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Lead, Clinical Programs - Toronto, Canada - Ontario Health
Description
At Ontario Health, we are committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province.
Our vision is that together, we will be a leader in health and wellness for all. Our mission is to connect the health system to drive improved and equitable health outcomes, experiences and value.How we work together is reflected through our five values:
integrity, inspiration, tenacity, humility and care.
What Ontario Health offers:
Achieving your career goals is a priority to us.
Benefits of working at Ontario Health may include the following based on employment type:
Fully paid medical, dental and vision coverage from your first day
Health care spending account
Premium defined benefit pension plan
3 personal days and 2 float days annually
Individual contributors start at 3 weeks' vacation with 4 weeks at 2 yrs.
Career development opportunities
A collaborative values-based team culture
Wellness programs
A hybrid working model
Participation in Communities of Inclusion
Want to make a difference in your career? Consider this opportunity.
Reporting to the Director, Planning and Implementation - Clinical Programs (Primary Care), the Lead is responsible for supporting the planning, development and implementation of initiatives and efforts within the clinical programs portfolio that support clinical quality improvement and clinical transformation, including primary health care.
This position will work closely with the Vice President Clinical Programs, the Director and with inter-departmental teams and clinical leaders within the Region to drive clinical service changes and broader health system improvements.
Here is what you will be doing:
Health system planning and quality improvement
Works closely with clinicians and other stakeholders to identify opportunities to align clinical, quality improvement and operational priorities across different health care sectors and clinical program areas
Utilizes data and evidence to help identify areas for clinical quality improvement
Supports the identification and implementation of clinical standards of care and best practices
Facilitates engagement with Clinical Leads to advance work plans that will achieve measurable progress in priority indicators and align with regional and provincial priorities
Develop and lead stakeholder relationships
Develop and maintain internal OH relationships and Region team relationships to advance regional clinical programs initiatives
Provides advice and support, as required, to Region planning staff, health service providers, and other partners on initiatives and opportunities that will advance strategic health system goals
Leads discussions in department and stakeholder meetings, working groups, committees, advisory groups, council and/or other relevant meetings which may have an impact on the project /corporate initiatives
Acts as the key representative at various clinical program committees, other project related initiatives, as required to advance team goals
Initiates and develops effective working relationships with external stakeholders to keep up to date on current/emerging developments, trends, quality improvement initiatives related to clinical programs
Works closely and collaborates with internal strategy, OHT planning and performance management teams to ensure alignment across the organization, and to integrate and align efforts in support of shared goals
Project management and objectives delivery
Ensures appropriate mechanisms are in place for the optimal delivery of initiatives, including best practices guidelines and tools for the effective management and execution of projects
Develops, manages and executes on work plans, including effectively tracking milestones, project risks, and project status
Implements a data driven approach to drive clinical improvement opportunities
Works collaboratively with project support resources from both within and outside of the organization to align planning processes
Utilizes strong knowledge of project implementation characteristics to lead large scale projects and manage communications with relevant stakeholders
Manage all aspects of the project life-cycle ensuring delivery on-time
Issues and stakeholder management
Conduct proactive issues management by anticipating and mitigating issues, facilitating discussions among partners/stakeholders
Use excellent problem recognition and problem solving abilities to handle complex problems and inform management of potential issues and associated solutions
Proactively identify partnership opportunities and explore partnership opportunities presented by leadership and upon outreach from partners to advance OH Clinical Programs initiatives/projects
Here is what you will need to be successful:
Education and Experience
University degree in Social Sciences, Health Care, Business Administration or related field; a Master's degree is an asset (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
Excellent computer skills required (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, SharePoint)
Proven ability to build, enhance and maintain strategic relationships with clinicians, local and provincial governments, health service providers and other key stakeholders to work in a variety of team situations
Knowledge and skills
Strong understanding of health care system and continuum of care including clinical processes with ability to use clinical data for improvement required;
Capacity to think strategically and maintain a broad systems view, with the ability to translate broad goals into detailed strategic and operational plans required;
Strong ability to gather, critically analyze and synthesize data and information from multiple sources to inform health planning and to guide evidence based decision making required;
Ability to effectively analyze complex problems, interpret operational/clinical needs and develop integrated and creative solutions required;
Ability to utilize a high level of initiative and self-direction, required;
Strong consulting, negotiating, influencing and facilitation skills required;
Ability to work well independently and collaboratively as a team player with a variety of staff/stakeholders required;
Exceptional project management skills and experience leading multiple cross-functional projects concurrently, with a proven ability to move complex projects from start to finish through planning, development, implementation required;
Superior communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills to work with a variety of stakeholders and senior leaders across the health continuum required;
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to thrive in an environment of ambiguity and pressure required.
Employment Type:
Permanent Full Time
Salary Band: 6
Location:
Champlain Ottawa, East Region, Ontario (currently hybrid; subject to change). All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.
Internal Application Deadline Date:
September 15, 2023
Ontario Health encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; Black and racialized; members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary; and disabled.
We encourage applicants with accessibility needs to notify us if they have any accommodation needs in the application and/or interview process.
Note:
As part of the initial recruitment screening process, applicants must confirm that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
If applicants are not fully vaccinated, they will be required to identify any accommodation needs pursuant to a protected ground under the Code.
Applicants who identify an accommodation need will be required to provide supporting documentation with respect to their need for accommodation when requested by Ontario Health.
If no such accommodation is identified, the applicant will not be eligible to proceed through the recruitment process.