Transformation Consultant - Health System Transformation

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London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is a world-class academic health sciences centre located in the southwestern Ontario city of London. Just two hours from Toronto and two hours from Detroit, London features a beautiful and walkable downtown core located on the Thames River, a vibrant culinary scene and scores of activities that highlight local arts, culture and music. As one of Canada’s largest acute-care teaching hospitals, LHSC is a world-class innovator in clinical care, research and teaching, delivering both local and regional services, including the Children’s Hospital, within a large geographic area. LHSC has a workforce of close to 15,000, dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient care while working together to shape the future of health.

Open:            April 16, 2024

Deadline:      April 30, 2024

Non-Union

Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Director of Health System Transformation, the Transformation Consultant supports greater integration of the strategic plan and services within the organization and across the health system, to improve operational efficiency and patient and provider experiences. Strong partnerships and engagement with internal and external stakeholders and service providers is required in the ongoing strategy, planning, design and implementation of integration initiatives.

• Temporary Full-Time - 1 Year
• Rate of Pay: $47.85 to $59.81 per hour
• Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week
• Career development and training opportunities
• Employee Wellness Initiatives

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Master's Degree in Health Administration, Health Planning, Public Health, Business Administration, or an equivalent as accpetable by the hospital
• Certificate with the Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL), or in the process of obtaining the Canadian Health Executive Certification considered an asset
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in more responsible leaderships roles in a healthcare environment, and managing complex, large scale projects
• Strong understanding of the hospital’s strategic plan and priorities
• In-depth health system knowledge and strong sense of change management
• Demonstrated experience in facilitation, collaboration and negotiation with multiple stakeholders and/or service providers
• Ability to work in a complex and ambiguous environment
• Excellent organizational, time management, and project management skills
• Ability to understand and analyze population and organizational data to serve and inform planning
• Critical thinking skills to assess different elements of the proposed approaches, considering the outcomes for patients, providers, the system, and LHSC
• Experience in analyzing and interpreting performance data, including financial data, quality indicators, and evaluation of program performance
• Demonstrates high-caliber and judgement, decision-making and triaging ability to support executives
• Self-directed, courageous, and highly motivated with excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC’s Mission, Vision and Values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

If interested in this role, please apply with a resume that outlines all current and previous experience relevant to the position. 

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca . 

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process. 

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months. 

Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work permits. It is the employee’s accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process. 

Immunization Requirements:

• Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires will be required to: 
• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis;  
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step);  
• Provide proof of Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccination reflective of Ontario Health’s current definition of being fully vaccinated  

For more information visit https://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers/health-review-requirements