Continuous Quality Improvement Advisor

at  Niagara Region

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Manager, Planning, Evaluation and CQI, the CQI Advisor will provide leadership in quality improvement to meet the needs of the eight long-term care homes across Niagara. This role will focus on business analysis and continuous improvement through leading the quality improvement programs and projects. This role will support the Accreditation program and ensure compliance with legislative, regulatory and corporate expectations. Identifies data needs to support evidence informed decision making and evaluate effectiveness of the quality program

EDUCATION

• Post-Secondary degree in Business, Accounting or Social Services.
• Additional courses in Data analytics and statistical analysis
• Project Management Professional Designation (PMP) an asset

KNOWLEDGE

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in data collection, acquisition, coordination, analysis, interpretation and management
• Knowledge in quality improvement and Lean processes
• Experience in leading process reviews, including needs assessment, coordination, facilitation and follow-up
• Exceptional knowledge of computer software applications including word processing, spreadsheets and Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of related legislation including Ministry Long Term Care Act and Regulations, MFIPPA and PHIPA and Ministry of Labour an asset
• Experience in leading Accreditation processes an asset
• Knowledge of Point Click Care Analytics an asset

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• In accordance with the Corporate Criminal Record Check Policy, the position requires the incumbent to undergo a Criminal Records Check and submit a Canadian Police Clearance Certificate.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Must maintain ability to travel in a timely manner to other offices, work locations or sites as authorized by the Corporation for business reasons.
• May be required to support emergency operations under the incident management structure, at the direction of the Emergency Operations Centre Director.
• Regional staff strive to enable the strategic priorities of council and the organization through the completion of their work. Staff carry out their work by demonstrating the corporate values.
• Regional staff strive to enable the strategic priorities of council and the organization through the completion of their work. Staff carry out their work by demonstrating the corporate values.