Provincial Medical Lead, Critical Care Research & Analytics - Critical Care BC

In alignment with the priority functions of provincial health improvement networks, the Critical Care BC (CCBC) Provincial Medical Lead, Critical Care Research & Analytics will play a key role within CCBC as a leader in critical care research, analytics, health system improvement and innovation. Reporting directly to the CCBC Provincial Medical Director, this role will work in close partnership with the CCBC leadership team and provide leadership and oversight of the research, analytics and evaluation portfolio. This includes informing, developing and executing a provincial critical care health services research and analytics strategy for improving health outcomes for patients and families accessing critical care.

Through collaboration with key partners, including regional health authorities, the UBC Division of Critical Care Medicine, Michael Smith Health Research BC, academic institutions and other health system research and analytics units, the Provincial Medical Lead will ensure alignment of priority strategies, expand collaborative research opportunities and optimize efficiencies in building a Learning Health System. A Learning Health System aims to improve patient outcomes by continuously collecting and analyzing data, converting data into knowledge and applying knowledge to inform clinical practice. This role will also work collaboratively with the CCBC Provincial Quality Advisory Committee.

CCBC aims to optimize health outcomes, enhance the quality and coordination of services, and elevate the experiences of patients, families, and healthcare providers requiring critical care services in our province. Key functions include clinical policy development and implementation, health system planning, data management, analytics and reporting, quality improvement initiatives, research, education and innovation. CCBC works collaboratively with regional health authority leaders, health system partners, interdisciplinary communities of practice, and patient partners to define strategic priorities and align activities to address needs throughout the health system.

Applications, accompanied by a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, and the name, title, rank and contact information of four references, should be directed to:

Email: kevin.wang@phsa.ca

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.

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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 Government unanimous passing 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 meaningful and lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as we move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.