Coordination Advisor

Company Bio

Southlake is building healthy communities through outstanding care, innovative partnerships, and amazing people. We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.
Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.
Job Summary
- The Coordination Advisor for Prevention will implement and lead a Smoking Cessation model for the Central Region and coordinate prevention initiatives for the program.
- The Coordination Advisor will be responsible for the Prevention and Screening Program’s performance management and reporting.
- This role is accountable for collecting, consolidating, analyzing, disseminating, and reporting volumes, prevention and screening rates, wait times, and other relevant performance data for the program.
- The Coordination Advisor for Prevention is responsible for providing oversight to data quality processes.

**Qualifications**:

- Degree in a Health Related Science (Masters’ degree preferred) or Regulated Health Profession
- Three years of experience in a health related field required
- Minimum of three years in health information data analysis required
- Prior experience or education in Smoking Cessation counseling preferred.
- TEACH certification considered an asset.
- Knowledge of Cancer Prevention and Screening Programs is essential.
- Experience in delivery of patient and staff education.
- Experience in a Regional Cancer Centre or within a Regional Cancer Program considered an asset.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
- Strong planning and analytical skills.
- Strong attention to detail, data accuracy and thorough follow-up.
- Demonstrated project planning and program development skills.
- Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, coaching, mentoring and team building skills that facilitate positive interactions among all members of the health care team.
- Possess highly developed analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrated strong patient and customer focused philosophy in all interactions.
- Possess the ability to introduce and effectively facilitate change.
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, support and critical analysis in stressful, complex clinical and emotional situations.
- Time management and organizational abilities including demonstrated ability to problem solve, prioritize a varied workload and function in a changing and stressful work environment.
- Strong systems thinking focus, a strategic thinker able to look at information management horizontally across the organization and the Regional Cancer Program in general.
- Utilizes effective listening skills to maximize understanding of issues.
- Provides a comfortable, respectful, confidential environment for team members to discuss issues.
- Facilitates an environment that expects team members to resolve issues in a respectful, non-confrontational manner.

Closing Statement

At Southlake, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve, including those with disabilities. Southlake is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
It is the responsibility of all Southlake employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace.
Primary Responsibilities
- Attends/participates in educational opportunities i.e. conferences and workshops.
- Participates in working groups and committees when required.
- Facilitates meetings when required.
- Ability to adapt to a flexible schedule as required by the program. May include evening and weekend community events.
- Prepares and analyzes monthly, quarterly and annual reports on Prevention and Screening activity.
- Supports Continuous Quality Initiatives within the Cancer Program.
- Participates in orientation of new staff as appropriate.
- Complies with privacy legislation and policies and procedures when reporting Cancer Centre data.
- Performs cross-functional duties as assigned or requested.