Programme Manager-Projects Pathways and Outcomes, Starship Children's Health

· Stimulating Programme Manager role that is kaupapa driven – mokopuna ora

· Co-lead the Starship Child Health Improvement Programme with the ultimate aim of improving access, experience and outcomes for mokopuna and whānau

· Support Starship Child Health in all types of improvement activities – access, policy and procedures, pathways, systems, structures, outcomes to achieve equity

· Make a daily difference to individuals and teams across a child health organisation

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

Starship Child Health aims to build a robust programme of work focused on supporting services in all types of improvement activities. The objective of these improvement activities is to improve outcomes for mokopuna and whanau and reduce inequities for Māori by embedding Te Tiriti.o Waitangi throughout the project and change methodology.

The primary purpose of the role is to:

· Be proactive in actualising Te Tiriti o Waitangi in all aspects of the role, ensuring equity for mokopuna and whānau

· Co-lead the Improvement Team to implement and prioritise the vision, objectives, and plan for the improvement function in collaboration with TamaAriki Ora and the Senior Leadership Team.

· Co-lead and support the Starship Child Health Projects, Pathways and Outcomes Team and programme with the aim of improving outcomes for mokopuna and whānau

· Develop a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within Starship Child Health.

· Co-lead and support a clinical outcomes measurement framework across Starship Child Health services, as part of the Clinical Excellence programme.

· Support cultural competency and capability across Starship Child Health.

The Projects, Pathways and Outcomes Programme Manager supports the Pathways, Projects, and Outcomes Team to keep progressing:

· The actualisation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi across all work

· Identify opportunities to improve quality and experience/equity and scope these accordingly

· Plan, prioritise and deliver on various improvement initiatives (e.g., projects, pathways) in collaboration with services to ensure outcomes are achieved. These may include local, regional and/or national initiatives

· Utilise appropriate methodologies and frameworks to support improvement initiatives

· Manage expectations with services and other groups (outside of Starship Child Health) and escalate appropriate risks and issues that are impacting on projects, pathways and/or outcomes

· Clearly define and manage the workloads of the team to ensure kaimahi can work at the top of scope

· Support work of the Starship Foundation to fundraise for programme costs (presentations, stories, impact reports, regular attendance at foundation meetings).

· Establish and refine methodologies, frameworks, and tools in collaboration with services and TamaAriki Ora

· Identify opportunities to pilot or adopt innovative technology solutions to deliver mokopuna centric, whānau focused, efficient/effective care

For all aspects of this role and the experience/knowledge required please see the Position Description

For more information about this role or for a confidential discussion about the position please Toni Shepherd, Māori Health Director for Starship Child Health via email at TShepherd@adhb.govt.nz.

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills
As an experienced programme manager, you will

· be someone who manages and nurtures new and existing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

· have a demonstrated commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for Māori.

· have comprehensive experience and qualifications in the development and implementation of change and improvement programmes.

· be an excellent communicator with a proactive, flexible, and friendly attitude.

· have the multi-tasking ability and the ability to cope under pressure to work in this dynamic and ever-evolving environment.

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
Starship Hospital and the Child Health Directorate is a dedicated paediatric healthcare service and major national teaching centre. Starship provides a wide range of complex medical, surgical, cardiac and mental health services for children and young people throughout New Zealand and the South Pacific, using a whānau-centred approach. Starship aims to lead the nation in the provision of world class equitable healthcare, paediatric training and research, in an environment where kaimahi can flourish, personally and professionally.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role.

To view details about our recruitment process, click here.

If you have any queries about accessibility or technical issues with the online process, please contact Honey Pillai - Recruitment Consultant at HPillai@adhb.govt.nz and quote ADHB20440 to discuss how we can best support your application.

Advert Closes: 5 May 2024

If we receive a high number of applications for this position, we may have to close our advertising early. We recommend that you submit your application as early as possible.