Program Officer, International Accreditation

**Program Officer, International Accreditation**
**(French / Italian**
**Clients**
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**Terms**: Two 12 month contract positions available with possibility of extension

**Starting**
**Salary**: Commensurate with experience

**Location**: Ottawa based (hybrid working model) or possibility of working from Belgium or Italy

Health Standards Organization (HSO) is searching for a client service-minded professionals who share our passion for achieving quality health services for all. In Canada and around the world, we are building a bold and bright future for our enterprise and our clients.

We are currently seeking two Program Officers - one for our Francophonie market and one to support our growing roster of Italian clients. In both cases, additional language capacity in either Arabic or Spanish will help you stand out as we work across the globe.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to support the accreditation of health services organizations. You will be responsible for supporting project management for international accreditation processes. You will play a vital role in impacting the efforts of health services organizations, as they strive towards providing all patients with the quality and safety of service.

This is a great opportunity for a skilled client-focused and detail-oriented individual Juggling multiple priorities and having a full workload doesn’t intimidate, but rather motivates you. Autonomy and flexibility are a required skill set for this position, as we adapt innovate to meet the needs of our client organizations. You have a winning attitude and love to learn from and collaborate with others. You have an eye for detail; you take pride in your natural propensity to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality in your work. You thrive on beating deadlines and surpassing expectations.

**Let’s break it down. Your responsibilities include**:

- Working in a fast-paced environment that requires quick thinking and quick turnaround of accurate, high-quality deliverables.
- Troubleshooting issues as they arise and be proactive by nature.
- It’s in the details: your quality assurance and attention to detail are flawless.
- Making a great team even stronger. You won’t be in this alone. The HSO team is our - and your - greatest asset. Our team is a goldmine of talent and expertise to strengthen you in your role.
- Contributing positively to the culture of our workplace by staying positive, engaged in the work you do and energized by the difference you’re making.

**You have a unique history. Does it include the education and experience listed below?**
- University degree in International Relations, Health Care Administration, Business or a related field.
- Project Management training certificate, such as PMP.
- Minimum of two (2) of administrative, proposal development or project management experience.
- Languages for Program Officer Francophone: English (essential), French (essential); additional languages highly desirable such as Arabic or Spanish.
- Languages for Program Officer Italy: English (essential), Italian (essential); additional languages highly desirable such as Arabic or Spanish.
- Technical chops: MS Office, Dynamics GP, CRM and Project management software.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and experience in effectively communicating with a wide variety of stakeholders.
- Option to work in Ottawa (Hybrid), Canada (Remote), Belgium, or Italy.

**You’ll stand out if**
- Tried and tested assessment, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
- You will shine if you know the Project Management Framework (PMBOK).
- Experience with proposal development and large-scale writing/editing projects.
- See challenges as opportunities to develop new solutions.
- Have experience and knowledge of the healthcare environment, locally or around the world
- Are available for the possibility of occasional travel.

**Have what we’re looking for?