Background Information:

The purpose of this request is to acquire a resource who will work with others to develop and deliver the Data Exchange Strategy for Ontario health. Ontario Health is seeking to develop a health data exchange strategy to support the motion of transitioning towards a more unified data exchange model with the goal of “collect once, use many” for the purpose of the provincial electronic health records (EHR), data analytics and health system planning. 

Must haves:

·      Minimum 10-15 years’ experience in digital health strategy development

·     3+ years' experience in partner engagement and facilitation for digital health initiatives

·      Extensive knowledge and understanding of digital exchange standards such as FHIR, clinical terminologies (e.g., SNOMED-CT, LOINC) and their application within Ontario Health

·      Extensive knowledge and understanding of pan-Canadian digital exchange standards and tooling

·      3+ years' experience performing current state assessments and gap analysis

·      Excellent Communication skills both verbal and written, and strong stakeholder engagement skills

·      Time Management, with the ability to manage tight deadlines and prioritize multiple projects

Responsibilities:

• Experience performing current state assessments and gap analysis 
• Develops strategies, prepares business cases and cost-benefit analysis, and conducts feasibility studies  
• Conducts requirements gathering, develops documentation, including presentations and briefing notes and conducts stakeholder engagement  
• Work with different stakeholders and subject matter experts from different backgrounds (clinical, business, and technical). 
• Interacts with the business stakeholders and subject matter experts in order to understand their requirements through gathering, documenting, and analyzing business needs and requirements. 

 Desired Skills: 

• Familiarity with Microsoft Products, with a preference for candidates that have experience with Microsoft based cloud tools (e.g., Microsoft Office 365). 
• 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  
• Ability to readily identify, assess and mitigate implementation and adoption issues  
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills  
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines 

Required Skills: 

• Data Exchange standards assessment, selection, development, and maintenance processes  
• Research and analysis  
• Communication and collaboration    
• Partner engagement and management