Responsibilities:

The Senior Specialist 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.

 Desired Skills:

·      Working with others to share expertise and achieve outcomes that benefit the organization, demonstrating strong communication skills to others on the team through active listening, summarizing, and facilitating. Articulates approach in succinct manner. 

·      Ensures the timely delivery of support, effectively adapting to tight deadlines and sudden changes in priorities to accomplish objectives. Plans for possibilities and contingencies, identifying opportunities and problems to ensure that best results are achieved. Recognizes and makes best use of the diverse skills, abilities, experiences of team members to achieve best outcomes.

·      Expert knowledge of HL7 (v2 and FHIR) to support data exchange

·      Demonstrating the unique skills required of the job; staying current with changing job skills to positively impact operational efficiency and the effectiveness of services provided. Insight of the Provincial Registries is an asset. 

·      Experience operating in highly political environments and across various organizational cultures. 

·      Working knowledge of privacy policies and legislative processes – Health Protection and Promotion Act (HPPA), Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and Personal Health. Information Protection Act (PHIPA) and associated Health Information Custodian (HIC) requirements

·      Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards.