Specialist 1, Quality

at  The Ottawa Hospital

ABOUT THE OTTAWA HOSPITAL

Inspired by research and driven by compassion!
The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada’s largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region.
From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex health-care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision for better patient care.
Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health or Social Sciences;
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a health care environment;
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in project management;
• Minimum 2 years’ experience interpreting, analyzing, and presenting data;
• Experience in working independently and effectively managing multiple priorities;
• Expertise in project planning, implementation, evaluation and reporting;
• Knowledge of the health care environment and maternal, newborn care and women’s health system;
• Knowledge of statistics and ability to analyze fiscal and patient care data;
• Knowledge of principles of relationship management and stakeholder engagement;
• Demonstrated understanding of Quality Improvement methods, principles and best practices;
• Proven experience in quality improvement initiatives;
• Demonstrated knowledge of principles of adult education and innovations in the field;
• Ability to learn and apply policies and procedures, relative legislation, collective agreements, Canadian Hospital Accreditation Standards, Professional Disciplines Standards for Ontario, and clinical practice guidelines;
• Knowledge of computers (i.e., clinical software, Microsoft Office Suite, internet and email);
• Excellent oral and written communication;
• Effective presentation skills;
• Demonstrated problem solving and concern resolution;
• Demonstrated leadership and the ability to facilitate change;
• Ability to work collaboratively and foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Eligible to work in Canada.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Education, Business/Health Care Administration, Quality or other health or project management related field.

Please refer the Job description for details