Quality & Accreditation Consultant

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:Already a Manitoba health-care employee?If you are a current Manitoba health-care employee looking for new opportunities, please click on the button below.Department / Unit: SH - Provincial Quality and LearningJob Stream: Clinical SupportUnion: Non UnionAnticipated Start Date: 10/28/2024FTE: 1.00Anticipated Shift: DaysWork Arrangement: HybridDaily Hours Worked: 7.75Annual Base Hours: 2015Salary is commensurate with education and qualifications.Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba.Position OverviewQuality, Patient Safety and Accreditation (QPSA) within each service delivery organization (SDO) champions the integration of provincial quality and health services delivery improvements, promotes a culture of patient safety, and supports accreditation processes and activities defined at the provincial level by the Health Services Integration and Quality (HSIQ) within Shared Health.Work with stakeholders in the SDO to enhance the development, coordination, implementation and monitoring of quality improvement processes and initiatives aligned with the SDO’s strategic and operating plans, and Manitoba’s Clinical Preventive Services Plan (CPSP).Support the alignment of SDO quality plans to provincial priorities.Implement the provincial quality improvement methodology and models defined by HSIQ.Coordinate and implement accreditation, quality improvement, and performance improvement activities for the SDO.Monitor and measure the effectiveness and sustainment of clinical changes and the adoption of clinical practice standards.Coordinate and implement projects to support SDO clinical teams and task force leads.Implement project plans and monitor project execution, reporting progress through project lifecycle.Support the knowledge transfer of quality improvement tools and project management methodologies.Participate in provincial accreditation forums focusing on implementing standard tools and processes defined by HSIQ.Working as assigned with a customer-centric mindset in a dynamic team, each position may be allocated to one or more projects or teams focused on quality improvement.Experience5 years of experience in a health services environment managing quality improvement projects.2 years of experience implementing and managing organizational change initiatives.2 years of experience applying standardized processes related to quality improvement and accreditation processes.2 years of experience working with provincial and/or national standards of health-related industry accreditation programs.2 years of experience measuring, monitoring and reporting on the achievement of defined quality improvement goals.Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)Post-secondary degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited educational institution.A post-graduate education and formal training in the implementation of organizational change initiatives and quality improvement are assets.An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.Certification/Licensure/RegistrationActive member in good standing of an associated regulatory body as appropriate.Qualifications and SkillsDemonstrated mid-to-senior leadership capabilities.Physical RequirementsMust be able to work safely in a typical computerized office environment.Travel to other health care facilities throughout the province requiring a valid Manitoba driver’s license.We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment.Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process. #J-18808-Ljbffr