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The Privacy Lead - Transition will play a crucial role in the transition to Ontario Health atHome. The successful candidate will work to support harmonization of privacy processes, policies, and procedures, and will be responsible for leading and participating in Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) work. Additionally, there will be new and enhanced auditing for user accesses to PHI, and contributing to the implementation of a privacy framework for the new organization.
What will you do?Support the Privacy Office in implementing, sustaining, monitoring and improving a comprehensive privacy program through transition in a complex healthcare environment.Create and implement robust processes and procedures to prepare the organization for ongoing compliance with the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), and Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC) best practices and orders.Create and deliver provincial privacy education and new processes appropriate to shared servicesConduct Privacy Impact Assessments for Leading OHT projects and digital health projects to identify privacy risks and potential mitigation strategiesReview or prepare Agreements related to Data Sharing with OHTs and assess for privacy risks and appropriate privacy controls and language.Proactively monitor the legislative, regulatory and best practice developments and trends which may impact the organization in its new role as an agent; informing management of pertinent operational requirements, legislative and regulatory matters.Develop audit procedures and and test external partner access to patient information to identify privacy breaches.Create and recommend new forms and statistical collection tools for external partners related to obligations such as privacy incidents and corrections done under PHIPA.Participate with OHT and OH partners on PIAs or other privacy working groups
What must you have?University Degree in related fieldKnowledge of legislation and standards pertaining to privacy is requiredFormal training in access and privacy (Certified Information Privacy Profession, CIPP or equivalent) is an asset.2 to 3 years working with health informationKnowledge of legislative standards with respect to confidentiality, security, privacy, disclosure of information, documentation standards, records retention and destructionKnowledge of Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 (PHIPA)Experience in a hospital, home care or long-term care environment preferredExcellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational Ability to handle sensitive information with a high degree of confidentiality and Knowledge of information and data flows throughout the organization (collected, used, disclosed, retained and protected)Ability to work independently, with little day-to-day supervisionExcellent organizational and time management skills and the ability to respond to a multiplicity of demands and prioritize work activitiesAbility to gain buy-in and support for privacy recommendations and policies from a variety of internal and external partnersStrong problem-solving skills and attention toStrong computer skills including MS Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharepointProficiency in French is an assetEquity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment
Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.
All applications will be reviewed; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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