Posting # 56244 - [ Non-Union ]

Temporary employment anticipated to extend until October 5, 2026, subject to the availability of work.

The Consultant, Quality Improvement and Evaluation will play a key role in developing and implementing evaluation and quality improvement activities to support the Regional Geriatric Program of Southwestern Ontario (RGP SWO), facilitating the utilization of evaluation measures and quality improvement methodologies across regional initiatives. The work of this role will model evidence-based evaluation practices and foster the adoption of evaluation frameworks to inform quality improvement cycles. A key function of the role will be to support the collection and utilization of data to inform quality improvement activities within multiple teams across Southwestern Ontario providing care to older adults with complex medical conditions. The Consultant, Quality Improvement and Evaluation will also work closely with provincial Evaluation and Quality Improvement colleagues.

This position will work closely with the rest of the Regional Geriatric Program of Southwestern Ontario team to fulfill provincial and regional objectives and will report to the Manager, Research and Strategy of
the Regional Geriatric Program of Southwestern Ontario.





Essential Qualifications

• Master's degree in Health Sciences, Business or a related field
• 2 years in healthcare sector with a focus on Quality Improvement and/or Program Evaluation Experience in leading/participating in program evaluation/research projects Proven
• Ability to lead program evaluation projects, with competency in discussing the objectives of program evaluation methods
• Proven ability to lead quality improvement projects, with competency in teaching/coaching others and in implementing QI tools
• Training in lean methodology
• Training in project management
• Proficiency in computer skills (Microsoft office, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal, written (including report writing) and verbal communication skills, including the ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy with varied groups of stakeholders, including frontline staff, physicians, administrators
• Experience in engaging and facilitating work with diverse groups of stakeholders including patients, families, front-line staff and physicians
• Highly competent and effective presentation and meeting facilitation skills including the ability to present and discuss complex information in a way that enables and establishes rapport, persuades and influences others and gains understanding
• Demonstrated understanding of performance measurement and program evaluation skills
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision, take initiative and perform well in stressful environments
• Strong analytical, interpretive and communication skills
• Strong and demonstrated skills in the use of mixed methods (qualitative, quantitative) for data acquisition and analysis
• Proven organizational skills with the ability manage multiple projects and constantly adjust priorities Demonstrated experience in adult education, with a solid understanding of adult education principles
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA

• Proficiency in French would be an asset

• St. Joseph's Health Care London, through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College, is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph's, you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing