Lead, Data and Digital - Toronto, Canada - Ministry of Health

Ministry of Health

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Are you passionate about making a difference in Ontario's health system? Do you want to play a role in shaping the future of Ontario and inform decisions that will impact the quality of life of Ontarians for generations to come? The Health Data Branch is looking for strategic leads to advance data and information initiatives for the Ontario health system.

Health Data Branch plays a foundational role in data and information management that enables and supports the development and delivery of better programs and services for Ontarians.

The branch oversees the central management of the strategic provincial health data assets by guiding how they are accessed, collected, used, safeguarded and shared to support the health system.

The branch oversees the central management of the strategic provincial health data assets which enables the Ministry to design, develop and manage essential programs and services for Ontarians.

NOTE - Effective April 1, 2024 the salary range for this position is $88,496 to $128,625 per year in compliance with AMAPCEO collective agreement provisions.

The new rates, effective retroactive to April 1, 2024, were recently confirmed and dates for implementation of the new salary rates are still to be determined.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

Visit the
OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the
OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
Human Rights Code.

Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?: In this role, you will:

Lead and provide expertise on the design, implementation and sustainment of financial and statistical data standards for the health system;
Lead the development and implementation of strategic data and information projects to advance the Ministry's data and digital agenda;
Lead and coordinate strategic responses to inquiries and information requests from partner ministries and other stakeholders on a wide range of complex and sensitive issues;

Lead the intake and fulfilment of data and information requests to support the release of data within or external to the Ministry.

How do I qualify?:

Data and Information Management:

You have knowledge of Ontario health system data (e.g. Ontario Health Financial Reporting Standards, DAD, NACRS etc);
You have an understanding of fiscal policy, financial reporting, clinical practices, and data governance policies to support health policy and program decisionmaking;
You have knowledge of provincial legislation (e.g. PHIPA, FIPPA, Public Hospitals Act, Fixing Long-Term Care Act etc) and how it applies to the collection, use and disclosure of health data;
You have excellent research, analytical and problemsolving skills to provide recommendations and advice on solutions to complex issues;
You have quantitative analysis experience in the health field and are skilled in developing and using a range of analytic, statistical, and modelling techniques and tools (e.g. SAS, Python, R).

Policy, Program and Strategic Leadership:

You have knowledge of policy and program development principles and techniques to lead, collaborate and participate in the implementation of provincial policies, legislation, regulations and program frameworks;

Project Management:

You can lead multidisciplinary teams in analyses, options and recommendations of legislation, policy, data and governance;
You can lead the development of business cases, environmental scans, project artifacts and strategies;

Communication and Stakeholder Relationship Skills:

You have effective stakeholder consultation, client service, relationshipbuilding, and teambuilding skills;
You have presentation skills to communicate complex information to nontechnical audiences;
You can prepare correspondence, briefing and planning documents, and various other types of written documentation;
You have demonstrated political acuity and a welldeveloped ability to build/maintain partnerships while ensuring trust and positive working relationships with internal/external partners and stakeholders.

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