Quality Improvement Specialist

**Quality Improvement Specialist**: At Halton Region, we treat everyone with respect, honesty, fairness and trust. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. Halton Region is committed to providing accommodation to individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Employees of Public Health are expected to provide high quality programs and services including but not limited to sexual health, harm reduction and immunization clinic services by demonstrating respectful, inclusive, non-judgmental values. **As an employer of choice, Halton Region recognizes the many benefits of hybrid work arrangements including flexibility and better work-life balance for our employees. This position is eligible for our Hybrid Work Program.** **Posting ID**: 3502 **Department**: Health **Division**: Public Health Resources **Pay Range**: $85,787 - $114,364 **Job Type**: Contract < 1 Year **Contract Duration**: From date of hire until June 17, 2025 **Hours of Work**: 35 hours per week **Work Location**: Halton Regional Centre - 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville **Employee Group**: OCT **Posting Date**:September 26, 2024 **Application Deadline**: September 30, 2024 **Job Summary**: Reporting to the Manager, Effective Public Health Practice, the Quality Improvement Specialist will lead and guide approved continuous quality improvement initiatives for the Public Health Department. **Duties & Responsibilities**: - Coordinate and guide others in policy development including conducting risk assessments. - Support departmental operational business planning, program planning, evaluation and project management. - Conduct business process reviews, identify and support implementation of solutions, and the integration of process changes into operational practices. - Research best practices relating to organizational quality in public health, develop recommendations and support implementation of priorities. - Write high quality documents including reports, briefing notes, project management documents, business cases, training materials and policies/procedures. - Participates in internal and external work groups relating to quality in public health. - Promotes and actively contributes to a climate of positive change and continuous improvement. - Performs other duties as required. **Skills & Qualifications**: - Masters Degree in Public Health Administration or a related discipline preferred. - Minimum five years work experience in public health. - Quality improvement methodology (e.g. LEAN Certification). - Strong research and analytical skills. - Experience in evidence informed decision making methodology and project management. - Knowledge of program planning and evaluation principles. - Proficient communication and report writing skills. - Excellent facilitation, presentation, organizational and problem solving skills. - Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team and across organizational boundaries aptitude for relationship building and seeking out effective approaches to collaboration. - Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of discretion and diplomacy. - Must be highly organized, consistently demonstrate a high standard of quality in their work. - An equivalent combination of education and experience. - In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 - Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require. - Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting. Halton Region serves more than 624,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to delivering high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community. At Halton, you are encouraged to grow and succeed in your career and are recognized for your accomplishments and contributions. As an employee, you will be part of a progressive, service focused and award winning employer with a diverse and inclusive work environment. INDO