Quality Lead

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre; Barrie; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Ontario is seeking a Quality Lead to drive quality initiatives within the Hudson Regional Cancer Program. This role requires a self-directed individual with significant experience in healthcare leadership and quality improvement. The successful candidate will lead efforts to support cancer screening and prevention initiatives, collaborate with diverse groups, and enhance program delivery. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and at least five years of healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a professional, quality improvement, or leadership role in healthcare.
• 1 year in the cancer care system with understanding of Ontario Cancer System.
• Knowledge of North Simcoe Muskoka healthcare system and partners.
• Experience with project management and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic and operational functions of HRCP.
• Develop and evaluate initiatives for Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario).
• Provide leadership in quality improvement.
• Identify initiatives to reduce barriers to access for underserved populations.

Skills

Project Management

Quality Improvement

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Program Development

Facilitation Skills

Education

Four-year undergraduate degree in Applied Health Sciences, Community Health, Education, or Business

Certification in Project Management and Quality Improvement

Master's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Publisher

Visio

Word

Job description

Job Summary & Requirements

The Hudson Regional Cancer Program (HRCP) is one of fourteen programs in Ontario. The Quality Lead plays a key role in leading quality initiatives and projects to meet Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario) deliverables and support effective cancer care programming based on best evidence. The role also involves supporting regional cancer screening operations for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer programs, along with cancer prevention initiatives aimed at increasing screening rates in the North Simcoe Muskoka Region. This position requires a self-directed, analytical, and organized individual.

Team Responsibilities

• Support the strategic and operational functions of HRCP
• Develop, implement, and evaluate initiatives for Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario), HRCP, and hospitals
• Provide leadership in quality improvement
• Support regional engagement at community and provider levels
• Participate in Ontario Health, HRCP, hospital, and regional committees
• Support HRCP Leadership Team and Regional Leads
• Design and deliver various media and communication tools
• Facilitate knowledge transfer to partners
• Identify and support initiatives to reduce barriers to equitable access for underserved populations

Education

• Four-year undergraduate degree in Applied Health Sciences, Community Health, Education, or Business
• Certification in Project Management and Quality Improvement is an asset
• Master's degree is an asset

Experience

• At least five years in a professional, quality improvement, or leadership role in healthcare
• One year in the cancer care system with understanding of Ontario Cancer System and Cancer Plan 2024-2028
• Knowledge of North Simcoe Muskoka healthcare system and partners in cancer care and prevention
• Experience in adult education principles and delivery
• Expertise in program and project development and evaluation
• Experience with project management and budgeting
• Experience implementing process and practice changes in health systems

Competencies

• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Visio
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Ability to motivate and work with diverse healthcare groups
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Superior presentation and facilitation skills