evaluation, knowledge translation, and program evaluation for the Pharmaceutical Services Division and participates in the evidence based review process of new drugs, drug classes, and existing drugs on the PharmaCare Program’s benefit list. The Pharmacist requires a high level of understanding of pharmaceutical treatment and medical practice to understand and work with highly trained general practitioners, specialists, other healthcare professionals, patients and Ministry personnel. A highly effective communicator, you provide written communications to the public and senior executive for the Drug Intelligence, Optimization, Outcomes, and Strategy Branch. Organized and results oriented, you are able to deal with the daily pressure of critical timelines in a politically sensitive, highly confidential environment. A skilled collaborator, you establish and maintain productive working relationships with numerous internal and external stakeholders and provide direct support to the Drug Intelligence, Optimization, Outcomes, and Strategy Leadership Team.
Qualifications for this role include:
Graduation from recognized Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences with a minimum Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
Current registration and license in good standing as a Licensed Pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of BC.
Considerable (2-5 years) systems experience as a licensed practicing pharmacist in BC retail or hospital pharmacy practice.
Experience in medical literature research, analysis and interpretation.
Advanced degree (e.g., master’s or doctorate in pharmacy) or completion of recognized pharmacy residency program would be an asset.
Are you invested in supporting the mental health of BC’s children and youth? Are you ready to commit to strengthening your existing skills through an evidence based positive parenting model?
In 2015, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) BC launched the Confident Parents: Thriving Kids program. This early intervention program provides preventive and clinical interventions for families of youngsters with behavioural problems in the externalizing spectrum such as aggression, antisocial behaviour, conduct problems, conduct disorder, oppositional defiance, delinquency, and substance use. This empirically supported program is proven to promote healthy child development and reduce moderate behavioural problems. Through structured sessions with trained practitioners, parents and primary caregivers are empowered to become the primary change agents for the child. Confident Parents: Thriving Kids is delivered free of charge to parents and/or caregivers via telephone in the comfort and privacy of their own homes at times convenient to them.
What you will be doing:
We are looking for a Lead, Clinical Services to oversee the Confident Parents, Thriving Kids (CPTK) coaching team, providing effective guidance, coaching, and motivation on a daily basis. This position is the primary contact point for all CPTK Parent Support Supervisors and Coaches. The Lead will receive training and certification in the PMTO model as well as ongoing coaching and support in managing the Supervisors and Coach Practitioners. In this role, you will be required to complete Confident Parents, Thriving Kids (CPTK) certification and actively participate in comprehensive, multi-phased training in PMTO (Parent Management Training – the Oregon Model) and maintain small case load of referred families.
In addition to creating an inspiring and creative team environment with a culture of open communication, setting clear team goals and monitoring those goals for completion, you will also be overseeing day-to-day clinical support and trouble-shooting for CPTK Coach Supervisors and Coach Practitioners. Other duties and responsibilities associated with this position include but are not limited to:
Provide oversight and clinical supervision to CPTK Supervisors by creating individual work plans, and evaluating job performance during regular supervision sessions as well as listening to team members’ feedback and collaboratively resolving any issues or conflicts
Discovering and building strategies to respond to training needs including provide coaching
This role involves handling escalated cases, ensuring safety protocol is adhered to, particularly with concerns surrounding child protection.
Work with clients and practitioners to ensure client commitment to program expectations
Identify potential barriers to effective service delivery and work to remove these barriers
Monitor timelines and quality of reports and documentation as well as monitor team performance and reports on metrics
Attendance at CPTK supervisory seminars in order to promote agency support/assistance for Practitioners.
Provide oversight needed to ensure successful implementation of CPTK such as client outcomes and reviews, problem-solve with practitioners, supervisors and program manager
Serve as liaison across multiple levels (e.g. CMHA leadership, CPTK Program Manager, Supervisors, Practitioners and Community Partners), maintaining and monitoring lines of communication among all relevant parties.
What you bring to the role:
You will have a Master’s degree in Social Work, Counselling Psychology or Child and Youth Care or related discipline and at least 2 year’s staff supervisory experience, preferably in child/family services setting, along with at least 3 years’ experience delivering in child and family services. An equivalent combination of professional experience and education may be considered. We are looking for someone who will give a long term commitment to the project, (2-3 years).
In addition, you will have:
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public health, health education, and health literacy, particularly in multiple settings or with various populations;
Knowledge of community outreach;
Knowledge of the mental health and addictions systems in BC;
Cultural competency
Knowledge of specialized and personal computer systems and databases, Internet, and software applications, particularly Microsoft Office.
Non-judgmental, flexible, creative and committed to working with and supporting Practitioners, parents and primary caregivers in challenging circumstances, displaying good judgment, empathy, ethics and a sense of social justice;
Available and eager to participate in demanding learning environment, with a commitment to strength-based approach, and to research and evidence based practices, and have the ability to receive and incorporate feedback and be willing to have work recorded;
Proven work experience as a team leader or supervisor, with excellent communication skills both verbally and written.
Comfortable and knowledgeable about behavioral approaches, and have several years’ experience as a group facilitator and experience implementing evidence based interventions.
This position requires strong organization and time management skills;
Personal experience with mental health or addiction issues and services, through self or loved ones, is an asset in this role.
Ability to work flexible hours as required by parents and primary caregivers. This includes working regular evenings and weekends.
Working Conditions
This position is located in Vancouver. Please note that due to the confidential nature of support services provided to families, telecommuting is not an option in this position. All work will take place at the CMHA office. The usual work week is 37.5 with evening and weekend hours as required. This position is dependent on continued funding.
How to Apply
We will consider applications from interested candidates who submit a resume and cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications outlined above. Please submit in PDF format to human.resources@cmha.bc.ca by Friday, April 13, 2018.
CMHA, BC Division is committed to our workforce reflecting the diversity of the communities within which we work. As such, we encourage applications from persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and others who may contribute to the diversity of our staff.
Located on the unceded territories of the Coast Salish Peoples.
This position will be temporary “As and When Needed” with an end date of March 31, 2019.
Apply your program development and analytical skills to support exceptional service delivery
HealthLink BC’s (HLBC) telehealth platform delivers high quality telehealth services across the continuum of care to health care providers and the public that positively impact the health care experience, health outcomes and the availability and use of health human resources in a way that will improve the affordability and sustainability of health care in British Columbia. HLBC’s comprehensive self-care and health system navigation services focus on quality client services to consumers and health care professionals.
HealthLink BC is a transforming organization that will realize technological innovation and enhancement of current core services and an expansion and integration into other health-related initiatives that will promote improved wellness and health for the residents of British Columbia and other jurisdictions. HealthLink BC plays an integral role in health system redesign and Ministry of Health initiatives now and into the future.
The Qualified Exercise Professional delivers telehealth physical activity services to the public, health professionals and the media in British Columbia. The services provides physical activity information, education and advice to clients on becoming active and maintaining a healthy lifestyle through a variety of channels including telephone, public and professional print resources, web, email and approved social media channels.
Qualifications for this role include:
Undergraduate degree in Exercise Science (e.g. Bachelor of Kinesiology) or equivalent.
Certified Exercise Physiologist, certified in good standing with the Health and Fitness Federation of Canada and with the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology or with the American College of Sports Medicine. Advanced certification or completion of additional training or internship in exercise science is preferred.
Minimum two (2) years as a practicing certified exercise physiologist with experience providing physical activity information, guidance (e.g., exercise prescription, precautions, resources, tools) and health screening for a wide range of clients, including children, athletes, families, older adults, and individuals living with chronic medical conditions. Experience in a tele-health environment is preferred.
Work experience in physical activity related education and behavioural counselling acquired in a variety of settings. Experience in lifestyle counselling by telephone is preferred. Experience in family-centred care working with children in the area of weight management is preferred.
Significant experience in applied research and critical appraisal of the literature and in writing practice guidelines and public and professional resources.
Experience talking on the phone and typing simultaneously.
Are you a detail-oriented, strategic thinker who is passionate about building relationships among stakeholders to ensure they succeed in their joint mission of achieving mental health for all? Do you have experience with inclusive community engagement processes, particularly supporting the voice and empowerment of marginalized communities? If so, we want you to join our team to help us strengthen CMHA within BC by unifying and aligning the work of our BC Division office and 14 community-based Branches located throughout the province, and to help us make sure our work is rooted in the direct experiences of people with mental health and substance use-related problems.
In this role, you will work under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer and the Senior Director, Policy, Research and Government Relations to develop a 3-year operational plan to support our Branches and BC Division Office to work together to strengthen the overall impact of CMHA in BC, and to strengthen our community outreach and engagement. The role involves coordinating and overseeing the Branch-BC Division Agreement and accreditation activities and acting as a resource for Branch Board Presidents and ED’s to support the success of a number of joint initiatives. Your role will also involve coordinating, planning and executing community outreach and participatory engagement activities to ensure the expertise of people with diverse and lived experiences of mental health and addictions are reflected in our work.
About You
You are a university graduate with 3-5 years of experience in quality assurance, governance, community development, stakeholder relations, and/or community engagement (or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience). You have experience in project management, you care about and are skilled at designing effective processes that support collaboration, and you have an eye for detail when planning, communicating, and reviewing budgets and financial reports. You have strong relationship-building skills, facilitation experience, and expertise navigating complex relationships, ideally in the non-profit sector. Knowledge of the mental health and addictions systems in BC, or personal experience through yourself or someone close to you, would also be valuable in this role.
Working With Us
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, flexible work hours and a friendly and engaging work environment. The role is 37.5 hours/week working primarily out of downtown Vancouver, although the position requires some flexibility and occasional travel within BC.
Apply for the Job
If you are still interested, send us your resume and cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the position. Please submit these documents in PDF format to human.resources@cmha.bc.ca by 5 p.m. on April 13, 2018. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
We believe that diversity makes us stronger. We encourage applications from racialized and Indigenous people, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and people with disabilities, as well as others who may help us build a staff that reflects the communities we serve.
Improving usability, safety and patient outcomes with health information technology
February 14 – 17, 2019
Delta Ocean Pointe Resort
100 Harbour Rd
Victoria, BC, Canada
An international conference addressing Information Technology and Communications in Health (ITCH)
Call for Papers
Improving Usability, Safety and Patient Outcomes with Health Information Technology is the working theme for the 2019 international conference being held in Victoria, BC, Canada. Health information technologies are revolutionizing and streamlining healthcare and their uptake is rising dramatically. The variety and range of technologies and software applications is considerable and there is increasing demand for implementation of healthcare IT in hospitals, clinics, homes and in the virtual space of mHealth, pervasive healthcare and social media. However, to effectively implement these technologies scientific research and industrial and governmental supports must be strongly in place in order to transform healthcare and build capacity at the regional, national and global levels. The conference will take a multi-perspective view about what is needed in order to move technology along to real sustained and widespread use in moving research findings and approaches into practice. Solutions range from improvements in usability and training, to need for new and improved design of information systems, user interfaces and interoperable solutions, to governmental policy, mandates, initiatives and need for regulation. In addition, greater interaction will be needed among industrial, governmental and academic partners.
Topics presented will range from the design, development and use of specific information communication technologies. We welcome submissions addressing, but not limited to, the following areas of interest:
Electronic health records
Personal health records and patient portals
Human factors and usability engineering
National & international strategies and policy
Nursing informatics
Public health informatics
Ethics, privacy and cyber security
Mobile technologies and telehealth
Clinical decision support systems
Clinical guidelines and protocols
Health information technology safety
Human-computer interaction
Evaluation studies
E-learning, education and training
Consumer informatics
Healthcare modeling and simulation
Big data and data mining
Data analytics
Interoperability
Social media in healthcare
Standards, terminologies and ontologies
Sensors and sensing technologies in the home
Robotics to support health
Information visualization
Blockchain
Artificial intelligence
Cloud computing
Internet of Things (IoT)
Machine learning
Health technology assessment
Smart homes and cities for health
Bioinformatics and Genomics
Persons interested in presenting should submit completed papers to the ITCH 2019 Steering Committee no later than September 15, 2018. Papers which must be no longer than five pages, will be peer-reviewed for acceptance and publication in Proceedings – ITCH 2019. Authors will be notified of acceptance by October 22, 2018. All papers and requests for information are to be sent to itch@uvic.ca. The language of the papers and conference is English.
The camera-ready document must be structured and formatted in accordance with instructions found at the IOS Press website: https://www.iospress.nl/service/authors/latex-and-word-tools-for-book-authors/. Submit the manuscript in a file that is in Microsoft Word, as well as a high resolution PDF with all fonts embedded. Accepted papers will be printed in a Medline indexed publication and will be Open Access.
Enhancing Public Health Organizational Capacity to Improve Health Equity
The National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH) is seeking public health departments to partner in a two-year project (project overview) to increase effective organizational capacity for health equity-oriented action. The project will combine an international learning circle and three public health departments acting as practice sites. This is a great opportunity for your organization to gain know-how, staff skill and knowledge. Please consider applying (site expectations).
Project goal: Learn what frameworks, strategies and organizational conditions are most useful and effective to develop and sustain such capacity in the Canadian public health context.
Process: Sites will participate in a learning circle that combines evidence appraisal, expert opinion, practice-based innovation and collaborative learning. Each site will design and implement a project to improve health equity action that fits with your organization’s priorities and fiscal allocations.
Organizational benefits:
Support from the NCCDH for the implementation of a concrete, time-limited organizational change project with actionable steps
Access to state-of-the-art expertise, current evidence and awareness of emerging innovations
Enhanced, mutually supporting professional networks
New application deadline: April 13, 2018.
Le Centre de collaboration nationale des déterminants de la santé (CCNDS) est à la recherche de services de santé publique prêts à jouer le rôle de partenaires dans le cadre d’un projet de deux ans (survol du projet) qui vise à renforcer la capacité organisationnelle d’agir sur l’équité en santé. Le projet comportera entre autres un cercle d’apprentissage international et trois services de santé publique qui joueront le rôle de sites d’essai. Il s’agit d’une occasion inespérée pour votre organisme d’accroître le savoir-faire, les compétences et les connaissances de son personnel. N’hésitez pas à soumettre votre candidature (les attentes).
Objectif du projet : Découvrir quels cadres théoriques, quelles stratégies et quelles conditions organisationnelles sont les plus utiles et les plus efficaces pour développer et soutenir cette capacité dans le milieu de la santé publique du Canada.
Processus : Les sites participeront à un cercle d’apprentissage chargé d’évaluer les données probantes, le point de vue des spécialistes, les innovations fondées sur les pratiques et les apprentissages collaboratifs. Chaque site mettra au point et exécutera un projet en vue d’améliorer sa démarche pour faire avancer l’équité en santé, en concordant le projet en question avec les priorités et les budgets de l’organisme pour les exercices financiers.
Avantages pour l’organisme :
Soutien du CCNDS dans la mise en œuvre d’un projet de changement organisationnel concret dans un temps limité, y compris les étapes à suivre
Accès à des compétences de pointe, aux données probantes les plus récentes et à l’information sur les innovations émergentes
Réseautage professionnel assurant un appui mutuel plus solide
Nouvelle date limite de dépôt d’une demande : le 13 avril 2018.
