Community Network Manager

at  Vancouver Division of Family Practice

ORGANIZATION

The Vancouver Division of Family Practice (VDoFP) is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to improve the primary care system in the City of Vancouver for the benefit of our family doctors and their patients. We are funded by the Government of British Columbia and Doctors of BC, and work in partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health, Providence Health Care, First Nations Health Authority, community health organizations and the BC Ministry of Health.

POSITION

To deliver on the above, we are looking for the right person to join our team of Community Network Managers (CNMs). Our CNMs are the primary facilitators for the PCNs with a focus on engaging network members, promoting communications to and connections between members, and connecting members to available services and products that improve clinic operations and overall network effectiveness. The work is very fluid and requires an adaptable, creative approach. Successful outcomes require the CNM to work independently and in partnership with various teams across Vancouver.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

A successful Community Network Manager brings the following to the role:

• Three to five years of experience in healthcare, business, program management or related fields
• A post-secondary degree – for example, in healthcare, public health, public administration or business administration
• Likes people and has a “partnership” attitude – easily builds and maintains relationships with the people and organizations in the network
• Desire to make a difference – sees the way things could be, and works to make it happen
• A change agent – likes variety, and comfortable nudging people to change to make things better
• Organized – Capable of advancing multiple priorities without feeling overwhelmed
• Excellent speaking and writing – to host events, prepare communications, presentations, and reports
• Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office & Google Drive suite
• Comfortable with data collection, documentation, critical review, and statistical analysis, with a solid knowledge of spreadsheets
• Willing to travel across the city of Vancouver to connect with clinics (doctors and staff) and other network partners
• Bonus points for familiarity with available community healthcare services in Vancouver

We aim to foster a division of family practice that celebrates and reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background, and perspective to create meaningful change in primary care. The Vancouver Division is committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment process where all applicants are considered regardless of race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, family status, disability, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and other protected grounds.
Disclaimer
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $70,000.00-$77,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• healthcare or program management: 4 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC V5Z 4J

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Community Network Manager your focus is the following:

A successful Community Network Manager brings the following to the role:

• Three to five years of experience in healthcare, business, program management or related fields
• A post-secondary degree – for example, in healthcare, public health, public administration or business administration
• Likes people and has a “partnership” attitude – easily builds and maintains relationships with the people and organizations in the network
• Desire to make a difference – sees the way things could be, and works to make it happen
• A change agent – likes variety, and comfortable nudging people to change to make things better
• Organized – Capable of advancing multiple priorities without feeling overwhelmed
• Excellent speaking and writing – to host events, prepare communications, presentations, and reports
• Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office & Google Drive suite
• Comfortable with data collection, documentation, critical review, and statistical analysis, with a solid knowledge of spreadsheets
• Willing to travel across the city of Vancouver to connect with clinics (doctors and staff) and other network partners
• Bonus points for familiarity with available community healthcare services in Vancouve