Responsibilities Under the direction of the Vice-Chair (VC) Quality and Patient Safety (Q&PS), the Lead, Q&PS collaborates with division heads and department members to drive improvements in patient care through metrics by delivering methodological and analytical expertise. Heading an office of methodologists, the Lead Q&PS establishes processes and provides guidance to realize quality improvement initiatives and support project outcomes.¿ Ensure Q & PS project plan(s) with defined project deliverables are properly scoped, documented and resourced;¿ Provide subject matter expertise in the development of project requirements and/or resource plans;¿ In collaboration with investigators and scientists, interprets and coordinates methodological processes appropriate to the project or study;¿ In collaboration with the methodologist(s), works to ensure projects meet targeted and measurable outcomes;¿ Facilitate decision-making processes including providing advice and guidance to team members and key stakeholders when decisions or options are required;

Master's degree (PhD preferred) in a related health sciences discipline or recognized equivalent or combination of education and work experience; Minimum 5 years work experience in health services research analyses; Minimum of 3 years recent experience in leading quality improvement and patient safety initiatives;

Research, prepare, and present complex information in a clear and concise manner; Produces reports, briefing notes, and presentations; and participates in knowledge transfer; Provide Subject matter Expertise (SME) on program specific areas and functions specific to the team;