Project Lead - Durham OHT (Digital And Data Health Improvement)Department: Ontario Health TeamStatus: Temporary Full Time (3 years)8 Hour Shifts, Days Schedule (Subject to Change)Location: Corporate Office (Whitby, ON) (Hybrid)Wage Schedule: $40.490 - $55.120 per hourFile Number: 2400000624POSITION SUMMARY:The position reports to the Director, Durham OHT with accountability to the Durham OHT Partners. A key strategic priority for the Durham OHT is enhance and support lead the digital and Data Health in Durham Region. The Digital and Data Health Improvement Lead will manage the development and implementation of program, regional, and provincial based strategic projects.The Digital and Data Health Improvement Lead will contribute to the evolution and implementation of program-based priorities and sustainability strategies through the utilization of skills and attributes associated with quality improvement and project management in an integrated manner.The lead will work collaboratively with all partners of the Durham OHT representing health and social services sectors across the region to support and inform of specialized support for data that is inclusive and comprehensive to achieve the goal of excellence in the delivery of health and social care in Durham Region.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:" Project Lead for the development of project and process improvement in alignment with strategic plans including research, data analysis, stakeholder engagement, environmental scanning, and issues analysis." Collaborate with Durham OHT leaders and colleagues " Lead and coordinate the implementation digital health strategic projects." Communicate and engage stakeholders internally and externally." Provide insight to the program leadership team regarding the impact of internal and external or environmental changes on strategic plans and initiatives." Provide project management expertise to support to the execution, management, implementation, monitoring and reporting of program-wide initiatives." Facilitate the implementation of project activities, track status, and act as a knowledge expert and resource in the development and maintenance data and digital priorities." Other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:" Master's degree in Health Care or Business Administration preferred " Project Management Professional (PMP) or knowledge of strategic project management theories and principles acquired through a recognized university degree in Business, Finance, Healthcare, Computer Science or another related discipline " Demonstrated experience and understanding of strategic and program planning processes." Demonstrated experience managing and executing complex projects with multiple stakeholders." Demonstrated experience in the completion of large projects." Strategic and critical thinker, with strong facilitation and relationship building skills. " Highly developed judgement skills combined with tact and diplomacy." Proven ability to foster and maintain effective working relationships and to deal effectively with a wide range of diverse, interested and involved stakeholders." Highly collaborative, teamwork-oriented work style with ability to work independently with minimal supervision." Excellent communications and presentation skills. Must be able to communicate in writing effectively and succinctly and verbally with all levels of the organization as well as external stakeholders and across multiple mediums." Strong analytical skills including the ability to collect, analyze, share and interpret qualitative and quantitative data." Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work." High proficiency with the MS Office suite to include MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project and MS PowerPoint." Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Teamwork, Compassion, Innovation and Joy.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with Lakeridge Health's policies and procedures.Lakeridge Health thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID 19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 during their Post-offer/Pre-employment Health Assessment, subject to any exemptions recognized under the Ontario Human Rights code.