Accreditation Project Manager
Contract Remote | Barrie, ON
Description
Responsibilities:
Project Management:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive project plan for accreditation preparation, ensuring timely completion of all key milestones.
- Lead cross-departmental teams to assess current practices, identify gaps, and implement improvements in line with accreditation standards.
- Track and report on progress, ensuring that all activities align with accreditation timelines and objectives.
- Coordinate internal audits and mock surveys to ensure readiness for the accreditation review.
Consultation and Guidance:
- Serve as the organization’s expert on accreditation standards, including Accreditation Canada and other relevant bodies.
- Provide strategic advice to departments on aligning policies, procedures, and processes with accreditation requirements.
- Lead educational workshops and training sessions to enhance understanding of accreditation expectations across the organization.
Documentation and Compliance:
- Ensure all documentation is complete, up-to-date, and accessible for the accreditation review process.
- Support the development and revision of policies and procedures to reflect best practices and accreditation standards.
- Conduct thorough data analysis and compile reports for submission to accrediting bodies.
Continuous Improvement:
- Recommend and oversee the implementation of quality improvement initiatives that align with accreditation standards and drive organizational effectiveness.
- Contribute to the development of post-accreditation strategies to ensure ongoing compliance and continuous quality improvement.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Postgraduate certificate, diploma or graduate degree in Healthcare Management, Quality Improvement, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in healthcare accreditation, project management, or quality assurance.
- In-depth knowledge of accreditation standards (e.g., Accreditation Canada, CARF).
- Proven experience in successfully leading accreditation projects in a healthcare setting.
- Excellent project management, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to handle complex initiatives.
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
Skills & Abilities:
- Strong project management skills, with a proven ability to prioritize, plan, and execute complex initiatives effectively.
- A dynamic, confident, team player.
- An excellent oral communicator who feels at ease presenting to internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration across departments.
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to simplify complex information for diverse audience.
- Detail-oriented, with excellent time management and organizational skills.
Professional Designation/Certificate:
- Postgraduate certificate, diploma or graduate degree in Healthcare Management, Quality Improvement, or related discipline an asset.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is considered an asset.
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