PCMCH Program Manager

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

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This recruitment is being undertaken on behalf of the Provincial Council for Maternal and Child Health (PCMCH). PCMCH is a provincial organization hosted at SickKids with the mandate to provide evidence-based and strategic leadership for perinatal, neonatal, and paediatric health services in Ontario. Learn more about PCMCH at www.pcmch.on.ca.

Are you passionate about advancing health equity and improving health system performance? Are you interested in using your planning and project management skills to lead the design and coordination of system improvement initiatives for perinatal and child health care services in Ontario?

We are currently looking for a Program Manager to join the Provincial Council for Maternal and Child Health (PCMCH) Secretariat on a full-time, contract basis to cover a maternity leave. This position will provide project management and policy advice for the planning and implementation of several key initiatives and provincial committees, largely paediatric in focus. Interested candidates should have a solid background in project management, in-depth knowledge of the provincial health system, and experience working with diverse groups of partners.

Here¿s What You¿ll Get To Do

• Provide leadership to a diverse set of projects, committees and clinical advisory groups within the perinatal and paediatric health sector
• Support and actively work to achieve the mandate of PCMCH
• Work closely with PCMCH Executive Director and other members of the PCMCH team to implement strategic priorities
• Facilitate and implement change and encourage an environment that is open to finding solutions that meet the strategic needs of the organization
• Select and use appropriate research, planning and design approaches, and incorporate best available evidence in the identification and prioritization of quality improvement initiatives
• Prepare and present written and verbal communications to different audiences (e.g., government, health system partners, health care providers)

Here¿s What You¿ll Need

• Master¿s degree (or equivalent) in health administration, public health, or related field
• 5 years of related advanced experience in a health policy, health care planning, or related function
• Demonstrated experience in leading and executing planning initiatives and/or projects across multiple sectors and/or organizations
• Proven skill and success in leading large, complex change initiatives
• Advanced interpersonal and relationship management skills ¿ including facilitation, conflict resolution and change management ¿ with health service providers and government
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with internal and external partners at all levels, including the general public
• Experience leading quality improvement initiatives

The following qualities are considered additional assets:

• Clinical experience in the perinatal or paediatric health field
• In-depth understanding of the Ontario healthcare system
• Experience working with diverse data sources
• Proven success in working with Ontario¿s provincial ministries and agencies

Employment Type:

• 16-month contract (maternity leave)
• hybrid working model
• starting August 2025

PCMCH is committed to the achievement of equity, diversity and inclusion within Ontario's perinatal and child health system. This includes embedding equity and inclusivity into the work we do and into ensuring those who are involved in getting the work done reflect the diversity of the population and the needs of Ontarians. We welcome all individuals to consider being a part of our organization.

SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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