Program Officer 16 (Access to Information and Privacy Analyst)

Bi-Weekly Hours: 75.0 hours bi-weekly / Monday – Friday / Days.(Commencing Immediately)Health PEI values the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work-place culture can bring. Not only does this help us deliver better outcomes, more innovation, but it also creates a safer space for our patients when our employees are more reflective of the communities we serve. It is important for us to create an environment where our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and challenging the status quo to make Health PEI a better more inclusive employer and healthcare system. We recognize we have more work to do but finding intentional ways to grow our understanding and support of those who have faced barriers due to accessibility, ethnicity, ancestry, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, language or other grounds is a key priority for us. We encourage underrepresented groups to join our team, be yourself, and help us achieve our vision of for an inclusive workplace and healthcare system.The purpose of the Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) Analyst position is to provide support and advice related to access to information and privacy matters, in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act,(FOIPP) Health Information Act, (HIA) other relevant legislation and Health PEI policies and procedures. The position serves as a FOIPP Coordinator for Health PEI, with legislated duties, powers and authorities delegated by the Chief Executive Officer. The ATIP Analyst promotes a culture of privacy across Health PEI through privacy program development, advice and education. The ATIP Analyst will routinely deal with confidential and/or sensitive information. This position reports to the Director, Privacy and Information Management. Duties will include: - Support the development, implementation and maintenance of the Health PEI Privacy Program.- Respond to questions and provide guidance to Health PEI on privacy matters, including release of information, privacy impact assessments, privacy breach management and compliance auditing.- Based on evidence and best practices, draft and develop privacy policies, procedures, guidelines and resource material.- Processing access to information requests pursuant to the FOIPP Act.- Serve as a designated FOIPP Coordinator for Health PEI, with legislated duties, powers and functions delegated from the CEO.- Work closely with and brief the Director, Privacy and Information Management on any issues or challenges related to requests for access to information.- Communicate with Applicants (i.e individuals who submit request for access to information) in various manners, including written correspondence, to acknowledge requests and provide updates as required.- Investigate and follow up on privacy incidents, including complaints, breaches and potential breaches.- Monitor the Provincial Safety Management System (PSMS) for privacy incidents (privacy breaches and complaints).- Work with Managers, Supervisors, Quality/Rick Consultants and ITSS Security to gather evidence and relevant information for the purpose of privacy investigations.- Support processing of research data requests.- Research, analyze and summarize information on privacy legislation, policy, trends and best practices across other jurisdictions and organizations to inform Health PEI policy direction and practices.- Support stakeholder consultation processes in relation to policy development, issue resolution and other projects as required.- Support the development and maintenance of a privacy impact assessment (PIA) protocol, template and guidance materials to support Health PEI compliance with the mandatory PIA provisions of the Health Information Act.- Gather and compile information from various sources to support development of solutions or options related to specific issues or topic areas; and other duties as required.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: - Graduation from university with a degree in health, social sciences or related field.- Considerable experience working in a health system is required.- Considerable experience in research, analysis and policy development is required.- Strong research skills to ensure an extensive and thorough approach to gathering information.- Demonstrated ability to produce organized, concise, professional-quality written materials. - Must be self-motivated and have ability to work independently.- Must have excellent organizational, conceptual and analytical skills.- A good previous work and attendance record is required.Other Qualifications- Course work or continuing education in access to information and/or privacy would be an asset.- Lean Six Sigma, process improvement and/or project management training would be an asset.- Experience in and knowledge of access to information and privacy legislation and principles would be an asset.Important Notes: Covid-19 Immunization: Notice to all External Applicants. All new hires are required to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination before their start date as per Health PEI’s Covid-19 Immunization and Management Policy. In the event that a new hire is unable to be vaccinated as a result of a medical exemption, you will be required to submit supporting documentation to Employee Health / Wellness and Safety.Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.Preference will be given to internal qualified members of the UPSE Health Bargaining Unit of Health PEI