Specialist

Position #: 199686

Expected Start Date: October 21, 2024

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Digital Health - Analytics Business Intelligence

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: September 05, 2025

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks

Job Description: The Digital Health Specialist will manage workflow and business process to support strategy through the development and execution of analytics.  The Specialist will take the lead role in providing standardized data, metrics and reports required for evidence-based decision making, planning, performance improvement, policy development and support of strategic priorities.  The Specialist also takes a lead role in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating analytic projects, assigning project tasks to team members and developing measurable project goals and objectives along with reporting on project status/metrics. The Specialist is accountable for developing standard work, policy and processes across the Provincial system.

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment

Travel Required: No

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• 3-5 years’ experience working in Project Management and/or analytics 

Education

• Degree in Computer Sciences
• Degree in Health Information Management
• Degree in Business Administration

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Competencies

• Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation
• Analytical skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Advanced - Interpersonal skills
• Advanced - Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
• Advanced - Communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
• Knowledge of legislation and applicable laws
• Knowledge in healthcare system in Saskatchewan and across Canada
• Promotes innovation, guides change and is committed to continuous improvement
• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
• Has demonstrated strong critical thinking, financial and analytical skills
• Ability to lead and coach others
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Knowledge in principles of patient and family centered care

Other Information

• Travel within the region and provincially