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About Us

The Department of Health and Wellness offers opportunities to grow and advance in a dynamic sector that touches the lives of all Nova Scotians.  Along with our partners, including the Nova Scotia Health Authority and the IWK Health Centre, we’re committed to continually improving our health care system. With a focus on collaborative primary health care, urgent and emergency care, acute care, community-based supports, digital health, capital infrastructure, and more, the department is thinking differently about how to plan, fund, legislate and monitor to improve access and service delivery. To do this, we need leaders at all levels of the organization who embrace a challenge and believe in their ability to make a difference.

About Our Opportunity

Do you want to be a part of the exciting changes happening in the Nova Scotian Healthcare System?

As the Director, Provincial Programs, within the Clinical Care and Delivery team at the Department of Health and Wellness, you will have the opportunity to work with diverse stakeholders and system partners leading the formulation, development, monitoring and evaluation of policies and programs that fall under the Provincial Program accountability.  These programs include but are not limited to; cancer care; diagnostic imaging/pathology; lab medicine; medical genetics; pharmacy; multi organ transplant program; rehabilitation services; perioperative and renal programs.  

This position will work closely with our partners at Nova Scotia Health Authority and IWK Health Authority to ensure all aspects of provincial programs in Nova Scotia are operating in a sustainable and effective manner that is meeting both the needs of Nova Scotians and the objectives of the government.  This position will advance recommendations of government to improve, advance and provide sustainable system integration as it relates to provincial programs.  The position will also work in partnership with Tajikeimik on their journey of health transformation and will partner on the growth and evolution of the health and wellness services and programs used by Mi’kmaw people in Nova Scotia.

Qualifications and Experience

To be successful within this role you will hold a bachelor’s degree and demonstrate professional experience in health system integration, provincial program operations, policy development and implementation within provincial mandates, participative decision making and transformational change through system thinking and shared governance.  A solid understanding of legislative processes, regulatory processes and intragovernmental and intergovernmental affairs as they relate to provincial programs, is required for this position.

Demonstrated success in project management and leading teams within a complex system is required.  Expertise in developing and maintaining strategic partnerships is required.  Experience in intergovernmental boards, committees and/or agencies is required.

Degrees specifically in a health-related fields, health promotion, business administration, public administration, or health administration will be considered assets.  Prior experience directly related to governance and operations within the health sector will also be considered an asset.  

As the successful candidate, you will: 

• Think conceptually and see the “big picture” but also be able to synthesize complex information and ideas into tangible recommendations.
• Build coalitions and networks with multiple stakeholders who will provide the diverse subject matter expertise needed to advance hospital programs in system transformation that meet the needs of the health system and the people it serves.
  Coach, develop and lead high performance teams with a strong track record of achievable and delivered outcomes.
• Be decisive and base your decisions on data and evidence.
• Be a skilled communicator with strong interpersonal and written skills.
• Be flexible, innovative and able to present workable solutions to decision makers.
• Demonstrate a commitment to equity and diversity in the public service and recognize the value of diverse voices when building strategic plans to meet the needs of Nova Scotians.

The Government of Nova Scotia has adopted the LEADS Leadership Framework.  During the interview, candidates will be expected to express how they have demonstrated the key behaviours and capabilities required to effectively lead in a caring and inclusive environment. LEADS Domains includes Leads Self, Engage Others, Achieve Results, Develop Coalitions and Systems Transformation.

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We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

The Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.  For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

Additional Information

This is a Permanent status position.

What We Offer

• Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
• Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
• Countless Career Paths.
• Department Specific Flexible working schedules.