Indigenous Health Performance Improvement Planning

Are you a strategic policy professional looking for an opportunity to lead Indigenous health initiatives in Ontario? Do you thrive in a challenging, fast paced environment working on high profile provincial initiatives? The Indigenous Health Policy Unit is seeking an Indigenous Health Performance Improvement Planning Lead to lead policy development and planning for Indigenous health transformation projects. Consider this unique opportunity to bring your leadership skills to the Indigenous Health Policy Unit of the Indigenous, French Language and Priority Populations Branch and contribute to advancing health outcomes of Indigenous people and supporting reconciliation. **OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism**: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace. Visit the **OPS Anti-Racism Policy** and the **OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint** pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service. We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's **Human Rights Code**. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation. **What can I expect to do in this role?**: In this role you will: - Provide strategic expertise, leadership and coordination of health strategies and program initiatives. - Lead inter-ministerial and inter-governmental initiatives to improve Indigenous health services. - Provide project leadership and/or participate in the conceptualization, development and evaluation of strategic Indigenous health policies, program design, regulations and/or legislation addressing a range of Indigenous issues within Ontario's health system. - Coordinate and participate on projects and work teams comprised of branch and ministry partners, internal and external stakeholders, service providers and broader community partners. **How do I qualify?**: **Technical Knowledge**: - You have proven knowledge of the Indigenous health sector, including Indigenous health issues and knowledge of Indigenous communities and organizations in Ontario. - You have knowledge of performance management approaches to provide leadership and expertise in the development, evaluation and communication of strategic policies, programs, regulations and/or legislation. - You have strong strategic and operational leadership for planning, development and delivery of the ministry's Indigenous Health program. **Program and Policy Knowledge and Skills**: - You have demonstrated an understanding of public policy and program development, health care system planning and delivery principles, methods and practices and evaluation principles. - You have knowledge of program design, implementation and delivery. - You have an understanding of government programs and services related to Indigenous health. - You have strong strategic orientation and demonstrated knowledge of and experience with policy development processes to lead the development and evaluation of strategies, legislative and resource allocation frameworks. **Communication and Interpersonal Skills**: - You have demonstrated writing and analysis skills to prepare reports, papers and briefing notes for senior management. - You have presentation skills to synthesize, analyze and relay complex information to senior leadership including briefings, operational plans, issues/information requests, strategies and program recommendations. - You have demonstrated facilitation skills working with Indigenous partners and federal government. - You have negotiation and mediation skills to resolve issues and achieve consensus. - You have interpersonal and people skills to deliver effective presentations, productive discussions and collaborative relationship-building to help achieve shared objectives. - You have demonstrated ability to take initiative/accountability for achievement of approved deliverables and operational commitments. - You have creativity and conceptual-thinking skills to explain situations and recommend solutions to problems. **Project Management and Analytical Skills**: - You have demonstrated project management skills and expertise to lead the implementation of high profile Indigenous projects/programs and deliver approved commitments in a timely manner. - You have demonstrated analytical skills to assess and address Indigenous program and operational policy issues. - You have time management skills to manage deadlines and competing priorities. - You are highly organized and able to manage multiple competing priorities with a high degree of independence. **Additional Information**: **Address**: - 1 Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 438 University Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region **Compensation Group