Senior Contract Analyst

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager, the Senior Contract Analyst provides leadership and support to the organization by ensuring Medical Staff contracts are effectively managed within the health authority. Ongoing responsibilities of this position include drafting contracts to reflect services and increasingly, novel service delivery models; preparing contract amendments and renewals; and undertaking due diligence by completing relevant contract support documentation and approval process. The Senior Contract Analyst has accountability for developing, socializing, and maintaining a comprehensive Contract Management Framework for Medical Staff Contracts, and must take a proactive approach to create efficient process and policy oriented solutions to business issues and trends.

The Senior Contract Analyst manages many concurrent projects and balances competing priorities based on a broad understanding of organizational needs. The Senior Contract Analyst works collaboratively with the team providing advice on best practices in all aspects of the contract cycle, including contract planning, development, and ongoing management. The Senior Contract Analyst establishes and maintains close working relationships with Integrated Health Services programs, Finance, external physician billing contractors, partners in other Health Authorities and the Ministry of Health.

Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline with seven (7) years related experience, preferably in the health care field.

Valid BC Driver's License.

• Demonstrated leadership ability and highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in managing complex health care programs and working in a fast-paced and public environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to client focused services and teamwork with direct experience working collaboratively and effectively with Medical Staff.
• Ability to integrate administrative, professional and operational aspects of the department throughout Island Health in an effective and efficient manner.
• Ability to develop and nurture an environment where quality improvement principles are embraced and used on a continuous basis.
• Ability to apply a strong sense of teamwork and principles of team.
• Demonstrated analytical skills.
• Good decision making/problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to client focused services and teamwork with direct experience working collaboratively and effectively with Medical Staff.
• Experience in managing complex health care programs and working in a fast-paced and public environment.
• Ability to integrate administrative, professional and operational aspects of the department throughout Island Health in an effective and efficient manner.
• Ability to develop and nurture an environment where quality improvement principles are embraced and used on a continuous basis.
• Ability to apply a strong sense of teamwork and principles of team.
• Good decision making/problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of Medical Services Plan fee guides and billing procedures.