Quality Leader- Mental Health

3 weeks ago


New Glasgow, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

**Req ID**:150558**
**Company: Nova Scotia Health**
**Location**:Northern** Zone, **Colchester East Hants Health Centre**
**Department**:MHA NZ Quality Decision Support ARH**
**Type of Employment**:Permanent** **Hourly FT** (**100%** FTE) x **1** position(s)**
**Status: MGMT/NON-Union** **Management/Non Union** Position**
**Posting Closing Date**:5-Mar-23**

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

**About the Opportunity**:
Reporting to the Director, Mental Health and Addictions, the Quality Leader advances the work of the Mental Health &and Addictions program by providing:

- Leadership and support to the Mental Health & Addictions, Central Leadership Team, Quality Committee, managers, and staff on strategic and operational planning, clinical efficiency, performance measurement, quality improvement, patient safety, evaluation initiatives, and quality reviews
- Knowledge and expertise in the identification, development, and implementation of operational and performance measurement initiatives such as improved structures, processes, and practices that impact positively on the outcomes for patients and families;
- Leadership and decision support for health systems analysis and redesign initiatives consistent with a population health and integrated health system approach;
- Analytical and research support in the form of statistical reports, literature reviews, environmental scans, best practice guidelines, and benchmarking standards.

As a mental health team member, the Quality Leader will maintain relationships with the Finance and Decision Support, Performance Excellence, Health Information Services, and Information Technology departments for professional support.

**About You**:
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

- Masters Degree in Health Services Administration (MHSA), Business Administration (MBA) or an equivalent combination of education/experience. Experience in a mental health setting an asset.
- Five years’ experience in strategic planning, project management, facilities planning, program development and evaluation, or quality management in a health care setting.
- Demonstrated experience in project management, coordination and group facilitation.
- Experience in working with senior administration and clinicians in collaborative/partnership activities.
- Demonstrated expertise in project management and evaluation, redesign and quality improvement methodologies.
- Advanced knowledge of health care delivery systems in various hospital and community settings.
- Demonstrated understanding of the interrelationships of all hospital departments and services in program delivery.
- Expert-level skills in data management, statistical manipulation, and data analysis an asset.
- Knowledge of MIS Standards.
- Knowledge of the Canadian Institute of Health Information and associated databases.
- Knowledge of Accreditation Canada and experience with the accreditation process and standards
- Demonstrates understanding of the interrelationships of health care organization departments and services in program delivery.
- Understanding of health care organization funding and budget preparation.
- Well-developed decision making, analytical and problem solving skills.
- Knowledge and experience drafting and submitting grant proposals.
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

**Hours**:

- Permanent Full-time Position; 75 Hours Bi-weekly

**Compensation and Incentives**:
$37.66 - $47.07 Hourly

**Once You've Applied**

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

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