Lead, Strategy - Value Based Programs

Ontario Health; Old Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to transforming health care in Ontario. This role focuses on leading strategic initiatives to enhance value-based care and improve health outcomes for patients. You will play a crucial part in developing and implementing programs that address the continuum of care while collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholders. With a strong commitment to a values-based culture, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the health sector. If you're passionate about health policy and eager to drive change, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health care spending account

Premium defined benefit pension plan

Three personal days and two float days annually

Three weeks’ vacation to start

Career development opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Wellness program

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in health system planning or policy roles.
• Undergraduate degree required; graduate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans for value-based care.
• Conduct research and analysis to support integrated care strategies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to advance health initiatives.

Skills

Health system planning

Health policy

Program delivery

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

Exceptional writing skills

Problem-solving capabilities

Relationship building

Education

Undergraduate degree in Health Sciences

Graduate degree (e.g. MHSc, MHA, MPA, MHI)

Tools

Analytical software

Health data systems

Job description

Lead, Strategy - Value Based Programs

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Locations: Toronto, ON

Time Type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago

Time left to apply: End Date: February 1, 2025 (26 days left to apply)

Job Requisition ID: R108269

At Ontario Health, we are committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province. Our vision is that together, we will be a leader in health and wellness for all. Our mission is to connect the health system to drive improved and equitable health outcomes, experiences, and value. How we work together is reflected through our five values: integrity, inspiration, tenacity, humility, and care.

What Ontario Health offers:

Achieving your career goals is a priority to us. Benefits of working at Ontario Health may include the following based on employment type:

• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage from your first day
• A health care spending account
• A premium defined benefit pension plan
• Three personal days and two float days annually
• Three weeks’ vacation to start (for individual contributors), increasing to four weeks after two years
• Career development opportunities
• A collaborative values-based team culture
• A wellness program
• A hybrid working model
• Participation in Communities of Inclusion

Want to make a difference in your career? Consider this opportunity.

A division of the Population Health and Value Based Health Systems portfolio, the Value Based Care team is focused on several areas of work as part of Ontario Health’s approach to improving population health and creating greater value for patients and caregivers. These areas include funding strategies that better reflect the nature of patient conditions across their continuum of care, data and analytic products to support Ontario Health Teams (OHTs) and management of population health, performance and accountability development for OHTs, and value-based strategies to improve the delivery of integrated care.

Here is what you will be doing:

• Supporting the development of the strategic plan/opportunities within the division through the development, implementation, and maintenance of a strategic roadmap
• Supporting value-based and integrated care program implementation, including leading initiatives that advance integrated and value-based care maturity and performance of Ontario Health Teams
• Strategic and financial impact analysis of value-based and integrated care planning and funding opportunities
• Leading research and analysis, inclusive of scans, market analysis, and comparative policy assessments, to support integrated care strategy, business planning, and decision-making
• Leading strategic partnership initiatives with OH’s system partners ensuring that value-based care and population health principles are embedded in new policies and funding models to advance integrated care
• Working with senior level clinicians and administrators to design and enable the implementation of programs that focus on better addressing the continuum of care for patients
• Providing consultative and analytical support regarding interpretation and presentation of both program models and data, preparing ad hoc reports and presentations to assist with projects and decision-making
• Working across Ontario Health portfolios, the Ministry of Health, OHTs, and other healthcare providers in a collaborative and consultative manner to advance value-based and integrated care initiatives
• Applying a deep understanding of health system policy initiatives and funding reform instruments to drive OH’s strategic positioning and partnership opportunities with respect to value-based and integrated care
• Leading the development of proposals for new strategies, projects, and funding that align with Ministry of Health policies and Ontario Health’s corporate strategy
• Keeping abreast of value-based care and population health trends, finding innovative and creative ways to incorporate key learnings and effectively communicating these to OH teams and system partners to support system transformation
• Cultivating innovative system thinking and planning
• Working collaboratively with other team members in advancing larger divisional objectives, including Ontario Health Team priorities

Here is what you will need to be successful:

Education & Experience

• Undergraduate degree in the Health Sciences, Business, Public Policy, Economics or other relevant field; graduate degree (e.g. MHSc, MHA, MPA, MHI) is preferred
• 5-7 years’ experience in roles focused on health system planning, health policy, and/or program delivery

Knowledge & Skills

• Thorough knowledge of Ontario’s health system and experience working with a wide range of clinical and administrative stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience in health system planning, with an understanding of how to strategize and/or implement value-based programs and methodologies that follow a patient’s continuum of care
• Demonstrated ability to establish strong relationships within an organization, collaborate effectively, and maintain outstanding service delivery standards
• Ability to think strategically, ask guiding questions, and understand the strategic significance of data/results
• Exceptional writing skills, along with an ability to present solutions and results from complex analysis in a clear and compelling manner
• Superior analytical skills, including data analysis and interpretation, especially in support of strategic planning and decision-making
• Exceptional problem-solving capabilities that can be applied within a complex and dynamic environment
• Strong grasp of health policy, and health system funding reform instruments and other payment/funding models
• Awareness of emerging IT trends and their impact on healthcare delivery
• Familiarity with procurement and contracting norms in Ontario would be highly advantageous
• Proven ability to work as part of a high-performing team, with a results-driven focus
• Flexibility in taking on evolving work in a rapidly changing environment, relative to priorities at hand
• Knowledge of, and experience with, government policy development and approval processes would be strongly advantageous; broad management consulting experience and strategy development/execution experience would be an acceptable alternative

Employment Type: Permanent Full time

Contract Length: N/A

Salary Band: Band 6

External Application Deadline Date: January 31, 2025

All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.

Ontario Health encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; members of Black and racialized groups; 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary individuals; and people living with disabilities.

Ontario Health is an accessible employer, and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process. If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please email [e-mail] and a member of the team will connect with you within 48 hours.

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About Us

Ontario Health is the provincial agency responsible for ensuring Ontarians receive high-quality health care services where and when they need them. Since it was established in June 2019, Ontario Health has brought together the strengths of many existing health care organizations to work together to build a better health care system for all Ontarians. Building on the expertise and knowledge of our people, we are committed to applying the best of what we collectively do, and in partnership with others, to transform the health system and improve the quality and delivery of care for patients, families, and health care providers.