Project Manager

University Health Network • Toronto, ON

4d • CA$51 - CA$76 • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager will work closely with front line staff and leadership to help shape new care delivery models that improve capacity, experience and outcomes.

Requirements

• Completion of a Bachelors degree in a Health related field
• Advanced Project management skills; PMP preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years practical and related experience in the healthcare field
• Demonstrated experience in leading major change initiatives in a health care environment
• Experience working with physicians and other clinicians is required
• Experience leading Lean transformations at other institutions, healthcare or within industry is required
• Significant applied experience to allow the individual to immediately facilitate events based on their process improvement knowledge and experience. Can translate concepts to a healthcare environment
• Expert in data analysis and visualization; ability to utilise data analytic QI skills eg run and control chart, pareto diagrams
• Experience with driving, managing change on a large scale.
• Previous experience in quality, safety and performance improvement methods is required
• Previous experience with presentations and publications

Nice To Haves

• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt- preferred
• Systems design knowledge and application an asset

Responsibilities

• Providing leadership for a Stem Cell 2 Transformation project inclusive of development of strategies for space utilization, human health resources and models of care
• Utilizing advanced project management skills to ensure projects are launched in an effective efficient manner
• Presenting key findings to a broader academic community to advance cancer care international
• As member of the Cancer Care Quality and Innovation Team, the Specialist will support the operational excellence portfolio by completing the following accountabilities
• Lead several large and small scale quality improvement projects through application of proven methodologies eg. Lean methodology, value stream mapping, PDSA cycles
• Complete audits, observations, chart reviews and data analyses to identify issues
• Support the clinical teams in identifying opportunities for improvement and appropriate resolutions
• Assist in the selection, analysis and reporting of operational excellence related performance indicators to monitor the program, and/or unit level performance to ensure alignment with strategic direction. Some of these indicators will be incorporated into UHN/PM Quality Scorecard and the Cancer Centre Quality Improvement Plan
• Work collaboratively with the CQIN Program Manager, Clinic/Unit Managers and Physician Disease Site Leads to integrate clinical best practices, legislative requirements and policies into clinical practice
• Develop and implement communication/promotion strategies that drive change management and encourage engagement of staff at all levels
• Participate in the relevant Committees and administrative tasks to advance quality improvement within the Program; prepare Project Charters and QI waivers
• Provide mentorship, leadership, guidance, and planning for process improvement initiatives through advocating for clinical standardization
• Work with other process improvement and operational leads within other Departments to set a consistent standard for operational excellence

Benefits

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level