Manager, Surgical Information Program

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Within OH, the Information Management, Data and Analytics Support Portfolio (IMDA) supports the design, implementation, and management of provincial information management/information technology solutions on behalf of the Ministry of Health (Ministry). In collaboration with OH and system partners, IMDA has developed and defined near real time data collection standards, methodology, tools, and business practices imperative to ensure high quality data is readily available to a wide variety of healthcare stakeholders. Our unique approach to data lifecycle management (acquisition, management, and utilization) provides meaningful information to provincial health system stakeholders to improve access, performance, efficiency, and quality of care. Our work guides real-time decision making and planning; informs the evaluation of healthcare system performance; and offers recommendations to ensure a sustainable healthcare future.

IMDA is responsible for the IM/IT initiatives that support the Ontario Wait Time Strategy, the Emergency Room/Alternate Level of Care (ER/ALC) Information Strategy, and the Patient First Act. IMDA manages the Wait Time Information System (WTIS) which captures wait times for surgical, emergency room and diagnostic imaging (DI) cases along with efficiencies for DI from facilities across Ontario. IMDA is also supported by the Surgical Efficiency Targets Program (SETP) which supports the measurement and reporting of Operating Room performance across the province. This information is used by the Ministry, Regions, facilities, and other stakeholders to inform performance improvement strategies for reducing wait times and improving efficiencies for services in Ontario.

Reporting to the Director of Information Programs, the Manager of the Surgical Information Program (SIP), will be responsible for managing the surgical portfolio within IMDA. This will involve creating/evolving provincial data standards and definitions, clarifying health system information needs, providing provincial recommendations to senior leadership based upon qualitative and quantitative data, being a trusted partner for health system stakeholders, and identifying opportunities to drive access to care performance in Ontario. As part of this role, the Manager supports the creation and execution of multi-dimensional operational, project, and strategic plans aligned to support OH’s Health System Performance and Planning (HSPS) strategy and bring customer-centric philosophy and leading practices to the work. The Manager will provide leadership and development of initiatives and operational activities to support program goals through extensive stakeholder relationships and translating Ministry and clinical guidance into prioritized action with tangible benefits for Ontario patients. The Manager will also be responsible for leading, developing and coaching a high-performance service team.

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Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time

Paygrade and Zone: 7B

Employment Location: Ontario (currently virtual; subject to change). All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.

Internal Application Deadline Date: August 17, 2022

Note: As part of the initial recruitment screening process, Applicants must confirm that they are Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19. If Applicants are not Fully Vaccinated, they will be asked to identify any accommodation needs pursuant to a protected ground under the Code. If no such accommodation is identified, the Applicant will not be eligible to proceed through the recruitment process.