Lead, Digital Health

At Ontario Health, we are committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province. Our vision is that together, we will be a leader in health and wellness for all. Our mission is to connect the health system to drive improved and equitable health outcomes, experiences and value. How we work together is reflected through our five values: integrity, inspiration, tenacity, humility and care.
- What Ontario Health offers:
Achieving your career goals is a priority to us. Benefits of working at Ontario Health may include the following based on employment type:
- Fully paid medical, dental and vision coverage from your first day- a health care spending account- a premium defined benefit pension plan- three personal days and two float days annually- three weeks’ vacation to start (for individual contributors), increasing to four weeks after two years- career development opportunities- a collaborative values-based team culture- a wellness program- a hybrid working model- participation in- Communities of Inclusion Want to make a difference in your career? Consider this opportunity.

The Lead, Digital Health is a transformational role that will drive the strategy, performance and support the introduction, development and adoption of health care technology that will enhance provider operations as well as improve patient care experiences and outcomes

Please be advised that the scope of this role is regional in nature and therefore, will focus on the particular needs of the Health Service Providers for Ontario Health's East Region (i.e. Pickering, Whitby, Oshawa, Belleville, and Ottawa).

Here is what you will be doing:
- Coordinate digital health projects, initiatives and activities within Ontario region and its respective sub-regions.- Will collaborate closely with other key stakeholders within Ontario Health Region, including relevant portfolios within Ontario Health organization, regional health service providers and OHTs, Ontario Health corporate portfolios, provincial delivery partners (e.g. Ontario MD) and the Ministry of Health (MOH).- Assist in implementation of the provincial and regional digital health strategy aimed at transforming the health care system so that it is integrated, sustainable, and patient-centered.- Develop regular reports on progress of activities related to the design, implementation, and adoption of the digital health programs or solutions in the health care system that support the goals of regional OHTs and/or health service providers.- Monitor the progress of adopted digital health activities within the Ontario region and facilitate the resolution of potential implementation issues related to the schedule and activities.- Plan projects with significant stakeholder engagement.- Provide program and project level management on key digital health initiatives.-
- Understand Privacy and Security policies/procedures and work to align, resolve issues and participates in creating further innovations for the organization.- Ensure digital health projects are coordinated, integrated and sustainable across the Ontario region.- Ensure supporting program and project data is kept current and accessible by the project team.- Model exemplary interpersonal and communication skills with employees within their portfolio and across the organization to lead and coordinate health system planning, performance and funding.- Manage, build and maintain relationships, and communicate with multiple stakeholders including vendors, provincial partners, Ontario Health colleagues, practitioners and health service providers.- Identify champions and regional sponsors for the adoption of eHealth Solutions- Other duties as assigned.

Here is what you will need to be successful:
Education and Experience- University degree in business administration, health administration, or a related field.- Minimum 7 years of leadership/management experience with the ability to manage complex projects involving multiple agencies and stakeholders, particularly in the primary care sector- Demonstrated understanding of current and future trends in digital health, health information management and health information technology systems.- Demonstrated experience/knowledge within the digital health community in Ontario in a project management role, business development, health system planning and architecture, stakeholder engagement/facilitator, client service or a similar role.- Previous knowledge and experience of the Ontario healthcare system including a working understanding of /or exposure to the Ontario community.- Excellent abilities to analyze and interpret complex information to deliver a solution that meets business needs including prioritization.- Superior organizational skills and solid knowledge and experience in project management and quality improvement methodology.- Travel is required; driving may be necessary.

Knowledge and Skills- Excellent oral and written commun