Project Analyst
Company
University Health Network
The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.
Location
67 College St, Toronto, ON, Canada
Duties
Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Laboratory Medicine Program, Office of Strategy Management
Work Model: Hybrid
Reports to: Senior Manager, Quality and Performance
Grade: N0:06
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $33.32 – 41.65 per hour
Shifts: Days
Status: Temporary Full Time (1 year)
Closing Date: September 9, 2024
Position Summary
UHN's Laboratory Medicine Program, Canada's largest hospital diagnostic lab and a global leader in academic labs. With over 30 million tests per year and 1,300 outpatients served daily, we are at the forefront of pathology and clinical testing. Embrace innovation and contribute to ground-breaking research, education, and exemplary service. Join our dynamic team of 700 dedicated staff and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of laboratory medicine.
We are seeking a skilled Project Analyst with a background in laboratory medicine to join our team. As a valued member of TeamUHN, you will play a key role in the Office of Strategy Management, which supports quality improvement and strategic initiatives within the Laboratory Medicine Program. The ideal candidate will possess strong data analytics skills with experience in laboratory data. The Project Analyst will work closely with stakeholders to enhance value and efficiency through data-driven decision-making and the implementation of innovative solutions.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
Collect, analyze and interpret laboratory data to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities for process improvements
Develop and present comprehensive reports to support data-driven decision-making
Implement project management tools and methodologies to plan, implement and track progress, monitor performance, and ensure adherence to best practices and standards
Conduct project evaluations to capture lessons learned, measure project success, and recommend improvements for future initiatives
Work closely with laboratory staff, management, and other stakeholders to understand challenges, gather feedback, and promote a culture of continuous improvement
Requirements
At minimum, a completion of a Bachelor's degree program or recognized equivalent, required
Undergraduate degree required in Medical Science, Business or Health Administration, Health Informatics, Industrial Engineering, Business or related field, preferred
Data management and/or health informatics experience in a laboratory medicine setting
Experience in analyzing and interpreting laboratory data to drive process improvements and support project initiatives
Project planning, management and implementation experience required.
2 - 3 years of practical and related experience in a laboratory medicine setting
MLT designation, an asset
Lean/Six Sigma designations, preferred
Project management designation, preferred
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Start Date
2024-12-02
Hours
37.5 hours per week
Salary
$33.32 – $41.65 per hour
Comments
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Contact
Name
Allegra Barss
Display Name
Allegra Barss
Title
Talent Acquisition Consultant
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Job Posting Link
University Health Networkwebsite
Display Date
2024-10-10
Expiry Date
2024-11-01
