Health Compliance Officer - Calgary, Canada - Government of Alberta
Description
Job Information
Job Title: Health Compliance Officer
Job Requisition ID: 43067
Ministry: Health
Location: Calgary only
Full or Part-Time: Full-time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary until March 31, 2026
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: April 21, 2024
Classification: Medical and Health 4
Salary: $3,396.18 to $4,325.77 bi-weekly. ($88,640 - $112,902 / year).
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit:
The Ministry of Health leads work in the areas of Alberta continuing care system to provide Albertans with the health, personal care and accommodation services they need to support their independence and quality of life. For more information visit: . For more information on the work Alberta Health does, visit this link: .
The Inspections & Health Compliance Unit (IHCU), Licensing & Compliance Monitoring Branch directly monitors over 1000 accommodations, to ensure compliance is met with applicable legislation, i.e., Resident and Family Councils Act, Continuing Care Health Service Standards (CCHSS), and Long Term Care/Supportive Living Accommodation Standards. Many of these accommodations have unique problems that require a flexible approach to ensure they are in compliance with legislative requirements.
In addition, IHCU monitors Alberta Health Services' (AHS) CCHSS auditing practices of AHS contracted facilities, to ensure alignment with Ministry legislation/regulations, standards, and departmental policies. IHCU teams actively participate in the on-site audit reviews and facility investigations of varying complexity under the direction of the Director/Manager.
The primary objective of these audit reviews is to strengthen accountability to the public by providing assurance that the health care system and internal operational controls are working effectively, enforced, and that the quality of care and delivery of the health standards.
Role Responsibilities
Reporting to a Regional Manager of IHCU, in this position, you will be part of a dynamic team of health compliance officers and inspectors.
The health compliance officer provides clinical and professional expertise on infection prevention and control (IPC), monitors compliance, and conducts audits to the Continuing Care Health Service Standards (CCHSS) in all publicly funded continuing care health service settings and programs.
Health compliance officers also review Alberta Health Services audit data and investigate reportable incidents and non-compliances/complaints related to CCHSS.
As a health compliance officer, you provide clinical compliance monitoring, leadership in quality assurance, and risk management practices to ensure the safety and care of patients and residents in all publicly funded continuing care settings across Alberta.
APS Competencies
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.