Job Responsibility:

Position # : 9004096 Union: OOS Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority City/Town: Saskatoon Department: Executive Director - Primary Health Care - Provincial Type: Full-time regular FTE: 1 Shift Information: Days Hours of Work: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks Relief: No Float: No Field Hours: No Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment Travel Required: Yes

: The Specialist is responsible to ensure consistent application of planning & improvement tools & methodologies. The position is expected to maintain strategy & improvement standards as outlined in the SHA Roadmap & Strategic Plan. The focus of the Specialist is to organize & oversee improvement initiatives, taking a lead role with key stakeholders, develop project teams, determine the scope, establish target dates, monitor outcomes of the project & provide regular updates for service line integration. The Specialist must effectively work with staff, leaders, physicians to integrate best practices & standards. The position varies in scope & influences the success of system-wide improvement & attainment of organizational goals. The Specialist is responsible to facilitate a quality of culture across a large diverse organization & model a rigorous, consistent approach to quality improvement. The Specialist must be an advocate for staff & patient safety as well as a system sustainability. Human Resources Exemption: No Experience

- 3-5 years' recognized experience in a complex health care setting

Education

- Bachelor's degree in a health related discipline

Licenses

- Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

- Equivalent combination of education and experience
- Lean improvement training/certification is an asset.
- Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable

Competencies

- Advanced - Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
- Advanced - Organizational skills
- Advanced - Collaborative skills
- Advanced - Computer skills




- Advanced - Facilitation skills
- Advanced - Planning skills
- Advanced - Interpersonal skills
- Advanced - Communication skills
- Advanced - Project management skills
- Advanced - Demonstrates leadership skills

Knowledge and Abilities

- Analytical thinking and the ability to assist others to recognize key issues
- Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
- Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
- Knowledge of the healthcare system in Saskatchewan.
- Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
- Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values

Other Information

- Travel within Saskatchewan

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, protected and patient-centred. Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search. We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone. We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce. We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action. We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People. Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.

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