Program Specialist, Data Standards

6 months ago


Ottawa, Canada Canadian Institute for Health Information Full time

**Category**
- Data Governance

**City**
- Ottawa, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Program Specialist, Data Standards
- Who we are
- We are an organization comprised of industry thought leaders who are passionate about health data and want to make a difference in the health care field. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization and together with our partners we provide essential information on Canada's health systems, enabling decisions that lead to healthier Canadians. As a valued member of the CIHI team, you and your work will have a pivotal role in the evolution of Canada's health care systems.

CIHI is recognized as an exceptional place to work that embraces diversity, respect, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Learn about our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and the work being done to create a more inclusive and welcoming organization by focusing on how we learn, govern and practise.

At CIHI, we recognize what matters to our employees. Some of the benefits of working at CIHI include
- HOOPP Pension Plan (Defined Benefits Pension)
- Retirement Planning Program
- Generous vacation days for permanent and long-term contracts
- Work-life balance
- Career Planning Program
- Learning and Professional Development Program
- Flexible benefits program from your first day on the job for permanent and long-term contracts

Why is this role important?
- Under the direction of the Manager, Data Standards, the Program Specialist assists with the planning, coordination and execution of cross-functional activities that support the Data Standards portfolio. Key activities include research, environmental scanning, internal consultation, preparing presentations, drafting reports, backgrounds papers, briefing notes, and providing additional support towards deliverables as required.
- What you'll do
- 1. Researches and synthesizes information on emerging standards topics. This includes coordinating with both internal and external stakeholders.
- 2. Under the direction of the Manager, develops background papers or briefing documents on key strategic initiatives.
- 3. Prepares presentations for internal and external stakeholders on key standards initiatives.
- 4. Provides support to internal and external strategic committees, including planning and organizing meetings, producing relevant supporting documentation, coordinating information dissemination, and undertaking follow-up activities, as required.
- 5. Maintains on-going relationships with stakeholder groups within CIHI, to ensure coordination and synergy. Establishes and maintains external professional contacts.
- 6. Gathers, tracks, reviews and assesses information for corporate priorities and other relevant projects.
- 7. Supports and coordinates project deliverables including planning, monitoring and reporting of activities. Coordinates operational and logístical aspects related to the projects including scheduling meetings, preparing pertinent documentations, obtaining required approvals, financial reporting etc.
- 8. Drafts and participates in the development of briefing notes, presentations, reports, articles and other documentation as required.
- 9. Contributes to the promotion of CIHI products and services through participation on external committees, presentations and/or attendance at conferences, preparation of articles for publication and other activities as required.
- What you'll bring to the table
- Undergraduate degree in Health or Public Administration or Business Administration, or a field related to the development of public policy.
- 3 to 5 years experience in health care information.
- General understanding of clinical concepts and processes within healthcare systems.
- Superior writing skills and ability to write for different audiences.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
- Self-directed, innovative, and able to work with mínimal supervision and under tight deadlines.
- Experience in writing briefing notes, backgrounders and preparing presentations for senior executives.
- Experience in establishing and managing relationships with stakeholders.
- Experience in coordinating projects of strategic nature including some experience in project planning and execution.
- Experience with data standards, including HL7 standards, SNOMED, ICD, LOINC is an asset.
- Familiarity with data standards development/maintenance organizations is an asset.
- Experience in the healthcare field is an asset.
- Fluency in English is required, fluency in French is an asset.

Closing StatementEmployment Equity
- At CIHI we are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment. Part of this commitment includes arranging accommodations to ensure an equitable opportunity to participate in the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your ne



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