Specialist, Renal Clinical Programs

Ontario Health; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing health outcomes across Ontario. As a Specialist in Renal Clinical Programs, you will play a crucial role in driving quality improvement initiatives, collaborating with clinical experts, and engaging with stakeholders to foster effective healthcare delivery. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that impact patient care while working in a supportive and values-driven environment. With a commitment to professional growth and a hybrid working model, this role is perfect for those eager to make a difference in the healthcare sector.

Benefits

Fully paid medical, dental and vision coverage

Health care spending account

Defined benefit pension plan

Three personal days annually

Three weeks vacation to start

Career development opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Wellness program

Hybrid working model

Participation in Communities of Inclusion

Qualifications

• Minimum three to five years of related experience in a healthcare environment.
• Expertise in data analysis and project management methodologies.
• Strong understanding of the Ontario healthcare landscape.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
• Develop frameworks and participate in recommendation reports.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently within timelines.

Skills

Data Analysis

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Interpersonal Skills

Critical Thinking

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Health Sciences

Master's Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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Specialist, Renal Clinical Programs

Apply locations Toronto, ON time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: May 20, 2025 (9 days left to apply) job requisition id R108868

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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 or wellness spending account

• a p remium 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

• c areer development opportunities

• a collaborative values-based team culture

• a wellness program

• a hybrid working model

• p articipation in Communities of Inclusion

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

About Ontario Renal Network (ORN): The Ontario Renal Network (ORN), a part of Ontario Health, is dedicated to advising the Ontario government on the renal system and managing the delivery of clinical services to patients with chronic kidney disease in Ontario. Our Renal Clinical Programs team leads the planning and implementation of provincial quality improvement initiatives.

Position Overview: The Specialist, Renal Clinical Programs will play a pivotal role in supporting the implementation of quality improvement initiatives across multiple projects within Renal Clinical Programs. This position involves collaborating with clinical experts, conducting research, developing frameworks, and actively participating in the creation of recommendation reports.

Here is what you will be doing:

Program/Operational Support:

• Support the planning, implementation, and maintenance of quality improvement initiatives.

• Conduct literature reviews, surveys, and environmental scans; develop frameworks; and participate in the development of recommendation reports.

• Define scope and deliverables of initiatives in coordination with the Manager and stakeholders.

• Identify and escalate program risks; propose recommendations to address issues.

• Develop various products to execute program plans, including tools, templates, briefing notes, reports, executive summaries, status updates, and presentations.

• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data; prepare reports and presentations.

• Manage multiple projects concurrently within timelines.

• Coordinate project documentation, communications, schedules, and timelines.

• Provide support and coordinate meetings for internal and external groups.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Develop and foster effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including healthcare providers, administrators, patient and family advisors, project teams, and committees.

• Plan, develop, and support knowledge translation and exchange activities for various clinical initiatives/programs.

• Support integration within OH departments and other initiatives within the ORN as needed.

• Perform cross-functional tasks and other duties within Renal Clinical Programs as required.

Here is what you will need to be successful:

Education and Experience:

• Required undergraduate degree in an appropriate discipline (clinical epidemiology, health sciences, health services research, health or business administration) or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree preferred.

• Minimum three to five years of related experience in a healthcare environment preferred.

• Experience with preparing meeting minutes, briefing notes, presentations, and reports.

• Expertise and experience in data analysis, information gathering, and synthesis.

• Experience with applying project management methodologies.

• Experience working with clinical experts, patient and family advisors, and healthcare administrators.

• Strong understanding of the Ontario healthcare landscape; understanding of kidney disease management in Ontario is an asset.

• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder relationship management skills.

• Superior attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.

• Strong critical and analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

• Ability to define problems, find solutions, and provide well-articulated recommendations.

• Highly productive and motivated, capable of quality output and able to multitask and prioritize assignments.

• Creative and forward-thinking, with a desire to learn and take on new opportunities.

• Self-directed, with enthusiasm, initiative, and demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment and exercise high-caliber judgment.

• Comfortable working in a dynamic fast-paced environment with a degree of uncertainty or ambiguity.

• Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude, and be committed to organizational health, culture, and values.

Contract Length: 12 month

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Employment Type:

Temporary + (Fixed Term) Full time

Contract Length:

12 Month(s)

Salary Band:

Band 4

External Application Deadline Date:

May 19, 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 ofBlack and racializedgroups; 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.