Job Description

Location: Community Health St. John's

Program Evaluator * Revised *
Planning, Performance, and Evaluation - Finance & Support Services
Permanent, Full-Time
00827POS

Hours 70 bi-weekly (8-hour days)
Salary HL-21 ($72,639 - $94,431 per annum)
Competition Number 2024002949
Posted Date 27 June 2024
Closing Date 4 July 2024

About Us
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.

NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people. NLHealthServices.ca

Job Summary
Reporting to the Provincial Director of Evaluation, within the Quality and Learning Health Systems Branch, the Program Evaluation Consultant will support the provincial and zonal program evaluation requirements of the organization. The Program Evaluation Consultant will work closely with the organization's leaders to undertake priority, strategically focused evaluation activities that inform the decision-making needs of the organization and foster a culture of quality and drive transformative change.

The incumbent will be responsible for:
Leading the planning and implementation of large-scale evaluation of provincial policies, programs and services, pilot projects, health transformation initiatives and digital health solutions within the province's health system.
Designing evaluation plans and frameworks.
Providing methods and tools for evaluation and ongoing performance monitoring.
Implementing and monitoring evaluation activities.
Identifying mitigating strategies, where needed, to ensure deliverables are completed as planned.
Consulting to advise provincial and regional partners on policy, program, and service issues.
Presenting evaluation findings and recommendations to health system officials.

Job Qualifications
Your education and experience include:
Master's degree in Applied Social Psychology, Health Services research, or a related field.
Minimum of five years of relevant evaluation experience.
Relevant experience would include but is not limited to:
Experience collaborating with stakeholders within the health system.
Experience with developing and implementing large scale evaluation projects.
Experience in application of qualitative and quantitative evaluation methods, techniques and analysis is essential.
Experience preparing comprehensive evaluation reports.
Knowledge and experience in continuous quality improvement would be considered an asset.
Experience in evaluating financial benefits from healthcare Quality Improvement (QI) and training in health economics evaluation would be considered an asset

You have the following skills and abilities:
Exceptional interpersonal and facilitation skills.
Superior communication skills (verbal and written).
Good judgment and an ability to build consensus among groups with differing priorities.
Ability to apply critical thinking throughout the evaluation process.
Ability to function in high pressure, diverse, and changing environment.
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and stakeholders.
Outstanding time management and organizational skills.

Demonstrated equivalencies may be considered.

Other Information
We can offer you a respectful and engaging workplace that provides:
Meaningful work
Medical and dental benefits
A defined benefit pension plan
Flexible work arrangements (flex time; compressed; remote (within NL)
Work-life balance
A generous paid leave program (six weeks)
An active social club
An employee and family assistance program
An innovative, energetic, and forward-thinking workplace culture

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email, please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext. 5-2 immediately.

To become a part of our team, please submit an updated resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, daytime contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee numbers if applicable.

Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:
Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693

Email: [email protected]. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing [email protected] as soon as possible.

Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.