The purpose of this request is to acquire a resource who will work with others to implement the Interoperable Enterprise Terminology strategy Ontario. Ontario Health is seeking to implement the Interoperable Enterprise Terminology Strategy for Ontario to address current gaps and evolving requirements as a result of digital health trends and opportunities for innovative terminology use in Ontario’s digital health and analytical solutions.
Must Haves:
10+ years' experience in partner engagement and facilitation for digital health initiatives
10+ years' experience with process mapping, process improvement and operationalizing workflows
10+ years' experience developing and implementing strategies, prepare business cases and cost-benefit analysis, and conduct feasibility studies
10+ years' knowledge and understanding of digital exchange standards such as FHIR, clinical terminologies (e.g., SNOMED-CT LOINC) and their application within Ontario Health with applicable terminology tools (e.g., Ontoserver)
Extensive knowledge and understanding of pan-Canadian digital exchange standards and tooling
ands-on experience implementing terminology services and solutions
Experience performing current state assessments and gap analysis
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, and strong partner engagement skills
Responsibilities:
Process mapping, process improvement and operationalizing workflows Develop and implement strategies, prepare business cases and cost-benefit analysis, and conduct feasibility studies
Conduct requirements gathering, develop documentation, including presentations and briefing notes and conduct partner engagement
Work with different partners and subject matter experts from different backgrounds (clinical, business, and technical) Interact with the business partners and subject matter experts in order to understand their requirements through gathering, documenting, and analyzing business needs and requirements
Desired Skills:
Proficiency with Microsoft Products, with a preference for candidates that have experience with Microsoft based cloud tools
College/University undergraduate degree in Computer Science or related discipline from a recognized institution or equivalent experience
Knowledge of Healthcare Information Systems used throughout the province of Ontario
Experience working with Ontario Health Required Skills: Terminology standards assessment, selection, development, implementation and maintenance processes including Reference sets/Map sets/Subset development Research and analysis Communication and collaboration Evaluation Criteria:
Substantial knowledge of clinical data, terminology and technical standards such as SNOMED CT/SNOMED CT-CA, LOINC/pCLOCD, ICD-10-CA, CCI, HL7 v2, HL7 FHIR. 25 Points
Experience in developing provincial terminology strategy and implementation plans including engagement with partners. 20 Points
Knowledge and strong understanding of jurisdictional electronic health record projects, interoperability services and integration with healthcare initiatives within regional healthcare organizations for clinical data repositories, and other associated healthcare information systems in use within a jurisdiction. 15 Points
Knowledge and experience of the development and implementation of terminology standards such as LOINC and SNOMED CT/SNOMED CT-CA. 10 Points

xperience in implementing interoperable digital health solutions, including assessing readiness of existing clinical information systems for collection/submission of standards-based clinical information to the EHR. 10 Points

nowledge and understanding of the standards lifecycle and the digital health standards landscape (Ontario Health, Canadian/pan-Canadian, and international standards), and digital health initiatives in other jurisdictions (local, regional, provincial) is an asset. 10 Points
Knowledge and experience with the following terminology asset management tools is an asset (e.g., Apelon DTS, Term Works, Ontoserver, Shrimp). 10

Points Total: 100 Points