Supply Ontario - RQ00170 - Specialized IT Consultant - Senior

This opening is for Specialized IT Consultant - Senior and the Closing Date and time will be Monday, September 09 at 8:30 A.M. EST.
 

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Mandatory document:

1. Resume in word format.
2. Kindly provide your expected hourly rate.
3. Kindly provide attached Qualification Matrix.
4. Kindly Provide your Work Authorization.
5. Kindly share with us your LinkedIn Profile ID.

Must haves:

• 5-7 years’ experience working with Integration Engines for data exchange
• 5-7 years’ experience with HL7 (v2, FHIR) messaging, Cloverleaf integration suite and IBM InfoSphere DataStage
• 5-7 years’ experience working with health care systems 
• Excellent knowledge of IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 
• Practical experience with HL7 (v2, FHIR) messaging, Cloverleaf integration suite and IBM InfoSphere DataStage 
• Experience with SQL programming in relational databases 
• Experience working with Integration Engines for data exchange
• A strong knowledge of health care systems 
• Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Quality Assurance requirements, and software 
• Development control and release procedures 
• Experience with distributed messaging and streaming data solutions (e.g., Kafka) 
• Experience with container-based development (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) 
• Extensive experience in troubleshooting and remediation
• Experience with IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management Identity Hub Standard Edition (formerly Initiate), an asset
• Knowledge of Immunization workflows and associated business processes within pharmacies, hospitals and health records, an asset
• Past experience with jurisdictional public health programs (example: Immunizations) will be of significant benefit

Description
Background Information:

• The purpose of this request is to acquire a Senior Specialist who will be responsible for ensuring alignment between the Provincial Client Registry (PCR) and client identifiers associated with immunization data submitted by the ministry to the Immunization Repository. The Senior Specialist will support the foundation data alignment activities which will contribute toward the overall Immunization Repository project.
• The development and population of an Immunization Repository is a cornerstone within MOHs ‘one immunization record (Immunization Repository)’ priority and is in line with Ontario’s desired immunization future state. This work will be one of the forthcoming projects in the Immunization Repository Optimization Program, one of the key components of the Public Health Digital Platform (under Clinical Care Service delivery).

Responsibilities:

• The Senior Specialist will be responsible for ensuring alignment between the Provincial Client Registry (PCR) and client identifiers associated with Immunization data submitted by the ministry. The Senior Specialist will support the foundation data alignment activities which will contribute toward the overall Immunization Repository project.

Desired Skills:

• Working with others to share expertise and achieve outcomes that benefit the organization, demonstrating strong communication skills to others on the team through active listening, summarizing, and facilitating. Articulates approach in succinct manner. 
• Ensures the timely delivery of support, effectively adapting to tight deadlines and sudden changes in priorities to accomplish objectives. Plans for possibilities and contingencies, identifying opportunities and problems to ensure that best results are achieved. Recognizes and makes best use of the diverse skills, abilities, experiences of team members to achieve best outcomes.
• Expert knowledge of HL7 (v2 and FHIR) to support data exchange
• Demonstrating the unique skills required of the job; staying current with changing job skills to positively impact operational efficiency and the effectiveness of services provided. Insight of the Provincial Registries is an asset. 
• Experience operating in highly political environments and across various organizational cultures. 
• Working knowledge of privacy policies and legislative processes – Health Protection and Promotion Act (HPPA), Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and Personal Health. Information Protection Act (PHIPA) and associated Health Information Custodian (HIC) requirements
• Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards. 

Deliverables: 

• Contribute towards the Integrated Project Plan reflecting the timelines and deliverables for the Provincial Client Registry Alignment workstream as well as other client identifier dependencies in the supporting workstreams.
• Ensure data related requirements are fully met within the repository, as specified by OH and MOH.
• Complete a data profiling / mapping exercise between the PCR and Panorama to confirm required client information.
• Support alignment of client profile information between PCR and Panorama.
• Identify data quality remediation activities post-alignment.
• Contribute to / participate in working groups related to client information / PCR alignment.
• Ensure alignment with integration specifications including PCR, DHDR and IR.
• Contribute to / participate in working groups related to PCR and CMTA. 
• Ensure full knowledge transfer is provided to the Ontario Health team before end of engagement.
• Provide input for design and migration related documentation as part of Knowledge transfer.
• Consult and collaborate with Ontario Health’s Remedy SMEs prior to making any important design and build decisions.
• Conduct code/configuration review with Ontario Health Remedy SMEs for any code/configuration built by the candidate.

Evaluation Criteria: 

• Minimum 5 years’ experience working with Integration Engines for data exchange: 20 points
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working with HL7 (v2 and FHIR) standards to support data exchange: 20 points
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal (articulate, detail oriented and factual) and interpersonal (clarifying, active listening), manage conflict or stressful situations: 20 points
• Experience working collaboratively with business partners and stakeholders to understand and analyze current state, provide recommended approach, and develop factual and concise deliverables: 20 points
• Proven track record working with a broad range of stakeholder including health care professionals and clinicians: 20 points

Note
This position is currently listed as "Hybrid". The resource under this request will be required to work onsite as per Hiring Manager sole discretion.
Ontario Health assets including laptops and related equipment cannot be removed from the province of Ontario without prior written approval from Ontario Health.
Location: Hybrid – up to 2 days a week onsite
Public Sector Experience: Healthcare preferred, but not required