Background Information:

The purpose of this request is to acquire a Sr. Specialized IT Consultant who will be responsible for ensuring alignment between the Provincial Client Registry (PCR) and client identifiers associated with Immunization data submitted by the ministry. The Senior Specialist will support the foundation data alignment activities which will contribute toward the overall Immunization Repository project.

Immunization Repository is a cornerstone within the Ministry of Health's one immunization record (Immunization Repository) priority and is in line with Ontario’s desired immunization future state. This work will be one of the forthcoming projects in the Immunization Repository Optimization Program, one of the key components of the Public Health Digital Platform (under Clinical Care Service delivery). 

Must haves:

• Experience with IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management Identity Hub Standard Edition (formerly Initiate)
• Excellent knowledge of IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS)
• Java development experience
• Practical experience with HL7 messaging, Cloverleaf integration suite and IBM InfoSphere DataStage
• Experience with SQL programming in relational databases
• A strong knowledge of Health care systems
• Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Quality Assurance requirements, and software
• Development control and release procedures
• Experience with distributed messaging and streaming data solutions (e.g., Kafka)
• Experience with container-based development (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
• Extensive experience in troubleshooting and remediation
• Knowledge of Immunization workflows and associated business processes within pharmacies, hospitals and health records, an asset
• Past experience with jurisdictional public health programs (example: Immunizations) will be of significant benefit