Derek Olszowy
About Derek Olszowy
Derek Olszowy is a Manager of Health Benefits with extensive experience in health informatics and IT implementations. He has worked in various roles across Ontario and British Columbia, including positions at Cancer Care Ontario and the First Nations Health Authority.
Work at First Nations Health Authority
Derek Olszowy has been serving as the Manager of Health Benefits at the First Nations Health Authority since 2016. In this role, he engages with clinicians and stakeholders to drive operations and implement change management initiatives. His focus is on enhancing health benefits and ensuring effective service delivery within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Derek Olszowy holds a Master of Health Administration from The University of British Columbia, where he studied from 2015 to 2017. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Information Science from the University of Victoria. His educational background supports his specialization in health informatics and information technology, particularly in performance management and strategy development.
Background
Derek Olszowy has over a decade of experience in health-related roles, particularly in process redesign and IT implementations at both regional and provincial levels in Ontario and British Columbia. His career includes various positions in healthcare organizations, contributing to his extensive knowledge in health operations and management.
Previous Experience in Healthcare
Before his current role, Derek worked at several notable organizations. He was an Informatics Analyst at Mount Sinai Hospital in 2007, followed by roles at Cancer Care Ontario, where he served as a Business Analyst, Senior Project Analyst, and Interim Senior Manager for Regional Operations in Cancer Screening. He also worked as a Senior Project Manager at BC Cancer Agency from 2015 to 2016.
Consulting Experience
Derek Olszowy worked as a Consultant at Courtyard Group from 2008 to 2009 in the Toronto area. This experience contributed to his understanding of healthcare operations and provided him with insights into consulting practices within the health sector.