Continuous Quality Improvement Strategic Planning - Master Student

Description

Position Summary

At SE Health, we are dedicated to changing lives, health care and society for the better. SE Health has once again been Accredited with Exemplary Standing. Accreditation with Exemplary Standing is awarded to an organization that goes beyond Accreditation Canada’s requirements, demonstrating excellence in quality improvement and a commitment to providing safe and high-quality health services.

To sustain our passion to provide safe, happy and loving care, a continuous quality improvement strategic plan needs to be in place. The Project Specialist (intern) will play a key role in making this a reality. Working under the leadership of the SE Professional Practice team, the incumbent will support and lead the development and design of the organizational continuous quality improvement strategic sustainability plan as SE Health shifts from a set cycle of quality improvement and assessment program to a continuous quality improvement system approach. In partnership with internal key players across the organization, the incumbent will integrate and create synergies between the accreditation readiness activities with operational excellence and client and family experience. The Project Specialist will have opportunities to gain deep insights into the translation of SE Health intelligence and develop critical capacities that can be shared with SE Health teams.

Responsibilities

• Explore and analyze market opportunities in new markets along with recommendations to inform the strategic plan
• Coordinating activities involved in implementation of specific projects
• Develop an organizational continuous quality improvement strategic sustainability plan
• Partner and engage with SE Professional Practice internal and external partners to critically analyze specific project progress, strengths and barriers as well as make recommendations to position the project(s) for success.
• Conducting presentations on select components of a project, proposal an/or results

Requirement:

• Currently enrolled in a graduate degree in business, innovation, health administration, health promotion, public health or related program, international studies
• Must be available for a 3 month or 12-week term
• Experience in leading Patient Safety and Quality Improvement initiatives
• Healthcare experience / knowledge is considered a strong plus
• Self-motivated, ability to take direction and work independently, and work well in a remote team environment; strong verbal and written communication skills

About Us:

At SE, we love what we do.  Every day, we bring hope and happiness to clients, homes, and communities across Canada.  We treat each person with dignity and love, like our own family; we build empathy; and we do the right thing. We are always inspired to make a difference. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we share knowledge, provide the best care, and help each client to realize their most meaningful goals for health and wellbeing. We are an inclusive workplace offering competitive pay, benefits, pension, and work life balance. We’re a great place to work, and we hope you’ll join our team.

Please note that due to the unprecedented circumstance of the Global Pandemic and the resultant public health crisis; and in the interest of the health and safety of our patients/clients, employees, and greater good of public health, SE Health requires those that wish to work for this organization to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Fully vaccinated means a person has received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and it has been 14 days since the last dose

SE Health is committed to the success of all its employees. If you feel you need accommodations because of illness or disability, please do not hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition team at careers@sehc.com at your earliest convenience.

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