An exciting opportunity exists with the Home and Community Care Branch, for analytical, results-oriented professionals interested in developing and advancing strategic health priorities for Ontario. Working with a team committed to improving the quality and delivery of publicly-funded health care services, you will help set strategic direction for Ontario's health care system.
About the job
In this role, you will:
• Provide leadership and expertise in researching, designing and implementing health strategies that improve Ontarians' access to a quality, integrated publicly funded health system.
• Provide project leadership on health system policy and strategic initiatives.
• Develop partnership and lead consultation with key health system stakeholders.
• Develop innovative health policy options and recommendations based on evidence-based policy research, analysis and synthesis.
What you bring to the team
Critical Thinking, Creativity and Communication Skills
• You are a critical thinker who can define problems based on a systems view, conceptualize complex issues and creatively develop coherent results-oriented plans to achieve improvement
• You can respond to issues, provide recommendations and prepare reports using standard computer software
• You can create, lead and present research findings to senior management
Relationship and Project Management Skills
• You have demonstrated experience leading projects from concept to implementation using initiative and drive.
• You can work collaboratively to resolve issues, negotiate changes and shifts in priorities
• You can develop and lead consultations with stakeholders, ensuring a shared understanding
Policy Development and Research Expertise
• You have knowledge of policy and legislative processes
• You have knowledge of program development and implementation
• You have experience in using policy and research tools, methods and techniques
• You can assess the effectiveness of policies/programs against Ministry initiatives and goals
Health Care System Knowledge
• You have knowledge of the health services and programs available for people requiring care at home in Ontario
• You have an understanding of the healthcare system, structures, processes, stakeholder groups and affected populations
• You have the ability to understand how healthcare services are delivered in Ontario, the role of the ministry and key agencies, and the levers and instruments of change
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
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