Salary Details: The salary range for this position is CAD $38.90/Hr. - CAD $55.92/Hr. Job Summary:
Come work as a Quality Improvement Advisor, Medical Quality Leadership & Practice with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Quality Improvement (QI) Advisor, Medical Quality Leadership & Practice to join the Regional Quality Improvement team. Apply today to join our team!
The position works closely with stakeholders to support the data & measurement for quality improvement initiatives by navigating the data systems, advising on data methodology, conducting analysis of clinical systems data, and ensuring compliance to VCH data governance and privacy policies.
Reporting to the Manager, Medical Quality Leadership & Practice, the QI Advisor is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of the PQI & Spread QI education strategy in accordance with SSC mandate. The SSC strategies may include but are not limited to, engaging with medical staff to discuss, prioritize and act on system improvement opportunities; supporting medical staff and project teams in Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives to build capacity in QI skills and leadership. This includes collaborating with staff from PQI & SQI, SSC Central, Learning Technologies and key partners to identify learning gaps and develop learning objectives such as QI and Change Management competencies. The QI Advisor determines educational delivery methods which may include online and blended learning education programs and training modules using a variety of learning modalities, and ensures educational strategies address the needs of medical leadership across various departments.
This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.
As a Quality Improvement Advisor, Medical Quality Leadership & Practice with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:
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Identify learning needs and strategies around QI and change management.
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Design, develop, and deliver QI educational programming to increase capability and capacity for medical staff leadership.
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Design and develop instructor led, eLearning, and blended courses:
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Develop project plans for training program development.
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Perform skill/competency task analysis.
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Determine specific learning objectives.
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Write and sequence learning objectives.
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Develop and test training materials to support educational programming (i.e. lesson plans, activities, eLearning modules, etc.);
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Teach and facilitate training sessions; and Develop evaluation measures to continuously improve based on feedback and outcome measures.
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Use multipronged educational strategies including one-to-one learning, workshops, courses, on-line programs, experiential learning, etc. to develop a blended educational approach that includes education materials and associated facilitator guides to address the specific learning requirements.
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Utilize best practices in educational learning theory and instructional design methodology suited for blended learning course development.
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Develop new ways to make courses and instructional media delivery more effective, efficient, engaging, interactive and beneficial to a diverse audience.
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Provide expertise in adapting current curricula to alternative delivery channels such as e-learning, self-study packages, virtual, etc.
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Coach and support subject matter experts to develop and revise teaching materials to effectively deliver on learning objectives.
- Organize and facilitate quality education events in collaboration with local, internal, and external partners.
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Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience
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Three (3) to five (5) years’ recent, related experience in adult learning and development, quality improvement implementation, and evaluation.
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Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare discipline, business administration, or other related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Lean, Six Sigma or related professional certification is an asset.
Knowledge & Abilities
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Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement, change management and project management practices, tools, and methodologies.
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Demonstrated expertise in developing education strategy in collaboration with designated partners with a focus in developing quality improvement training.
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Ability to assess, design, implement and evaluate curriculum, learning strategies, and methodologies, including education plans, educational materials, resources, and lesson plans.
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Demonstrated knowledge of adult education principles, best practices and content design using a variety of methods (e.g., blended learning strategies such as online curriculum design, videos, and interactive education delivery). Experience working with a Learning Management System (LMS), e.g., Moodle
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Demonstrated ability to use interactive teaching methods to engage learners and facilitate critical thinking and problem resolution.
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Demonstrated superior oral and written abilities with a variety of audiences.
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Ability to work effectively in both self-directed and team environments.
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Understanding of health care disciplines and networking abilities to support enhanced educational practices and programming.
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Develops and maintains strong relationships with key internal and external partners to promote and enhance services provided with sensitivity to diversity and indigenous lens.
Practices the recognition, inclusion and support of all types and aspects of diversity at all stages of engagement, with an understanding of the issues faced by people from equity-deserving groups.
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Closing Statement:
As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.
Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH):
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
- Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
- Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
- Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
- Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
- Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.
