Fran Hopkins
Brackendale,Canada
Summary
With over 40 years of experience in the health care and community services field, I have gained extensive expertise in leadership, community development and project management.. Throughout my career, I have honed valuable skills such as strategic thinking, effective communication, problem-solving, relationship building, and team development and support. My strong work values drive me to excel in every aspect of my work, ensuring a positive impact on the individuals and communities I serve.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Primary Care Transformation Partner
Doctors of BC
07.2022 - Current
- Relationship and capacity building
- Provide strategic support to empower effective regional engagement
- Lead decision making and collaborative processes and tables, build trusting inclusive relationships with all partners to foster strong and strategic partnerships
- Support the relationship between the FPSC as the provincial collaborative space for primary care transformation and align local context and innovation with provincial direction and strengthen connections with primary care partners
- Act as the primary interface with the Ministry of Health Primary Care Division to assist implementation of ministry directives with regional implications
- Identify common issues across divisions and regions to develop and enhance the collective voice of physicians, support system navigation and knowledge building
- Work with physician leaders, division executive directors, and health authority senior leaders, as a trusted advisor to facilitate and align activities, guide vision and strategy, resolve issues and eliminate barriers to advance primary care transformation
- Work with FNHA and local First Nations Partners to embed cultural safety and humility practices in the broad spectrum of primary care work
- Networked with other professionals and organizations to expand contacts and opportunities.
- Achieved successful client outcomes by identifying and addressing their unique needs and goals.
Engagement Partner
Doctors of BC
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Provided strategic advice to medical staff associations (MSAs) and divisions of family practice.
- Supported collaboration between Divisions of Family Practice, MSAs, Ministry of Health, health authority, First Nations and community partners.
- Guided MSA project managers in managing budgets, project planning and evaluation.
Senior Operations Director
Southern Stl’atl’imx Health Society
09.2016 - 04.2021
- Management and oversight of clinical health team
- Acting Health Director/Human Resource Director
- Fiducial responsibility for Registered BC Society and Charity including reporting to the Board of Directors.
- Boosted employee retention rates through the development of a positive work culture, fostering teamwork, open communication, and professional growth opportunities.
- Oversaw staff and sub-contractor performance review assessments.
- Prepared documents for internal and external audits.
- Managed complex projects from concept to completion, ensuring on-time delivery within budget constraints.
- Built strong relationships with key stakeholders through consistent engagement, collaboration, and transparent communication practices.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment of operations with organizational objectives.
Project Consultant
Rural and Remote Divisions of Family Practice
08.2016 - 09.2016
- Set up Patient Navigation System for Pemberton Medical Clinic
- Incorporated feedback from physicians to refine project strategies, ensuring alignment with their expectations.
- Coordinated and trained Physicians in referral practices
- Supported and developed community partnerships
Project Manager
Vancouver Coastal Health
02.2014 - 08.2016
- Research and development of a seniors health program.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Set up and establishment of programs for senior men – Men’s shed project
- Community Capacity Building
- Supporting and developing community partnerships
Acting Health Director/ Acting Manager Home and Community Health
Lil’wat Nation
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Led a team of dedicated professionals, providing mentorship and guidance to enhance their skills and performance levels.
- Monitored and evaluated program performance to determine value and quality.
- Cultivated a positive work environment by fostering open communication, collaboration, and respect among all team members.
- Managed budgets and resources effectively, ensuring optimal allocation of funds towards essential health services.
- Negotiated contracts with external vendors to secure cost-effective solutions for necessary products and services.
- Initiated employee wellness challenges that encouraged healthy behaviors among staff members, fostering a sense of camaraderie and motivation.
Education
Certificate in Project Management -
UBC Sauder School of Business
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science
Southern Cross University
AustraliaGraduate Certificate - Indigenous Studies
Southern Cross University
AustraliaDiploma - Business Management
Lismore TAFE
AustraliaSkills
- Engagement & Partnership Development
- Financial Management
- Project Management
- Contract Management
- Relationship Building
- Community Development
- Cultural Awareness and Humility
- Leadership
- Communication and Negotiation
- Mediation
- Partnership development
Volunteer Roles
- Board Member, Squamish Helping Hands Society
- Director of Scholarship Programs, Ridgeline Events
- Course Manager, Coast Mountain Trail Running Series
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Courageous Leadership - Douglas College
- PMP Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Institute for Health Care Improvement
Timeline
Regional Primary Care Transformation Partner
Doctors of BC
07.2022 - Current
Engagement Partner
Doctors of BC
06.2021 - 07.2022
Senior Operations Director
Southern Stl’atl’imx Health Society
09.2016 - 04.2021
Project Consultant
Rural and Remote Divisions of Family Practice
08.2016 - 09.2016
Acting Health Director/ Acting Manager Home and Community Health
Lil’wat Nation
05.2015 - 08.2015
Project Manager
Vancouver Coastal Health
02.2014 - 08.2016
Certificate in Project Management -
UBC Sauder School of Business
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science
Southern Cross University
Graduate Certificate - Indigenous Studies
Southern Cross University
Diploma - Business Management
Lismore TAFE
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