Company: Canadian Institute for Health Information
Location: Toronto, ON – Ottawa, ON
Job description: Who we areWe are an organization comprised of industry thought leaders who are passionate about health data and want to make a difference in the health care field. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization and together with our partners we provide essential information on Canada’s health systems, enabling decisions that lead to healthier Canadians. As a valued member of the CIHI team, you and your work will have a pivotal role in the evolution of Canada’s health care systems.CIHI is recognized as an exceptional place to work that embraces diversity, respect, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Learn about our and the work being done to create a more inclusive and welcoming organization by focusing on how we learn, govern and practise.At CIHI, we recognize what matters to our employees. Some of the benefits of working at CIHI include
- HOOPP Pension Plan (Defined Benefits Pension)
- Retirement Planning Program
- Generous vacation days for permanent and long-term contracts
- Work-life balance
- Career Planning Program
- Learning and Professional Development Program
- Flexible benefits program from your first day on the job for permanent and long-term contracts
Why is this role important?Reporting to the Manager, Interoperability Engagement, the Project Lead will support the advancement of CIHI’s technical engagement with stakeholders including Federal, Provincial and Territorial governments, vendors/industry, clinicians, patients, the standards community, and international partners. Through strong collaboration with CIHI’s Data Standards, and Enterprise Architecture and Standards teams, and partners such as Canada Health Infoway, the Project Lead educates, brings awareness, and leads the promotion of the adoption and use of CIHI’s interoperability standards. The Lead will demonstrate effective leadership in project management and will support CIHI partnerships with internal and external stakeholders as required.What you’ll do1. Develops and executes the engagement strategies for technical, clinical, and policy audiences in support of CIHI’s role in the pan-Canadian Shared Interoperability Roadmap in collaboration with Canada Health Infoway.2. Develops and delivers communication materials for stakeholder consultations; liaises with internal/external stakeholders regarding upcoming public data releases; leads/supports communication to stakeholders, including relevant communication materials and documentation.3. Participates in the design, development, and dissemination of relevant information products targeted at specific stakeholder groups and leads engagement with technical, clinical, and policy stakeholders to increase awareness of CIHI’s Pan-Canadian Health Data Content Framework. Promotes adoption of CIHI’s interoperability content standards.4. Leads or co-leads projects involving team members or multiple teams for the Connected Care initiative. Oversees CIHI’s role in demonstration projects, pilots, Connectathons, and similar collaborative activities to inform and promote interoperability implementation in the market. Collaborates with the Hospital Data Transformation team and other CIHI strategic initiatives to promote alignment with CIHI’s Pan-Canadian Health Data Content Framework.5. Provides leadership and guidance to internal staff. Provides input to annual performance management reviews as required.6. Supports the planning and reporting activities of the corporate strategic initiative. Provides key information, recommendations, and ongoing progress reports to the Manager to ensure effective communication of relevant activities. Presents updates to internal committees such as Stewardship Council or Data Standards Working Group as necessary.7. Establishes and maintains a strong working relationship with internal project partners such as Data Standards, Enterprise Architecture and Standards, and Communications and Marketing. Collaborates with the Data Standards team to execute internal promotion and change management activities to align CIHI’s existing data assets to evolving interoperability content standards.8. Builds relevant professional contacts on behalf of CIHI with external stakeholders such as Canada Health Infoway, Health Canada, the Pan-Canadian Health Organizations, digital health organizations and other stakeholders involved in the Connected Care initiative. Acts as a champion for CIHI’s interoperability standards to the organization and supports compliance and best practice for related activities.9. Participates in the development of operational planning and corporate reporting for the department. Participates in branch leadership activities and on CIHI project teams as required.10. Contributes to the promotion of CIHI products and services through participation on committees, presentations and/or attendance at conferences, and other activities, representing CIHI externally as required.11. Acts as a champion for CIHI’s interoperability standards to the organization and supports compliance and best practice for related activities.What you’ll bring to the table
- Master’s degree in health sciences, health services research, health administration, public health, health informatics, biostatistics or health profession/related field.
- Minimum 5 years’ related experience leading and/or working with technical standards, content standards, and/or data assets.
- Significant project management experience
- Experience in promoting and supporting technical projects with various stakeholder groups.
- Experience working in a dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders.
- Awareness and understanding of Canada’s health system as well as issues relevant to system interoperability.
- Proven experience leading and adapting to a changing internal and external environment using innovation and agility.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication, organizational and presentation skills. Strong diplomacy, listening and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to meet travel requirements.
- Fluency in English is required, bilingualism in both official languages an asset.
To find out more about this role and other exciting opportunities visit our website at www.cihi.ca and check out our ‘Careers’ section.We thank all those who apply, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.At CIHI we are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment. Part of this commitment includes arranging accommodations to ensure an equitable opportunity to participate in the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.Please note the CIHI Recruiting Team uses email to communicate with applicants. Please make sure your profile has an updated email address that is checked regularly, including the junk/spam mail folder, as we send time sensitive emails (i.e. testing and interview bookings).
CIHI is a not-for-profit organization focused on health data in Canada, aiming to make a difference in the healthcare field. They provide essential information on Canada’s health systems and offer benefits such as a pension plan, vacation days, career planning, and learning programs. The organization is committed to diversity and inclusivity, with a focus on collaboration and innovation. The Project Lead role involves supporting CIHI’s technical engagement with stakeholders to promote the adoption of interoperability standards. The role requires project management experience, knowledge of the Canadian health system, and strong communication and interpersonal skills. CIHI is dedicated to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment and encourages individuals to visit their website for more information on job opportunities.
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Expected salary: $92830 per year
Job date: Thu, 15 Aug 2024 01:20:40 GMT