AddressDescription
Employer Job Number: GO-00746117
Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority
Job Description: Reporting to the Manager Quality & Safety North, the Safety Specialist Quality Improvement is responsible for the implementation of the SHA Management System that would support the existing Safety Program, with the intent of exceeding minimum standards in Health & Safety. The Safety Specialist- Quality Improvement is a key role within the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) Quality & Safety portfolio.
The position is expected to maintain Quality and Safety as outlined in the SHA Quality & Safety Plan and support the deployment and replication of the SHA Management System throughout the organization. The Specialist will be assigned to support functions and duties related to Quality Improvement. The Specialist will participate in and lead efforts to link in with key stakeholders to support safety and continuous quality improvement at all levels of the organization. The Specialist may also be tasked with developing project teams, determining the scope of projects, establishing target dates, monitoring outcomes and providing regular updates. To be successful, the Specialist must effectively work with staff, leaders, physicians to integrate best practices and standards. The Specialist influences the success of system wide improvement and attainment of organizational goals.
Required Qualifications
Baccalaureate degree in Business/Commerce/Science or Healthcare Administration is preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Valid Class 5 Driver's license
Experience
Three years of successful employment and leadership in increasingly challenging positions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to be or become a certified Kaizen Leader and fulfill ongoing maintenance req
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