Continuous Improvement Specialist

Job Summary:
3sHealth is seeking an inspiring Continuous Improvement Specialist to support 3sHealth leaders as they work toward strategic and operational targets in partnership with employees, health system partners and patients and families. Reporting to the Director, Continuous Improvement, the Specialist is part of a strong, nimble team that guides improvement planning and implementation, performance measurement, and patient engagement.

Experience:
At least three years' health system experience, preferably in one or more of the following: improvement leadership, performance analysis, business analysis, strategic planning, patient and family centred care, project management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor Degree/diploma in Business Administration, Project Management or a related field
• Certification as a Lean Leader through the Saskatchewan Health Care Management system, or willingness to obtain certification, is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Ability to analyze complex situations and environments and produce workable and practical solutions
• Ability to translate strategic direction into operational plans in a complex, challenging and fast-paced environment
• Ability to analyze data to measure performance, define problems, and set targets to inform project planning to outcomes reporting, and train others to do the same
• Proficiency with Excel
• Demonstrated effective change agent with exceptional people building skills
• Demonstrated excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills

Other information:
Past involvement in improvement initiatives, either as a leader or support, is an important asset

Additional Text:
To be considered for this position, all candidates must submit a cover letter and resume. We thank all interested candidates; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Prior to commencing employment with 3sHealth, the selected candidate will be required to complete a criminal record check.

This is a two-year, temporary appointment.

3sHealth provides province-wide shared services to support Saskatchewan's health system. Working together with health system partners, 3sHealth finds innovative solutions to complex problems so that health care will be sustainable for future generations. 3sHealth places patients and their families at the centre of all that it does, working with partners to improve quality and ensure patient safety. 3sHealth provides payroll and scheduling services, employee benefits, dictation and transcription services, linen services, provincial contracting, and transformational services to the Saskatchewan health system.

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.