Lead, Psychosocial Oncology, Survivorship, Health Literacy and Patient Education

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.

• Fully paid medical, dental and vision coverage from your first day

• a health care spending or wellness spending account

• a premium defined benefit pension plan

• three personal days and two float days annually

• three weeks' vacation to start (for individual contributors), increasing to four weeks after two years

• career development opportunities

• a collaborative values-based team culture

• a wellness program

• a hybrid working model

• participation in Communities of Inclusion

Want to make a difference in your career? Consider this opportunity.

The Lead is responsible for leading the development and supporting the dissemination and implementation of provincial projects and initiatives. The Lead is also responsible for leading and supporting other projects related to the the portfolio. As part of this role, the Functional Lead acts as a subject matter expert and may take on more complex work in developing plans and deliverables, deploying resources, and interacting with key internal partners. The Functional Lead may act on the Manager's behalf in their absence and may be responsible for day to day work allocation but is not accountable for the work of the team members. Key areas of responsibility include:

• Project/Program/Operations execution and delivery

• Stakeholder relationship management

Here is what you will be doing:

Overall:

• Provides leadership in the use of evidence to determine what constitutes optimal care for a specific diagnosis, service area, or health system issue and provides guidance on important areas related to each topic area

• As the main point of contact for each project, uses collaborative leadership to develop and support dissemination and implementation of quality standards on time and on target

• Plays a leadership role in terms of content, process, and methods in the development and implementation of projects and initiatives and related activities across Ontario Health and externally

Analysis:

• Serves as an expert resource on evidence synthesis, guideline appraisal, and the analysis of different sources of information related to a broad spectrum of health care topics

• Liaises and works with clinical experts and other stakeholders to define key priority areas related to each topic area selected for CIQP

• Uses critical appraisal tools and rigorous methods to evaluate available guidelines related to the topic area

• Conducts quantitative and/or qualitative analyses of other sources of guidance and information related to the topic area

• Works with experts and available information to identify and assess Ontario health system barriers and challenges to health system and develops strategies to support uptake and implementation

Coordination/Collaboration:

• Collaborates with the operations and communications teams to:

  • Lead the selection of experts, including clinicians, service providers, patients, and caregivers, to assist with developing, disseminating, and implementing CIQP projects

  • Lead the planning and execution of calls for consultation and input on draft content

  • Summarize, analyze, and assist with the preparation of documents and presentation material

  • Develop final quality standards or related quality products that are suitable for a variety of audiences (i.e., clinicians, service providers, public, patients)

  • Develop other tools and products related to the quality standard and to support its implementation

• Collaborates with Specialists and Senior Specialist to:

  • Engage external stakeholders in supporting the dissemination of project

  • Leverage existing internal and external processes and system platforms to support uptake of the initiative

  • Develop dissemination and implementation plans and strategies for project

  • Collaborates with OH colleagues to support and execute other activities related to the project

Relationship Management:

• Develops relationships with colleagues within the team, across the organization, and externally to understand best practices, issues, and research needs; share information; and provide assistance in understanding methodologies and results

• Demonstrates leadership and integrity in interactions with internal and external stakeholders

• Collaborates with internal colleagues to ensure quality standards and other quality products are delivered on-time and on budget

• Builds relationships with industry colleagues to remain current on best practices, issues, and trends

Here is what you will need to be successful:

Education and Experience

• A master's degree in health policy, health sciences, health administration, or a related field of study

• Minimum of two years using research methods, appraising evidence, knowledge of the Canadian health care system

• Two years of experience implementing healthcare projects and/or two years clinical experience preferred

Knowledge and Skills

• A strong understanding of Ontario's health care system, including gaps between actual and ideal care, reasons for these gaps, and potential mechanisms available to address them

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with demonstrated experience engaging and building relationships and consensus among diverse stakeholders

• Proven ability to establish positive working relationships; and must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude, and work well with a broad network of teams, individuals, and stakeholders

• A novel thinker who enjoys generating and exploring innovative ideas and solutions

• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy

• Demonstrated initiative and independence to take appropriate action and anticipate organizational needs

• Ability to seek and weigh opinions and evidence, compromising where necessary on ways and means but not on principles or goals

• Ability to deal effectively with colleagues, stakeholders, and the public from different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience

• Capacity to work effectively in a rapid-pace work environment

• Ability to complete tasks, as assigned, in a timely manner with high-quality results

Location: Ontario (currently hybrid; subject to change)

Employment Type: Temporary Full-time (12 month contract)

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