Title: Quality Improvement Specialist
Division: Integrated Indigenous Health and Specialized Community Services
Affiliation: Non-unionized
Site: Moosonee, ON
Reports to: Manager of Quality and Patient Experience
Status: Permanent Full-Time
The Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is seeking an experienced professional to fill the key role of Quality Improvement Specialist.

WHAT WE DO

There has never been a more exciting time to be at WAHA. We are an integrated health system providing the full continuum of care to the six communities of the western James Bay coast with over 500 employees, physicians, and partners in care. As a health authority, you will work in a unique setting where you have the opportunity to care for patients in all phases of their life journey, in all areas of their health experience. From Primary, Acute, and Mental Health, Dental, Specialty Clinics, Population Health and the WAHA Paramedic Service, the opportunities for growth are boundless. We provide community-based programming in all six of our communities, have six paramedic bases, three hospitals, four emergency departments, one community health centre and a total of 72 beds. Our guiding goal is to be a centre of excellence in Indigenous and remote healthcare. To make this goal a reality, we have formed partnerships with other centres of excellence to remove barriers and eliminate the inequity of health services access that have long impacted the patients that we serve.
At WAHA, we are leading the way in health transformation. Come and immerse yourself in the local Cree culture, work with dedicated and passionate colleagues, and live in beautiful northern communities with amazing community members. Our mission is to provide optimum healthcare as close to home as possible. You can be part of this rewarding experience. Come and find your adventure in the north.

• Liaise with leaders to identify, implement, and develop strategies for process improvement in all departments
• Work within department to investigate and report on incidents while offering solutions and training
• Use LEAN methodology to guide and assist employees with driving efficiencies
• Work with Leadership Team to ensure a realization of the strategic plan and exceed performance metrics
• Ensures that all quality management and risk management related activities are reviewed, discussed and follow up actions identified as necessary
• Assist with the planning, Implementation and evaluation of the accreditation preparedness
• Support the Accreditation core team on information related to accreditation
• Raise internal awareness and understanding of accreditation and its alignment with WAHA’s strategic plan and priorities
• Champion accreditation as an important part of WAHA’s continuous quality improvement process