e-Health Policy Advisor - Jobs in Dartmouth, NS

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Date Posted: January 10, 2022Doctors Nova Scotia (DNS) is the professional association representing all physicians in the province. The association has more than 3,500 members, including practising physicians, retired physicians, medical students and residents. Doctors Nova Scotia is the collective voice of physicians in Nova Scotia. On behalf of the province’s doctors, the association is committed to working with all partners in health-care delivery to ensure Nova Scotia is positioned to recruit and retain talented and skilled physicians, introduce new and innovative ways to deliver health care, and continuously look for ways to improve patient care and access. Learn more about Doctors Nova Scotia by visitingwww.doctorsns.com.Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusionDoctors Nova Scotia is committed to developing and supporting a more diverse, inclusive and equitable environment for both physicians and staff. We encourage applicants from equity-deserving populations to self-identify in their application, as we will give preference to these applicants. Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are woven into the fabric of DNS through an EDI framework. The association’s commitments to EDI are upheld through regular education sessions; a Respectful Workplace Policy for staff, Board and committee members; external audits; a staff EDI committee; and routine application of an equity lens in all organizational decision-making. If you have questions about how DNS can ensure a safer place of employment for you, or how the hiring process can accommodate your needs, we invite you to reach out to the contact person listed in this ad.Your opportunityWe are looking for an experienced e-Health policy professional to join our organization. Reporting to the Director, Policy & Physician Wellness Initiatives, you will be responsible for research, policy analysis, developing project plans, preparing various e-Health documents, representing DNS on various committees and working groups, and leading the work of the e-Health Committee, which reports to the Board of Directors.Why work with usBeing a part of the DNS team means you will be working in a dedicated, positive and supportive environment. When people come to work at Doctors Nova Scotia, they stay. That’s because we value our people and we’re passionate about what we do. We have an award-winning culture that inspires everyone to work to their full potential. Trust and accountability are the foundation of our workplace culture. Flexibility and fun are just a few of the elements that we cherish.We offer an extensive combination of benefits and perks to inspire positivity and productivity.Flexibility/working remotely: To support work-life balance, we offer options for flexible work location and hours. Doctors Nova Scotia believes that flexibility in allowing employees to choose where and when they work plays a foundational role in maintaining our positive and productive organizational culture. You choose where you do your best work, and of course we will provide you with the tools and technology you need.Half-day Fridays in the summer: You heard that right. Take off at noon and enjoy the sun while it’s here!Wellness: We provide a $250 annual wellness benefit for our employees.Benefits plan: Your employee benefits include access to a health and dental plan with a $300/year health spending account, an employee and family assistance program, and employer contributions to a group RRSP savings plan.Vacation: You’ll start off with three weeks of paid vacation – and we’ll encourage you to use it!Fun: We recognize that even though we are working, it’s important to have fun. Although the pandemic and working remotely have required us to be creative about staying connected and having fun, we still make it a priority. We celebrate birthdays, and as a bonus, everyone gets to take the afternoon off on their birthday!Location: If you are working at our office in Burnside, you’ll have access to lakeside trails just across the street and plenty of free parking for staff – and we’re just a minute from Dartmouth Crossing, for lunch-time errands and shopping.Job responsibilities include:

• Conduct targeted research and policy analysis on identified e-Health opportunities, including virtual care, electronic medical records, One Person One Experience, artificial intelligence-powered solutions, and consumer health applications.
• Develop eHealth project plans, scoping, supporting and/or leading projects for DNS or co-planning and co-leading projects with key stakeholders such as the NS Department of Health & Wellness, Nova Scotia Health/IWK.
• Represent DNS on various working groups and committees (e.g., One Person One Record Physician Advisory Committee, Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Use of Data Committee, EMR Provincial Governance Committee).
• Lead DNS’ e-Health Committee by developing and updating key priorities & focus, planning and conducting committee meetings, and preparing committee deliverables and board submissions.
• Working with the DNS compensation team, prepare and negotiate appropriate virtual care compensation & other e-Health funding (e.g., Master Agreement e-Health funding, virtual care billing codes/stipends).
• Based on DNS priorities, prepare e-Health documents of various lengths and complexities, including policy reports, briefings, submissions, presentations, surveys, speaking points and magazine articles.
• Provide oversight of DNS’ e-Health Advisor to co-plan workload and priorities and troubleshoot various issues that emerge from physicians’ day-to-day work in their practices related to EMRs, virtual care tools, e-Health compensation vehicles, etc.
• Liaise with DNS Privacy Officer and IT Systems Manager to respond to e-Health privacy and security issues and opportunities.
• Work with e-Health vendors to understand and influence rapidly changing arrays of products, services, pricing, etc.
• Monitor provincial e-Health landscape and trends and engage members and stakeholders to identify emerging issues and opportunities.
• Identify physician education opportunities in the e-Health domain and work with the Communications team to implement programs.

Your skills and experience include:

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to engage numerous stakeholders in achieving a desired outcome.
• The ability to apply advanced critical thinking skills and experience to conceptualize and define policy challenges and opportunities and recommend creative policy options and solutions using the best available evidence.
• The ability to communicate complex issues verbally and in writing to facilitate understanding and decision-making.
• Knowledge of the Nova Scotia health system and health issues of provincial and national priority.
• Knowledge of the Nova Scotia e-Health environment and current e-Health solutions and tools.
• Strong change and project management skills and ability to work on a number of projects simultaneously.
• Facilitation skills.
• The ability to demonstrate good judgment, solid decision making and act with professionalism and diplomacy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• The ability to work within tight deadlines with strong attention to detail.
• Being flexible for evening and weekend work as needed is a requirement for this position.

Our requirements:

• A university degree and/or a combination of equivalent training, education, and experience.
• Doctors Nova Scotia requires that all employees provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19, by confirming the vaccine(s) received and the dates of each dose.

Closing Date: Jan. 28, 2022Reference ID: 2022-DNS04Application deadline: 2022-01-28Job Types: Full-time, PermanentAdditional pay:

• Bonus pay

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:Office has been closed since March 2020; employees are working remotely. Office will open when its deemed safe to do so. Employees are required to be fully vaccinated.Education:

• Bachelors Degree (preferred)

Work remotely:

• Yes

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