Specialist, Policy

1 week ago

Toronto, Canada Ontario Health Full time

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, and 4 weeks at 2 years- Career development opportunities- A collaborative values-based team culture- Wellness programs- A hybrid working model- Participation in- Communities of InclusionWant to make a difference in your career? Consider this opportunity.

The Ontario Laboratory Medicine Program works closely with laboratory medicine experts across over 50 established and independent hospital and community laboratories, to develop and implement laboratory program initiatives across a provincially integrated laboratory network of effectively to meet provincial laboratory and testing needs.

Here is what you will be doing:
- Work closely with Manager and other clinical and technical team leads to provide support on key business activities for the program.- Acts as a liaison and works with other program areas as well as external organizations and stakeholders to develop, consolidate, and coordinate information in response to requests and requirements.- Conducts detailed jurisdictional scans and literature reviews on relevant policies, regulations, research, and programs, to capture the evolving laboratory medicine landscape.- Research, analyze, and generate information and maintain a detailed knowledge of qualitative and quantitative inputs to support quality improvement initiatives, planning, and implementation.- Support the manager, leads, and other team members in the development and maintenance of work plans.- Plan and manage small projects concurrently to ensure completion of deliverables in a timely fashion.-
- Present materials for review and information purposes using excellent written, verbal, and graphical communications skills, with ability to express complex concepts effectively.- Make recommendations and/or identify solutions to address challenges or mitigating risks.- Identifying and improving existing processes, knowledge, and tools on an ongoing basis by defining the problem, evaluating alternatives and making recommendations.- Works in collaboration with colleagues, external partners, and teams across OH to support program priorities.- Responsible for developing products including but not limited to briefing notes, reports, executive summaries, protocols, and presentations for key stakeholders (Ministry, Ontario Health) and committees to support internal and external communication and decision-making.- Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses to support project and/or program goals, as required.- Performing cross-functional and/or other duties to support the team, as assigned.

Here is what you will need to be successful:
Education and Experience- Undergraduate degree in a related discipline (Health Science, Health Administration, Business Administration, Public Health), or recognized equivalent is required; Master’s degree is an asset- 3-6 years of related experience working within the health care sector is required- An understanding of Ontario’s healthcare system; familiarity with laboratory medicine is an asset- Experience in the health care system, and more specifically with government agencies, LHINs, and/or public health agencies, is preferred; knowledge of laboratory medicine is an asset- Expertise and experience in qualitative analysis, literature searches, policy analysis, and business strategy, and the ability to translate information into a summaries, briefs, or business cases- Experience engaging and working directly with health system stakeholders and health service providers; engaging patients, caregivers, First Nations, Inuit, Metis, urban Indigenous, and special populations is an asset

Knowledge and Skills- Knowledge of health policy, health research, and social determinants of health and population health- Strong knowledge and experience conducting literature reviews and environmental scans- Experience in synthesizing clear and concise recommendations based on a large and complex body of evidence- Excellent organizational skills; responsible and highly motivated; must be able to manage multiple tasks, prioritize and effectively anticipate and respond to issues as they arise- Detail-oriented and process-driven with a demonstr

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