An exciting opportunity exists with the Home and Community Care Branch, for analytical, results-oriented professionals interested in developing strategic health policy 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.
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About the job
In this role, you will:
• Develop innovative health policy options and recommendations based on evidence-based policy research, analysis and synthesis.
• Provide leadership and expertise in researching, designing and implementing health policies and 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 with key health system stakeholders.
What you bring to the team
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
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 lead consultations with stakeholders, ensuring a shared understanding
Health Care System Knowledge
• You have knowledge of the health services and programs available for seniors 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 Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs), and the levers and instruments of change