Innovation Project Coordinator - Health Innovation Hub

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Cole Harbour, NS

1d•CA$39 - CA$49•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager of Innovation, the Project Coordinator is responsible for project coordination activities on behalf of the Health Innovation Hub. The Coordinator will be supporting the development, and strategic and collaborative opportunities with partners from the private, public and research sectors. This role will interface with internal clinical departments to mobilize the launch of new services and demonstrate innovation thought leadership. Externally, the role will interface with the innovation ecosystem funders, private industry, academia, start-up companies, government departments, etc. The Project Coordinator will implement best practices in project coordination, including applying appropriate project management frameworks and methodologies. The Project Coordinator ensures continuous improvement to advance a vision of excellence within their areas of responsibility for the development, maintenance and monitoring of quality programs, and compliance with relevant legislation, standards and accreditation requirements. This role will be critical to establishing the infrastructure internally and the partnerships externally to support the introduction of new technologies and services at NS Health. It will leverage strategic thinking capabilities, business acumen, effective collaboration, and relationship development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required
Minimum of two (2) years' professional experience in business administration, business management, marketing, or a related field required
Experience in project management principles and implementation
Experience in developing and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships
Proven experience in strategic planning for research enterprises, particularly in public institutions
Proven track record in pursuit of major research funding, partnership-building and investment attraction
Experience in managing multi-stakeholder initiatives and projects and with stakeholder liaison and management
Business planning and budget management experience
Demonstrated knowledge of policy impact and development
Knowledge of health care organizations and the health sector
Excellent analytical, organizational, negotiation and decision-making skills
Strong time management skills
Exceptional interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships and interact with all clients in scope
High level of competence in both written and verbal communication
Experience working with diversity of staff and stakeholders, with knowledge of cultural competence, diversity and social inclusion
Ability to analyze and interpret statistical data and monitor quality and performance indicators and benchmarks related to the workforce
Sound knowledge of information systems and financial management

Nice To Haves

Experience in the academic environment is preferred
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Experience in the local health sciences ecosystem is a definite asset
Preferred experience in government relations

Responsibilities

Project coordination activities on behalf of the Health Innovation Hub.
Supporting the development, and strategic and collaborative opportunities with partners from the private, public and research sectors.
Interfacing with internal clinical departments to mobilize the launch of new services and demonstrate innovation thought leadership.
Interfacing with the innovation ecosystem funders, private industry, academia, start-up companies, government departments, etc.
Implementing best practices in project coordination, including applying appropriate project management frameworks and methodologies.
Ensuring continuous improvement to advance a vision of excellence within their areas of responsibility for the development, maintenance and monitoring of quality programs, and compliance with relevant legislation, standards and accreditation requirements.
Establishing the infrastructure internally and the partnerships externally to support the introduction of new technologies and services at NS Health.
Leveraging strategic thinking capabilities, business acumen, effective collaboration, and relationship development.