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Treasurer Role (1 position)
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Open School UBC Chapter, is an educational extension-based organization with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. As IHI UBC, we represent the overall organization in the translation of quality improvement and patient safety to the community. We aim to provide QI opportunities, by engaging with partners, educators and clinicians. We work with UBC, Doctors of BC, BCPSQC, EHL Vancouver, Fraser Health, Vancouver Coastal Health, etc. We also work with partners across Canada and the world who also have IHI Open School Chapters. The Treasurer is one of two signing officers for the chapter and is responsible for all reimbursements, finances and sponsorships for the overall Chapter.
The role of the Treasurer is to act as a signing officer and oversee all finances for the Chapter.
- Works with the entire IHI UBC Team
- Creates an organization amongst the Chapter, empowering all executives to create change in the community.
- Completion of the IHI Basic Certificate in Quality and Safety and strong knowledge of healthcare and QI.
- Completes all reimbursements for the chapter, this includes the scholarship program which happens every year.
- Searches for and reaches out to organizations for sponsorship.
The IHI Open School UBC Team collectively:
- Creates opportunities and initiatives in the community with quality improvement and patient safety
- Works with community members and faculty members at UBC to educate students and professionals
- Represents the IHI Open School and thus advocates for its courses and resources
- Trains students and professionals on quality improvement and patient safety by hosting events and workshops
- Collaborates with other IHI Open School Chapters across the globe to increase awareness
- Make this a meaningful experience for everyone involved
Ideal candidates:
- Works well both independently and in teams
- Reliable and able to attend weekly/bi-weekly meetings
- Strong written communication skills
- Has a good understanding of quality improvement and patient safety or overall healthcare
- Must complete the IHI Basic Certificate and be available September 2021.
- Previous finance experience is an asset!
- MUST be a UBC Student
- Note: This position officially starts in September 2021.
To apply to this position, click here!
Please apply no later than Sunday, March 21st at 11:59 PM
Scholarship Director (1 position)
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Open School UBC Chapter, is an educational extension-based organization with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. As IHI UBC, we represent the overall organization in the translation of quality improvement and patient safety to the community. We aim to provide QI opportunities, by engaging with partners, educators and clinicians. We work with UBC, Doctors of BC, BCPSQC, EHL Vancouver, Fraser Health, Vancouver Coastal Health, etc. We also work with partners across Canada and the world who also have IHI Open School Chapters. The Scholarship Program at UBC is a program in collaboration with the other BC IHI Open School Chapters and the BCPSQC. We receive funding from the BCPSQC to distribute as scholarships for students to attend QIPS conferences around the world.
The role of the Scholarship Director is to work with the IHI UBC, UNBC and UBCO Chapters, as well as the BCPSQC to carry out the annual Scholarship Program.
- Works with the entire IHI UBC Team
- Creates an organization amongst the Chapter, empowering all executives to create change in the community.
- Completion of the IHI Basic Certificate in Quality and Safety and strong knowledge of healthcare and QI.
- Carries out the Scholarship Program, which entails having weekly/monthly meetings with the team, creating criteria for scholarship selection, helping judge and select recipients, working with the Chapter Presidents and stakeholders, and ensuring timely reimbursement of all recipients.
The IHI Open School UBC Team collectively:
- Creates opportunities and initiatives in the community with quality improvement and patient safety
- Works with community members and faculty members at UBC to educate students and professionals
- Represents the IHI Open School and thus advocates for its courses and resources
- Trains students and professionals on quality improvement and patient safety by hosting events and workshops
- Collaborates with other IHI Open School Chapters across the globe to increase awareness
- Make this a meaningful experience for everyone involved
Ideal candidates:
- Works well both independently and in teams
- Reliable and able to attend weekly/bi-weekly meetings
- Strong written communication skills
- Has a good understanding of quality improvement and patient safety or overall healthcare
- Must complete the IHI Basic Certificate and be available September 2021.
- MUST be a UBC Student
- Note: This position officially starts in September 2021.
To apply to this position, click here!
Please apply no later than Sunday, March 21st at 11:59 PM
Communications Director (3 positions)
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Open School UBC Chapter, is an educational extension-based organization with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. As IHI UBC, we represent the overall organization in the translation of quality improvement and patient safety to the community. We aim to provide QI opportunities, by engaging with partners, educators and clinicians. We work with UBC, Doctors of BC, BCPSQC, EHL Vancouver, Fraser Health, Vancouver Coastal Health, etc. We also work with partners across Canada and the world who also have IHI Open School Chapters. The Communications team at IHI UBC is responsible for all social media material. This means the Communications team works on the IHI UBC website, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages, while creating other promotional material either in-person or on the web.
The role of the Communications Director is to work with all sectors of the Chapter to carry-out promotional material.
- Works with the entire IHI UBC Team
- Creates an organization amongst the Chapter, empowering all executives to create change in the community.
- Completion of the IHI Basic Certificate in Quality and Safety and strong knowledge of healthcare and QI.
- Responsible for all promotional material and social media platforms that include Instagram, Weebly, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.
- Collaborates with all other teams at IHI UBC to ensure timely promotion of initiatives
The IHI Open School UBC Team collectively:
- Creates opportunities and initiatives in the community with quality improvement and patient safety
- Works with community members and faculty members at UBC to educate students and professionals
- Represents the IHI Open School and thus advocates for its courses and resources
- Trains students and professionals on quality improvement and patient safety by hosting events and workshops
- Collaborates with other IHI Open School Chapters across the globe to increase awareness
- Make this a meaningful experience for everyone involved
Ideal candidates:
- Works well both independently and in teams
- Reliable and able to attend weekly/bi-weekly meetings
- Strong written communication skills
- Has a good understanding of quality improvement and patient safety or overall healthcare
- Must complete the IHI Basic Certificate and be available September 2021.
- Previous experience with social media is an asset!
- MUST be a UBC Student
- Note: This position officially starts in September 2021.
To apply to this position, click here!
Please apply no later than Sunday, March 21st at 11:59 PM
Events Director (2 positions)
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Open School UBC Chapter, is an educational extension-based organization with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. As IHI UBC, we represent the overall organization in the translation of quality improvement and patient safety to the community. We aim to provide QI opportunities, by engaging with partners, educators and clinicians. We work with UBC, Doctors of BC, BCPSQC, EHL Vancouver, Fraser Health, Vancouver Coastal Health, etc. We also work with partners across Canada and the world who also have IHI Open School Chapters. IHI UBC holds multiple events every year around different topics. In the past we have had events on Substance Use Disorder, PDSA cycles, Driver Diagrams, etc.
The role of the Events Director is to plan and carry out these events. The expectation is that events occur once every 1-2 months.
- Works with the entire IHI UBC Team
- Creates an organization amongst the Chapter, empowering all executives to create change in the community.
- Completion of the IHI Basic Certificate in Quality and Safety and strong knowledge of healthcare and QI.
- Plans and hosts monthly/bi-monthly events around important quality improvement and patient safety topics.
The IHI Open School UBC Team collectively:
- Creates opportunities and initiatives in the community with quality improvement and patient safety
- Works with community members and faculty members at UBC to educate students and professionals
- Represents the IHI Open School and thus advocates for its courses and resources
- Trains students and professionals on quality improvement and patient safety by hosting events and workshops
- Collaborates with other IHI Open School Chapters across the globe to increase awareness
- Make this a meaningful experience for everyone involved
Ideal candidates:
- Works well both independently and in teams
- Reliable and able to attend weekly/bi-weekly meetings
- Strong written communication skills
- Has a good understanding of quality improvement and patient safety or overall healthcare
- Must complete the IHI Basic Certificate and be available September 2021.
- MUST be a UBC Student
- Previous experience in organization events is an asset!
- Note: This position officially starts in September 2021.
To apply to this position, click here!
Please apply no later than Sunday, March 21st at 11:59 PM
Mentorship Director (2 positions)
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Open School UBC Chapter, is an educational extension-based organization with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. As IHI UBC, we represent the overall organization in the translation of quality improvement and patient safety to the community. We aim to provide QI opportunities, by engaging with partners, educators and clinicians. We work with UBC, Doctors of BC, BCPSQC, EHL Vancouver, Fraser Health, Vancouver Coastal Health, etc. We also work with partners across Canada and the world who also have IHI Open School Chapters. The Mentorship Team is a new initiative where we have partnered up with the Doctors of BC and other QI leaders in the community to provide students with projects to be involved in. Students who are the mentees are paired up with a mentor in the community. If it is a project, the mentee will help with the project. Our goal for 2021-2022 is to potentially integrate the Mentorship Program into Medicine and Nursing curriculum.
- Works with the entire IHI UBC Team
- Creates an organization amongst the Chapter, empowering all executives to create change in the community.
- Completion of the IHI Basic Certificate in Quality and Safety and strong knowledge of healthcare and QI.
- Plans and hosts monthly/bi-monthly events around important quality improvement and patient safety topics.
The IHI Open School UBC Team collectively:
- Creates opportunities and initiatives in the community with quality improvement and patient safety
- Works with community members and faculty members at UBC to educate students and professionals
- Represents the IHI Open School and thus advocates for its courses and resources
- Trains students and professionals on quality improvement and patient safety by hosting events and workshops
- Collaborates with other IHI Open School Chapters across the globe to increase awareness
- Make this a meaningful experience for everyone involved
Ideal candidates:
- Works well both independently and in teams
- Reliable and able to attend weekly/bi-weekly meetings
- Strong written communication skills
- Has a good understanding of quality improvement and patient safety or overall healthcare
- Must complete the IHI Basic Certificate and be available September 2021.
- MUST be a UBC Student, UBC Medical or Nursing students are preferred
- Previous experience with mentorship is an asset!
- Note: This position officially starts in September 2021.
To apply to this position, click here!
Please apply no later than Sunday, March 21st at 11:59 PM