Nova Scotia Health - Canada - SageBeans RPO

Description

Job Title: Nova Scotia Health - Project Manager

Location: Nova Scotia (Open to hybrid or 100% remote), Office is in Nova Scotia but open to all Canadians

Job Type: Contract

Note:

· Health industry experience is a must, If no health industry experience, I will reject

· Must have Canadian experience

· PMP is mandatory

• Must have extensive healthcare experience and Oracle Health experience
• Must be able to travel to Nova Scotia every 2 months (travel expenses will be covered up to 3K)

Job Description:

· The Nova Scotia Health Information Management and Information Technology (IM/IT) group is seeking Project Managers to oversee projects for OPOR and be part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for the strategic and tactical planning, implementation, and support of the One Person, One Record (OPOR) Program projects such as Registration, Scheduling, Laboratory Medicine, Emergency Medicine and various clinical solution streams for the OPOR program.

· These resources will have led similar implementations within a healthcare organization and are expected to assist in the planning and scope management for the work stream projects, where required. Experience with Oracle Health (Cerner) is an asset.

Requirements:

Nova Scotia Health Information Management and Information Technology (IM/IT) group are looking for 6-10 Project Managers.

These Project Managers will report to the OPOR Program Manager – Project Management Centre of Excellence (PM CoE) and oversee projects who are responsible for the design, build, test, and implementation of OPOR solution (these areas align with Oracle Health/Cerner specific solution streams – examples include: FirstNet, SurgiNet, Behavioral Health, Ambulatory, Inpatient Nursing, Registration, Scheduling, Physician Track, etc.) projects within the program.

This position has direct responsibility and accountability for the projects within their portfolio.

This includes projects in which they may act as the assigned project manager and those managed by their direct reports.

The Project Manager is responsible for management of large and/or complex projects within the OPOR Program.

The Project Manager will support the OPOR Project to successfully plan and execute the projects they are responsible for in collaboration with the required IM/IT and OPOR stakeholders.

They will provide guidance and expertise to the OPOR Program's leadership team based on their experience with various care/technical areas.

The Project Manager will foster an excellent relationship between Oracle Health, other vendor partners and OPOR leadership to ensure timely and smooth project deliverables across the program.

The Project Manager must be available during standard working hours of 8:30-4:30 AST.

This can be a remote position however at NSH discretion travel may be required.

The Project Manager performs a variety of tasks, including but not limited to:

· Implement OPOR in support of the provincial strategic direction under the guidance and direction of the OPOR Program Manager – PM CoE.

· Responsible for ensuring that OPOR projects within the area of responsibility are implemented to support the effective and safe delivery of patient information to care providers.

· Will ensure projects are transitioned to support services/operations in accordance with OPOR program support policy/practice.

· Responsible to provide coverage when other members of the PM CoE project management team are on vacation, where applicable.

· Maintain and foster strong relationship with vendor, NSH, IWK, Department of Health and Wellness, other OPOR Program teams and business stakeholders.

· Support OPOR Project Manager Team members within work stream assigned.

Knowledge:

· Knowledge and skills in leading projects in the areas of Laboratory Medicine, Diagnostic Imaging, Patient, or Provider Portals specifically with Oracle Health (namely Cerner) Clinical Information System solutions is a desired asset.

· Knowledge and skills in the areas of Project Management methodologies, tools, applications, and systems of support.

· Undergraduate degree. Consideration may be given to those with equivalent training and work experience.

· Project Management Certification (PMP) required.

· Master's degree is an asset, particularly in health administration, leadership, Master of Business Administration.

· Certified Health Executive (CHE) and/or Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS) designation as an asset.

Relevant Skills and experience:

· Minimum of 5 to 7 years' experience with IM/IT Services, project management, programs, and services.

• Must have extensive healthcare experience and Oracle Health experience
• Must be able to travel to Nova Scotia every 2 months (travel expenses will be covered up to 3K)

· Project Management experience in a complex health care organizational environment preferred.

· Strong knowledge of health care issues

· Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to multitask to meet tight deadlines.

· Strong interpersonal skills and level of professionalism

· Ability to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

· Experience in leading teams of staff with indirect accountabilities to other operational units

· Ability to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

· High level of accuracy and attention to detail

· Ability to execute through effective delegation, motivation, and oversight.

· Experience in data analytics

· Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills