Specialist

January 6 2025
Expected expiry date: January 13 2025
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories IT,
Saskatoon, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 34466
  • Job Category Information Technology
  • Posting Date 01/05/2025, 11:00 PM
  • Locations Saskatchewan Health Authority
  • Apply Before 01/13/2025, 11:00 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Position #: 195201

Expected Start Date: January 27, 2025

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Digital Health - Analytics Business Intelligence

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment

Travel Required: No

Job Description: The Digital Health Specialist will manage workflow and business process to support strategy through the development and execution of analytics. The Specialist will take the lead role in providing standardized data, metrics and reports required for evidence-based decision making, planning, performance improvement, policy development and support of strategic priorities. The Specialist also takes a lead role in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating analytic projects, assigning project tasks to team members and developing measurable project goals and objectives along with reporting on project status/metrics. The Specialist is accountable for developing standard work, policy and processes across the Provincial system.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

  • 3-5 years' experience working in Project Management and/or analytics

Education

  • Degree in Computer Sciences
  • Degree in Health Information Management
  • Degree in Business Administration

Licenses

  • Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

  • Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
  • Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Competencies

  • Advanced - Communication skills
  • Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation
  • Advanced - Interpersonal skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Advanced - Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Ability to lead and coach others
  • Knowledge of legislation and applicable laws
  • Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
  • Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
  • Knowledge in principles of patient and family centered care
  • Knowledge in healthcare system in Saskatchewan and across Canada
  • Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
  • Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
  • Has demonstrated strong critical thinking, financial and analytical skills
  • Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
  • Promotes innovation, guides change and is committed to continuous improvement

Other Information

  • Travel within the region and provincially

About Us

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.

Additional Information

Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.

We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.
We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.
We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.
We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.

Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.