System Planner (Western York Region- Ontario Health Team
Location
Vaughan, ON | Canada
Job description
Systems Planner (Western York Region Ontario Health Team)
Permanent Full- Time
The Western York Region Ontario Health Team (WYR OHT) is a partnership of local health care providers who are committed to better health and experiences for patients and providers in Vaughan, Richmond Hill, King and surrounding areas. Together, our vision is to improve the health of people in our community by creating an interconnected system of care across the continuum, from prenatal care to birth to end of life and bereavement.
The System Planner will report to the Manager of the WYR OHT and be accountable to the WYR OHT Collaboration Council. As a key resource to the OHT, the System Planner will build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners and will employ leadership and best practices to plan and implement the OHT. In this role, you will be an innovative leader who excels in "engaging people fully", with planning and decision-making that enables a culture of collaboration amongst partners. The OHT System Planner will be accountable for supporting initiatives to advance integrated care and partnerships across a variety of sectors including Primary Care, Acute Care, Home and Community Care, Public Health and Community Support Services.
Responsibilities:
Project Management and Administrative
- Applying project management methodologies to plan and manage projects
- Develop and coordinate the distribution of project management related materials, including project plan, work breakdown structures, milestone maps, status reports, etc Lead, organize and facilitate project-related meetings, develop project reports, presentations, statistics and other related documents, as required
- Continuously evaluate and assess each project milestone closely to identify lessons learned and best practices for implementation in future phases
- Ensure project deliverables are met on time, within budget and within scope
- Develop and implement required project management tools to support OHT members
- Manage interdependent planning work streams, timelines and deliverables
- Provide mentorship and support to Project Managers and Communications and Community Engagement Specialist
Relationship Management and Engagement
- Support the development of integrated collaborative care and partnership opportunities
Contributes to and implement patient, caregiver, provider and community planning and engagement strategies
Manage and maintain stakeholder maps, lists and contacts
Communication
- Prepares and submits grant/funding applications that advance integrated collaborative care, coordinates reporting to the Ministry of Health (MOH), Ontario Health or other groups, and supports the evaluation of integrated care initiatives
Contribute to safe, quality care by
- Managing a workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Addressing and resolving issues in a productive, respectful manner.
- Exercising sound professional judgment and using best practice guidelines.
- Contributing to a safe, inclusive environment for all through compliance with patient and staff safety policies and procedures.
What must you have?
- Masters Degree in Public, Business or Healthcare Administration or equivalent experience required
- Minimum 1-3 years healthcare or public sector experience required
- Registration and membership in good standing with a regulated health professional college preferred
- PMP designation preferred
What else do you bring?
- Enthusiastic, creative, and results-oriented leader with the ability to inspire and motivate people and a proven ability to develop and foster strong stakeholder relationships.
- Excellent change management skills, with strong ability to coach and mentor team members through change.
- Superior analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong written, verbal communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong working knowledge of program design and development.
- Strong working knowledge of computer applications, notably Microsoft Office.
- A clear commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism.
- Strong understanding of healthcare in Ontario
* Hybrid working model: Must be required to work 3/5 days in office at any site of Mackenzie Health
*You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health
FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Mackenzie Health's Occupational Health and Safety department.
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