Program Coordinator, PCMCH

at  SickKids

ABOUT SICKKIDS

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built – nor could it be maintained – without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.
When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This recruitment is being undertaken on behalf of the Provincial Council for Maternal and Child Health (PCMCH). PCMCH is a provincial program hosted at SickKids with the mandate to provide evidence-based and strategic leadership for perinatal, newborn, child and youth health services in Ontario. PCMCH’s members and partners are located on traditional Indigenous territories across Ontario, and PCMCH is grateful for the opportunity to work and live on this land. Learn more about PCMCH at www.pcmch.on.ca.
Are you passionate about improving patient experience and health system performance? Are you interested in becoming a critical member of a collaborative and dedicated team committed to improving perinatal and child health in Ontario? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.
We are currently looking for a Program Coordinator to join the PCMCH Secretariat. The Program Coordinator is responsible for the coordination, analysis, and research of system improvement initiatives. This includes participation in the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of initiatives aimed at improving health care quality and health outcomes. The role will act as a support for related committees and expert panels, and will be required to conduct research, data analysis, report writing, and evaluations.

• Support and actively work to achieve the mandate of PCMCH
• Work closely with PCMCH Executive Director and Program Managers to implement strategic priorities
• Select and use appropriate research and analytical approaches, and incorporate best available evidence in the implementation of planning/improvement efforts, including conducting literature reviews and qualitative/quantitative research
• Collaborate with other staff and stakeholders in the analysis and presentation of research findings
• Incorporate diverse approaches in quality improvement and performance management in carrying out duties related to assigned projects
• Assist in the development of project deliverables (project plans, final reports, presentations, briefing notes, etc.)
• Maintain and update project repository and filing system with documents and deliverables
• Promote a collaborative approach to problem solving by fostering a trusting and respectful environment open to continuous improvement
• Prepare and present written and verbal reports (e.g., briefing notes) for internal and external stakeholders