Quality Leader - Mental Health and Addictions
Quality Leader - Mental Health and Addictions
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Job Description
Req ID: 204619
Location: CentralZoneEast Coast Forensic Hospital
Department: MHA Provincial Quality - CNS
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT(100%) x 1
Management/Non UnionPosition
Posting Closing Date: 25-Jun-25
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. Were on a mission to achieve excellence in health healing and learning through working together which is reflected in the hospitals health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic tertiary and quaternary care as well as continuing care primary health care public health and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators collaborators and creative thinkers today.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe theres a place here for everyone to call home from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means youll have the time to explore discover and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Director Mental Health and Addictions the Quality Leader advances the work of the Mental Health & and Addictions program by providing:
- Leadership and support to the Mental Health & Addictions Central Leadership Team Quality Committee managers and staff on strategic and operational planning clinical efficiency performance measurement quality improvement patient safety evaluation initiatives and quality reviews
- Knowledge and expertise in the identification development and implementation of operational and performance measurement initiatives such as improved structures processes and practices that impact positively on the outcomes for patients and families.
- Leadership and decision support for health systems analysis and redesign initiatives consistent with a population health and integrated health system approach.
- Analytical and research support in the form of statistical reports literature reviews environmental scans best practice guidelines and benchmarking standards.
The Quality Leaderuses theirexcellent quantitative and analytical skills to lead projects and initiatives and make recommendations to the Mental Health and Addictions Leadership Team and committees to prioritize and evaluate initiatives. The Quality Leaderdemonstrates a working knowledge of project planning and project management methodologies. The successful candidatepossesses strong communication and interpersonal skills that enable themto work as a member of a team facilitate groups and present information within various levels of the Zone and provincial health care environments.
As a mental health team member the Quality Leaderwill maintain relationships with the Finance and Decision Support Performance Excellence Health Information Services and Information Technology departments for professional support.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Masters Degree in Health Services Administration (MHSA) Business Administration (MBA) or an equivalent combination of education/experience. Experience in a mental health setting an asset.
- Five years experience in strategic planning project management facilities planning program development and evaluation or quality management in a health care setting.
- Demonstrated experience in project management coordination and group facilitation.
- Experience in working with senior administration and clinicians in collaborative/partnership activities.
- Demonstrated expertise in project management and evaluation redesign and quality improvement methodologies.
- Advanced knowledge of health care delivery systems in various hospital and community settings.
- Demonstrated understanding of the interrelationships of all hospital departments and services in program delivery.
- Expert-level skills in data management statistical manipulation and data analysis an asset.
- Demonstrated expertise in the application of word processing spreadsheet database and graphics and reporting software/systems.
- Knowledge of MIS Standards.
- Knowledge of the Canadian Institute of Health Information and associated databases.
- Knowledge of Accreditation Canada and experience with the accreditation process and standards
- Demonstrates understanding of the interrelationships of health care organization departments and services in program delivery.
- Understanding of health care organization funding and budget preparation.
- Well-developed decision making analytical and problem solving skills.
- Knowledge and experience drafting and submitting grant proposals.
- Competencies in other languages an asset French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education experience training and certifications.
Hours
Permanent Full-Time / 75 Hours Bi-Weekly
Compensation and Benefits
$40.95 - $51.19 Hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health dental travel long-term disability and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once Youve Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination values diversity and is representative at all job levels of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous Black/African Nova Scotian Persons of Colour Foreign Nationals/Newcomers Persons with Disabilities 2SLGBTQIA to apply and self-identify.
Employment Type
Full-Time
