Description
The Physician Learning Program in the Office of Continuing Medical Education in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Project Manager. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 11 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.
The Physician Learning Program (PLP) is a collaborative initiative jointly operated by the University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, through the Office of Lifelong Learning, and the University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine through Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development. PLP is dedicated to improving healthcare by supporting physicians and their teams with meaningful, evidence-informed data and tools for reflective practice.
The Project Manager will contribute to the PLP's mission by managing projects from initiation to completion, building strategic partnerships, and supporting the spread of initiatives. They will ensure physicians have access to actionable data and learning resources to drive clinical improvements across acute care, primary care, long-term care, rural health care, and mental health and addictions.
Reporting to the Managing Director, the Project Manager will manage project lifecycles, support physician engagement, promote knowledge translation, and facilitate reflective practice across various healthcare sectors.
This position is a maternity leave.
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
Project Management
- Manage 2 - 5 concurrent healthcare QI projects through all stages of the project life cycle (intake, initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure)
- Work with the Managing Director, Medical Directors, and PLP Team Members to engage physician groups in developing and supporting PLP projects
- Support project development and planning, stakeholder engagement, risk/resource management, and working group coordination, including preparation of meeting materials, coordination, and management of agendas/minutes
- Develop and monitor project protocols, materials, feedback reports, and evaluation tools
- Prepare ethics submissions, project proposals, data reports, progress updates, and stakeholder communications
- Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and outcomes using project management software and best practices
- Maintain effective project documentation and archives throughout the project life cycle
- Identify operational challenges and recommend improvements to enhance project outcomes
Engagement & Collaboration
- Engage with physicians, clinical teams, and health system stakeholders to co-create initiatives
- Promote awareness and uptake of PLP programs and outcomes
- Facilitate feedback sessions, focus groups, and knowledge translation activities
- Act as an ambassador for PLP, building strategic partnerships and supporting interdisciplinary collaboration
Knowledge Translation
- Develop ethics submissions, research proposals, data reports, conference materials, and scholarly outputs
- Contribute to evaluation strategies to assess project impact and sustainability
- Represent PLP at meetings, conferences, and stakeholder events
- Coordinate knowledge dissemination through reports, presentations, and publications
Data Management and Analysis
- Lead and support data management, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and data reporting processes
- Design physician-facing reports, dashboards, and learning tools using analytics software (e.g., SPSS, SAS, NVivo)
- Conduct background research, literature searches, and critical appraisals to support project goals
Qualifications / Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in a health science-related field required; Master's degree preferred
- PMP certification or equivalent project management training preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in health research or quality improvement environments
- Experience in QI/QA methodologies, program evaluation, and knowledge translation
- Experience conducting literature reviews to support project design and implementation
- Experience liaising with healthcare professionals, stakeholder organizations, and academic teams
- Knowledge of Alberta's healthcare system and quality improvement initiatives is an asset
- Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis (e.g., SPSS, SAS, NVivo)
- Proficiency with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., SPSS, SAS, NVivo, MS Excel)
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and relationship management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multi-stakeholder environments
- Knowledge of healthcare systems and quality improvement frameworks
- Strong understanding of quality improvement and implementation science frameworks
- Professionalism, confidentiality, and compliance with regulatory and institutional guidelines
Application Deadline: May 16, 2025
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Technical Job Family, Phase 3.
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