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Opportunities at the South West LHIN


The South West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), is one of 14 local organizations that have been created in Ontario to plan, coordinate and fund local health services, including hospitals, community care access centres (CCACs), long-term care homes, community health centres (CHCs), community support service agencies, and mental health and addictions agencies.  The South West LHIN is home to almost one million people and covers an eight county area from Long Point to the Bruce Peninsula.  The office of the South West LHIN is located in London, Ontario.

Shaping Ontario’s health system

The South West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) is a crown agency responsible for the planning, integration and funding of nearly 200 health service providers including hospitals, long-term care homes, mental health and addictions agencies, community support services, community health centres, and the South West Community Care Access Centre. The South West covers an area from Lake Erie to the Bruce Peninsula and is home to almost one million people.

If you have a passion for excellence, and entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to transform the health care system, then consider the South West LHIN for your next career move. Recruitment is underway for the position(s) listed below.

Current postings

Performance Improvement Lead

As Performance Improvement Lead for the South West LHIN, you will provide leadership and oversight for the development and operations of a Performance Management process and framework. This will include managing, monitoring and evaluating health service provider performance within our LHIN in accordance with performance obligations within service accountability agreements and local health system performance in accordance with performance obligations related to priority initiatives/projects. This position will include:

  • Direct interaction with a broad range of key internal and external stakeholders, including senior, functional and technical team members and subject matter experts throughout the organization and the broader LHIN.
  • Development of partnerships across health service providers and the provision of local leadership to foster a culture of performance improvement to achieve defined goals and outcomes.
  • Leadership of project and portfolio performance management and support for South West LHIN strategic directions.

CLICK HERE to read additional key information in the full job advertisement including responsibilities and qualifications of the position.

To explore this opportunity in detail and to apply online, please click on the following link or paste it into your web browser: http://206.130.11.127/ApplicationFormNewGeneral.asp?WebJobPostingsID=423.

 

Project Management Office (PMO) Lead

As Project Management Office (PMO) Lead for the South West LHIN, you will provide leadership and oversight for the development and operations of a Project Management Office to ensure the coordination and support of internal and external projects, and/or strategic initiatives that require guidance and oversight. Projects vary in size and scope and will require flexibility and at times tailored project management solutions. This position will include direct interaction with a broad range of key internal and external stakeholders, including senior, functional and technical team members and subject matter experts throughout the organization and the broader LHIN.

CLICK HERE to read additional key information in the full job advertisement including objectives, responsibilities and qualifications of the position.

To explore this opportunity in detail and to apply online, please click on the following link or paste it into your web browser:
http://206.130.11.127/ApplicationFormNewGeneral.asp?WebJobPostingsID=424.

FINANCIAL ANALYST

Reporting to the Senior Director, Performance, Contract and Accountability, and working closely with the Team Lead, Finance, the Financial Analyst will be responsible for reviewing accountability planning submissions, budget plans and managing financial allocations to health service providers such as hospitals, mental health and addictions agencies, long-term care homes, community health centres (CHCs), community support service agencies, and the South West Community Care Access Centre (CCAC).

You will also be responsible for: providing financial advice regarding funding methodologies; providing technical analysis of local health care system allocations; and developing tools and methods to assess local funding plans.  You will also prepare reports on the financial performance of health service providers for senior leadership and for the South West LHIN Board of Directors.

Qualifications: the successful candidate will have a post-secondary education in business administration, finance, health administration and appropriate accreditation (CA, CMA, CGA) and/or equivalent years of experience in financial management.  You will have significant experience performing financial analysis, demonstrated experience with operational and strategic decision making and in risk management demonstrated by your capacity to identify and respond quickly to emerging issues and priorities.  Understanding of provincial funding models in use across one or more health care sectors and familiarity with government financial processes, policies and standards. Proficiency in French is an asset.

For further information on the South West LHIN, please visit: http://www.southwestlhin.on.ca 

 Please forward your resume via email to financial-analyst@hrassociates.ca
 by August 31st, 2010

Compensation includes competitive salary, benefits and pension plan.

Aboriginal Health Lead, South West LHIN, Erie St. Clair LHIN and Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre

Our clients, the South West LHIN, the Erie St. Clair LHIN and the Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre, are partnering to hire an Aboriginal Health Lead who will be responsible for working collaboratively with Aboriginal partners and other health service providers to build positive working relationships and identify strategies that will improve health services for Aboriginal people.
As the Aboriginal Liaison Consultant, you will be a resource for planning and community engagement with Aboriginal people within the South West and Erie St. Clair LHINs.


In this role, you will be responsible for: identifying barriers and challenges with respect to health status and access to health care services within the Aboriginal communities, building effective relationships, and identifying strategies and initiatives aimed at addressing the health care needs of the Aboriginal population, and coordinating your work with other members of the Erie St. Clair and South West LHIN teams. This role is important in contributing to improved relations with Aboriginal partners and working collaboratively to achieve common goals and increase cultural awareness and sensitivity among health care providers and services.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will have post-secondary education (Masters level or equivalent) or training in health administration, health planning, business administration, community engagement or other relevant field. Must be able to demonstrate experience in successful community outreach and community engagement with Aboriginal people, as well as being familiar, with current concepts and techniques in Aboriginal community engagement. Excellent project management and presentation skills-- including budgeting, planning and communications, are essential. The successful candidate will also have a proven track record in working with Aboriginal groups to achieve successful outcomes, especially dealing with complex issues and will also have a good understanding of urban and rural Aboriginal issues.

Aboriginal persons are strongly encouraged to apply.

For more information, please visit http://www.hrassociates.ca\SWLHIN.

Please forward your resume via email to abo-swlhin@hrassociates.ca by September 3rd, 2010.

 

Recently expired postings

French Language Coordinator

In this exciting position you will assist the South West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) in collaboration with the French Language Health Services (FLHS) Office of the MOHLTC to improve the health status of the Francophone community by developing mechanisms to ensure the integration of French Language Services (FLS) in the health care system.

Qualifications:  oral and written proficiency in English and French; knowledge of the FLSA and LHSIA; experience and knowledge in community engagement principles and techniques; in-depth knowledge of needs and concerns of the Francophone community in Ontario;  community development; experience preparing correspondence, action plans, reports and presentations; project management and facilitation experience; and, strong communication and relationship management skills.