Learning Health System Facilitator

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.

The Learning Health System (LHS) Facilitator supports and enables a rapid learning approach to clinical care, aligning multiple approaches such as research, quality improvement, evaluation and the ongoing integration of new diagnostic and care innovations. Working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, the LHS Facilitator supports teams and workflows to collect data, generate knowledge from the data and drive practice change to improve outcomes over time and share learning locally and more broadly. The LHS approach is grounded in patient priorities; patients are essential members of the interdisciplinary team throughout the process. LHS processes supported by this role include building capacity for knowledge generation (research and/or evidence synthesis) and application (knowledge brokering) within a clinical care setting. The LHS Facilitator will collaborate with health service leaders, front-line staff, clinicians, researchers, and informatics experts to support learning cycles that improve outcomes for patients and value for the health system.

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health, cultural safety, anti-racism, equity, diversity and inclusion principles and practices are a fundamental requirement in all elements of this role.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Master's Degree in a health related field. Seven (7) years' of progressive experience working within or directly in a clinical/applied health research-focused public health care environment.

Skills And Abilities

• Functional understanding of clinical care settings in the public health system.
• Experience in the conduct of applied health research/patient oriented research, quality improvement and/or evaluation of health services.
• Proven leadership skills (including but not limited to forging and maintaining relationships, communications, engaging others, conflict resolution, achieving results, developing coalitions).
• Ability to conduct literature searches and reviews, applicability assessment and interpretation.
• Training/education in cultural safety/humility, equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with people in all levels of health care, academia and patients and families.
• Previous experience in the development of work plans, budgets and communication plans.
• Well-developed public speaking skills, and ability including presentations and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse, collaborative team.
• Knowledge and understanding of public engagement strategies and methods (e.g., International Association of Public Participation - Planning and Techniques certification) is an asset.

Link to Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD5116.pdf