ICS Specialist

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

"Support the planning, project management and delivery of regional cancer prevention and screening strategies;
"Monitor and evaluate the delivery of regional knowledge exchange activities and their impact on achieving OH-CCO's cancer screening targets;
"Provide education, orientation, training and support to screening and assessment sites related to cancer screening policies, practices, guidelines and quality assurance requirements;
"Evaluate, monitor, and analyze quality and performance data indicators;
"Monitor system capacity and identify local service delivery issues and develop strategies to address the gaps;
"Provide regular performance reports and progress updates for planned cancer prevention and screening initiatives;
"Collaborate with various stakeholders within the region, including primary care providers;
"Oversee resources materials including maintenance and distribution to stakeholders;
"Maintain our website content and backend support;
"Conduct literature reviews, gap analysis, and surveys to help develop informed interventions and initiatives;
"Data maintenance and reporting including funding allocations and monthly/quarterly scorecards;
"Evaluate projects and initiatives to determine success and sustainability;
"Develop grant proposals in response to identified funding opportunities for initiatives related to cancer screening.

QUALIFICATIONS:

"Undergraduate degree in an education, health science, and/or community health-related discipline;
"Demonstrated experience with health promotion and primary prevention initiatives;
"Project Management experience in a healthcare setting;
"Demonstrated experience with public speaking and delivering presentations to groups of varying sizes;
"Proven professional experience in a health care setting;
"Proven understanding of the complexities of the Ontario Cancer System, and the Ontario Cancer Plan;
"Proven knowledge of the CE RCP and the relevant stakeholders involved in cancer prevention and screening;
"Ability to assess region-wide needs, analyze large data sets, formulate plans to address the needs, and the subsequent implementation and evaluation of strategic initiatives;
"Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving, analytical skills using evidence-based best practices;
"Effective communication and interpersonal skills;
"Ability to work in diverse environments; both collaborating and motivating multiple groups and stakeholders with varying levels of education, and skill set, while also working effectively on independent projects;
"Effective organizational and time management skills;
"Effective computer skills at an intermediate level (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio, Publisher, Word Press, Project Management tools, etc.);
"Must have a satisfactory performance record;
"Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
"Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education in this area;
"Proven good attendance record with capabilities of maintaining this same standard.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with Lakeridge Health's policies and procedures.

Lakeridge Health thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID 19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 during their Post-offer/Pre-employment Health Assessment, subject to any exemptions recognized under the Ontario Human Rights code.

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