Background:

Divisions of Family Practice are an innovation in health care in BC, designed to support and advocate for family physicians, increase primary health care capacity and improve patient health outcomes. The Central Island Division (CIDFP) of Family Practice is a non-profit organization governed by a board whose members are primarily family physicians in the Parksville, Qualicum Beach, and Port Alberni areas (geographic area).

A Primary Care Network (PCN) is a clinical network of local primary care service providers located in a geographical area, with patient medical homes (PMHs) as the foundation. A PCN is enabled by a partnership between Divisions of Family Practice, Indigenous organizations, community stakeholders, and the health authority.

Job Summary:

The Port Alberni Project Lead, Primary Care Network will support the development and execution of the Primary Care Network (PCN) Service Plan within the Central Island Division of Family Practice (CIDFP), a non-profit organization in BC. The Project Lead will focus on project planning, integration of allied health professionals, co-designing team-based care services, monitoring project progress, and reporting to the PCN Director. An important aspect of this position is oversight of the development and building an Indigenous Community Health Centre in Port Alberni.

This role requires collaboration with physicians, health authorities, Indigenous groups, and other community stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning & Development: Lead and support clinical service development and planning, including facility buildouts and improvements.
2. Integration & Support: Help integrate allied health professionals, Indigenous wellness providers, and clinical staff into primary care teams.
3. Facilitation & Teamwork: Facilitate meetings to co-design culturally safe, team-based care and support change management strategies.
4. Monitoring & Reporting: Track project progress, finances, and deliverables, and provide regular reports to the Community Health Centre sub-committee and Steering Committee.
5. Collaboration: Work closely with other contractors, staff, and community organizations to ensure project success.

Qualifications:

• Education/Experience: A relevant undergraduate degree, with at least 10 years of experience in change management, community engagement, and primary healthcare in BC.
• Skills: Experience with clinical operations, capital planning, project management, change management, and working with diverse communities, especially Indigenous groups.

Desired Skills:

• Clinical experience and familiarity with MedAccess EMR and other EMRs.
• Expertise in team dynamics, strategic thinking, coaching, and facilitating change.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with multiple stakeholders.

Contract Details:

• Hours: Up to 20 hours per week, with some flexibility.
• Pay: $65/hour.
• Term: 1 year, with potential for renewal.
• Location: Home office with travel required for regional meetings.
• Start Date:  Ideally by January 20, 2025

Application:

Submit a resume and cover letter to Evelyn Clark, Executive Director via Amanda Salvage at asalvage@cidivision.ca by January 10, 2025.