Business Relationship Management Lead (BRML), Clinical Informatics

Business Relationship Management Lead (BRML), Clinical Informatics

Lab LIS and Informatics

Vancouver, BC

In accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values and strategic direction of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Director, Clinical Informatics, the BRML establishes and manages relationships across assigned areas within VCH, PHSA and PHC (VPP) Laboratories ; acts as an advocate on the customers behalf to address their needs, identify service improvement opportunities and ensure services meet their priorities; serves as a trusted advisor and a key point of contact for their clinical, business, and IT stakeholders; and proactively engages and communicates with stakeholders regarding service changes, requirements, and challenges.

What you'll do

• Provides leadership in the management of strategic development aligned to clinical and business best practices; leads the development of technology roadmaps; and supports the implementation of technology solutions, new services and change management initiatives.
• Manages assigned portfolio projects including tracking progress and providing direction to project team members and / or contractors.
• Manages Laboratory intake request submissions including requirements gathering, analysis, clinical engagement, risk assessments, and overseeing the life cycle of the request to fulfillment.
• Builds presentations and leads engagement and communications with executives, clinical and business leaders, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure awareness of progress, risks, and results.
• Establishes and manages relationships between PLMS Clinical Informatics and senior management, customers, service providers and other stakeholders throughout the organizational hierarchy.
• Negotiates and/or develops proposed changes to service provider's contract scope. Ensures client engagement for cases where decisions directly affect the services received by the client.
• Participates in advisory groups, special task groups, and strategic planning teams providing independent strategic business and change management advice. Advocates for the organization's interests, and influences change and assesses trends.
• Develops metrics used to track value delivery including Service Level Agreements (SLA)/ Service Level Objectives (SLO)/ Operational Level Agreements (OLA) and reports on key performance metrics.
• Identifies process improvements to ensure that the services provided by the PLMS Clinical Informatics are effective and efficient and meet the needs of the client. Recommends solutions and participates in the development of related tools.
• Provides leadership, mentorship, advice, and/or guidance to the PLMS Clinical Informatics team and their service providers.
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned, including overnight travel.

What you bring

Qualifications

• A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in business administration or related discipline. A minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in health care or a related environment working with client executives. BRMP Certification or equivalent experience and knowledge of Business Relationship Management and, Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL).
• Exceptional leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to facilitate, negotiate and collaborate to solve business problems.
• Excellent organizational skills including the ability to meet deadlines and prioritize workload to meet departmental and customer requirements.
• Excellent presentation skills with the ability to swiftly shift approach based on audience.
• Demonstrated business/technology analytical skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with a broad array of internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to resolve day-to-day operational issues and take prompt actions on addressing customer inquiries.

Skills & Knowledge

• Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls calls for justice, and how they intersect across the health care system.
• Supports team members on their learning journey, ensuring education strategy for team/department to implement Indigenous Cultural Safety at a practical level.
• Works collaboratively with appropriate Indigenous teams/departments to ensure ICS lens applied holistically.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That's why we're focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.

• Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations - offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time

Salary Range: $88,900 - $127,923 /year. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate's relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.
Location: 1867 W Broadway 3rd floor, Vancouver, BC V6J 1Y5
Closing date: Applications accepted until position is filled
Hours of Work: 0800-1600 (Monday to Friday)
Requisition # 164770E

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

What we do

The Provincial Health Services Authority ( PHSA ) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people - Be compassionate - Dare to innovate - Cultivate partnerships - Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA is committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments' unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey-one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.

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