Project Manager. Position Description

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1 Date: June 2016 Job Title : Project Manager Department : Planning, Funding and Outcomes Unit Location : Level 1, 17 Shea Terrace, Takapuna Reporting To : Senior Programme Manager (Primary Care) Direct Reports : Nil Functional Relationships with : Internal Director, Funding ADHB -WDHB Funding & Development Managers Senior Programme Managers Community Engagement Team Wider Funding Team Health Outcomes Team DHB Provider Arm Services External PHO NGOs MoH NRA Maori provider organisations Pacific provider organisations Community / non-governmental health related providers and organisations Other DHBs Healthlinks and consumer representatives Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 1

2 Our Purpose, Values and Standards At the heart of Waitemata DHB is our promise of best care for everyone. This promise statement is the articulation of our three-fold purpose to: 1. promote wellness, 2. prevent, cure and ameliorate ill health and 3. relieve the suffering of those entrusted to our care. At the heart of our values is the need for all of us to reflect on the intrinsic dignity of every single person that enters our care. It is a privilege to be able to care for patients, whānau and our community, a privilege that is sometimes overlooked in our day to day work. Our standards and behaviours serve as a reminder to us all about how we are with our patients and with each other. Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 2

3 Purpose of the role : To provide project leadership and management, change management, analysis and monitoring for selected projects within ADHB Waitemata DHB Funding portfolios To understand and actively manage DHBs services stakeholder relationships for selected projects. Use population approaches, data and other evidence based strategies to assist with planning and delivery of service improvement projects (where required) KEY TASKS EXPECTED OUTCOMES Project Management Project manage specific projects including working with the Funding and the Health Outcomes Teams, Clinical teams and members, providers and stakeholders Provide detailed project plans Provide regular reports on progress of the projects to the Funding & Development Manager / Senior Programme Manager Liaise with stakeholders and project team members and regional partners to ensure the consistency of project development and implementation and regional agreed locality based health care intent Write relevant board reports and Ministry of Health reports as required including CPHAC reports Monitor and evaluate project delivery against required project outcomes and initiate progress reviews as appropriate Develop, understand and actively Identify and maintain relationship with key Health Services manage DHB stakeholder relationship stakeholders within the district, regional and national levels to support the project(s) Involve key stakeholders in project initiatives as appropriate Actively work with Maori and Pacific providers and stakeholders as appropriate Represent ADHB Waitemata DHB position with clinical and other stakeholders (including other DHBs) Close liaison with Funding and Health Contribute to Service development projects as required Outcomes Team Reducing inequalities and population Ensure all projects have a focus on reducing health inequalities health gain and lead to measurable health gain Strategic and business planning process Positive and constructive relationships Statutory & Treaty of Waitangi obligations Provide input, report and analysis for the development of Auckland and Waitemata DHB's strategic and annual plans and Statement of Intent regarding your projects Working in close collaboration with the other service Auckland DHB Waitemata DHB staff Stakeholders have a known point of contact within Auckland DHB Waitemata DHB Ensures the professional and political integrity of WDHB by carrying out all functions in compliance of the Treaty of Waitangi and by demonstrating a serious commitment to keeping the treaty alive Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 3

4 KEY TASKS To recognise individual responsibility for workplace Health & Safety under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 EXPECTED OUTCOMES Shows sensitivity to cultural complexity in the workforce and patient population Contribute to a safe and healthy workplace at WDHB by: Following and complying with H&S policies and processes and applying them to their own work activities, including using/wearing Personal Protective Equipment as required Participating in activities directed at preventing harm and promoting well-being in the workplace Identifying, reporting and self-managing hazards where appropriate Early and accurate reporting of incidents at work and raising issues of concern when identified Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 4

5 PERSON SPECIFICATION POSITION TITLE: Project Manager Minimum Qualification Tertiary qualification in management, health or science Experience Previous experience of successful project management in a similar background Change management experience Relationship management experience Budget management experience Competencies Project Management skills Developing leadership skills Commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi Excellent ability to forge new relationships and maintain existing ones Excellent communication skills (verbal and presentation) Good level of political acumen and judgment Budget management skills Meet imposed and selfimposed deadlines Strong report writing skills Good analytical skills Strong computer skills Problem solving skills Ability to have an inclusive approach across the sector and to facilitate new approaches to health services development. Knowledge Current knowledge of the health sector Current knowledge of the NGO sector Grounding and understanding of health services management Understanding of service Preferred Recognised Project Management qualification Demonstrated prior leadership ability within the health sector Demonstrated project management experience in the health sector Contracting, procurement and / or funding experience Experience of results based accountability or managing for outcomes Demonstrated prior leadership ability within the health sector Well-developed strategic thinking Ability to build working relationships with clinicians, other public health workers, academic public health specialists and health service managers Current and historical knowledge of the sector Strong grounding in health services management Knowledge and understanding of the project(s) context Strong grounding in Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 5

6 planning Personal Attributes Highly motivated, energetic and enthusiastic Shows initiative is willing to take responsibility for own actions and decisions Team player Is willing to learn from others and accept constructive feedback and reflect on own actions Presents professionally and acts as a positive role model for others Displays respect and consideration for others epidemiology, health economics, health promotion, Maori health, health services management and health policy development Basic medical and clinical knowledge Understanding of inequalities intervention frameworks VERIFICATION: Employee: Manager: Date: Review Date: Note: This job description forms part of an individual s contract of employment with WDHB and must be attached to that contract. Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 6