Director of Health Services Quality and Modernization | Directeur, Qualité et modernisation des services de santé - Now Hiring
| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$50 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Fort Hood, Texas |
About this job
Reports to: Chief Science and Innovation Officer
Vacancy Reason: Existing Position
About the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and AddictionThe Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) changes lives by bringing people and knowledge together to reduce the harms of alcohol and other drugs on society. We partner with public, private and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to improve the health and safety of people living in Canada. An NGO with a national focus, CCSA envisions a healthier Canadian society where evidence transforms approaches to substance use.
AcknowledgementCCSA acknowledges that First Nations, Inuit and Métis people are the holders of Traditional Indigenous Knowledge. We respect the power of the Indigenous ways of knowing and of Traditional Indigenous Knowledge and commit to learning about and incorporating this knowledge into our work with proper guidance.
About the PositionThe Director, Health Services Quality and Modernization is a senior leadership role reporting to the Chief Science and Innovation Officer. The Director is responsible for advancing innovative, client-centred and evidence-informed health services and systems within the substance use health sector.
This role provides strategic direction for quality improvement, service transformation, modernization initiatives, performance excellence and integrated care models that improve outcomes for individuals, families and communities. It also strengthens provider, organizational and system capacity by equipping teams, agencies, leaders and decision makers with the tools, guidance, training and resources needed to implement and sustain high-quality, evidence-informed practices and services.
The Director will lead organizational change efforts that strengthen accessibility, effectiveness, equity and sustainability of health systems and services across the spectrum of substance use health care supports and services, including harm reduction, treatment pathways and recovery supports. The incumbent will foster strong partnerships across the sector to successfully implement change, and work collaboratively across internal teams, government interest holders, healthcare and system partners, and community agencies.
Preference will be given candidates that are bilingual in both official languages, however all candidates (bilingual and non-bilingual) will be considered and are invited to apply.
Responsibilities and AccountabilitiesStrategic Leadership & Modernization
Quality Improvement & Performance Excellence
Substance Use Health Strategy
Interest Holder Relations & Partnerships
Leadership & Team Development
This position profile is designed to provide an overview of the main responsibilities for the role. Other responsibilities not identified in this position profile may be assigned based on the person’s experience and operational requirements.
QualificationsCCSA is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our work. As an organization, we are committed to ensuring that First Nations, Inuit and Métis people and all equity-deserving groups are fully represented, including women, people of colour, people with disabilities and people who are 2SLGBTQ+.
CCSA is dedicated to learning from and supporting people with lived or living experience of substance use and health. We encourage people with lived or living experience of substance use to apply to join the CCSA team.
CCSA promotes the rights of all people with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and its related Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation. CCSA will make appropriate accommodations on request. Please inform CCSA in advance of a request for accommodation during the recruitment process by emailing .
How to ApplyIf you are interested in this position, please submit a cover letter and resumé. Located in Ottawa, CCSA works within a flex-hybrid model. The successful candidate must be willing to be onsite to attend in-person activities as required. We thank all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
No agencies please.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) DisclosureAt CCSA, we are committed to maintaining a fair and equitable hiring process. We do not use AI to screen, assess or select applicants for any positions. While mandatory eligibility questions may be used to confirm minimum requirements, all applications are reviewed and all hiring decisions are made by our hiring team, ensuring that each candidate is thoughtfully and individually evaluated based on their overall qualifications and experience.
Relève de : directeur scientifique et responsable de l’innovation
Motif de vacance : poste existant
Au sujet du Centre canadien sur les dépendances et l’usage de substancesLe Centre canadien sur les dépendances et l’usage de substances (CCDUS) transforme des vies en mobilisant les gens et les connaissances afin de réduire les méfaits de l’alcool et d’autres substances sur la société. En partenariat avec des organismes publics et privés et des organisations non gouvernementales (ONG), il travaille à améliorer la santé et la sécurité des personnes vivant au Canada. Le CCDUS est une ONG d’envergure nationale dont la vision parle d’une société canadienne en santé dans laquelle les données probantes transforment les approches concernant la consommation de substances.
ReconnaissanceLe CCDUS reconnaît que les Premières Nations, les Métis et les Inuits sont les détenteurs du savoir traditionnel autochtone. Il respecte le pouvoir des modes de connaissance autochtones et du savoir traditionnel autochtone et s’engage à apprendre de ce savoir et à l’intégrer dans son travail, avec l’encadrement adéquat.
Au sujet du posteRelevant du directeur scientifique et responsable de l’innovation, le ou la titulaire occupe un poste de haute direction et est responsable de promouvoir des services et des systèmes de santé novateurs, centrés sur le client et fondés sur des données probantes dans le secteur de la santé lié à l’usage de substances.
Le ou la titulaire fournit une orientation stratégique en matière d’amélioration de la qualité, de transformation des services, d’initiatives de modernisation, d’excellence du rendement et de modèles de soins intégrés qui améliorent les résultats des personnes, familles et communautés. Il ou elle renforce aussi la capacité des prestataires, des organisations et des systèmes en donnant aux équipes, aux organismes, aux dirigeants et aux décideurs les outils, les conseils, les formations et les ressources nécessaires pour mettre et maintenir en place des pratiques et des services de grande qualité et fondés sur des données probantes.
Le ou la titulaire pilote des initiatives de changement qui renforcent l’accessibilité, l’efficacité, l’équité et la viabilité des systèmes et services de santé dans tout le continuum des services et soutiens en santé liée à l’usage de substances (réduction des méfaits, protocoles de soins, rétablissement, etc.). Le ou la titulaire établit des partenariats solides dans tout le secteur de façon à apporter ces changements avec succès. Il ou elle collabore aussi avec des équipes internes, des acteurs gouvernementaux, des partenaires des soins de santé et des systèmes, ainsi que des organismes communautaires.
La préférence sera accordée aux candidats bilingues dans les deux langues officielles; toutefois, tous les candidats (bilingues et non bilingues) seront pris en considération et sont invités à soumettre leur candidature.
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