Learning Health Systems Lead - Vancouver, Canada - Michael Smith Health Research BC

Michael Smith Health Research BC

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Michael Smith Health Research BC, funded by the Government of British Columbia, is BC's health research agency.

We strengthen the province's health research system by supporting the people, institutions and activities that generate and use research-based knowledge to promote, restore and maintain the health of British Columbians.

Our ambition is to inspire and connect curious, creative and passionate minds to drive discovery and innovation in health research.

And we're driven by the belief that health-related decision making should be informed by high quality research produced in an equitable, diverse and inclusive research system.

We are a team of dedicated professionals who care deeply about each other and our work.

We believe in embracing diversity as a strength and core value, creating spaces that are inclusive of all peoples, and are grounded in our ongoing commitment to reconciliation and respect for Indigenous self-determination.

We value and support a diverse workforce, reflective of different backgrounds, skillsets, perspectives and life experiences.

Our benefits package includes a pension plan, generous dental and health insurance and a wellness allowance; our professional development policy supports learning and growth.

We have a hybrid work model.

When you are in the office, our beautiful space offers views of False Creek, an outdoor patio (think summer BBQs) and a fitness centre, and it's walking distance to restaurants and other amenities.

Our social committee, Team Good Times, organizes events throughout the year.

If you are looking for meaningful work in a supportive environment, and you are inspired by making a difference in BC's exceptional health research community, read on to learn more.

Position Summary:

A key role in the BC SUPPORT Unit Phase II workplan, the Learning Health Systems (LHS)

Lead is a leader and key knowledge mobilizer in the development, maintenance, and improvement of LHS practices in British Columbia.

Providing mentorship and support to LHS teams across British Columbia's health system, the LHS Lead collaborates with the BC SUPPORT Unit (the Unit) team members to realize the goals and objectives of our Phase II LHS work:

to bridge the gap between research evidence and health care practice through the implementation and use of learning health system principles and processes.

The LHS Lead is instrumental in raising the profile and creating capacity with the BC health sector for LHS work.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Program Director, Data, and working closely with the Scientific Director of the BC SUPPORT Unit, the Learning Health System Lead will:

Coordinate and provide leadership to the provincial Learning Health System Community of Practice and other related groups to support the sharing of LHS practices across the health system.
Develop strong and collaborative working relationships with diverse stakeholders across the BC health sector, including patients and other persons with lived or living experience (PWLLE), clinicians, researchers, data and analytics specialists, health service leaders, and government officials.
Work with LHS colleagues in each health region and in provincial health organizations, to support the realization of learning health system goals, including identification and removal of barriers.
Support the development and dissemination in BC of key LHS framework principles, practices and tools to practitioners, leaders, and others in care settings through engagement and change management to enable practice innovation and improvement.
Work closely with colleagues in the Unit (e.g., the Data team, the Performance Measurement, Evaluation and Learning Lead, the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Lead), to collaboratively design and deliver support services to help BCbased LHS teams with the development, measurement, evaluation, and ongoing sustainability of LHS practices and processes.
Work with the Manager, Patient and Partnership Engagement, to support the involvement of patients, families, and communities in the continuous learning and improvement cycles of LHS projects, including supporting the measurement of outcomes identified as important by them.
Lead and/or participate in multistakeholder provincial and national networks supporting LHS activities and ensure that knowledge, tools, and opportunities available in networks are applied locally where relevant.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Master's degree in learning health systems, health systems improvement, health services research or related field.
Five (5) years of embedded research or quality improvement work with, or directly in, a clinical/applied health researchfocused publicly funded health care environment in Canada.
Experience with knowledge translation and practice improvement in a publicly funded health system in Canada.
Understanding of principles of patientoriented research and its inters