Director - Policy and Planning (Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services Network)

About the Opportunity

The Director is part of the Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services Network and is responsible for providing direction and leadership regarding the provincial implementation of multiple NSH programs and initiatives that support operational improvement of diagnostic and therapeutic services and core functions which include:

• The ongoing strategic planning with system partners
• The design, management and operational oversight of sponsored provincial policy, planning and implementation support functions and processes:
  • Policy and standards development and transition management.
  • Transformation initiative financial and operational oversight
  • Program and operational performance tracking reporting.
  • Decision Support – information management and analysis;

• Overseeing the ongoing development and effective operation and delivery of multiple other strategies and programs and initiatives.

• The quality and production of:
  • Regular progress/performance reports;
  • Briefing notes and Books;
  • Annual Provincial Plan;
  • Research and analysis;
  • Provincial Policy / Process / KPI / Target recommendations;
  • Strategic project implementation plans
• The management of:
  • budget and operation of network and oversight of transformation budget;
  • Information/data, measurement and reporting
  • provincial / strategic projects (including policy) and implementation efforts;
  • Multiple service provider contracts for strategic initiatives and sub-contracted services.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Master’s Degree in a health-related discipline, health administration, business administration or related subject
• Eligible for registration with relevant health discipline/college or association
• Certified Health Executive designation is an asset
• 7-10 years of relevant leadership experience with progressive accountabilities for strategy, planning and quality management within the program area. 
• Excellent leadership, relationship building, organizational and decision skills in support of patient, family and client centred services.
• Excellent coaching and mentorship skills.
• Strategic planning and systems thinking.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships and partnerships with stakeholders.
• Expertise in operational and financial planning.
• Evidence-based collaborative problem solving of complex multifaceted issues.
• Critical thinking and analytical problem solving.
• Understands the principles of project management and demonstrated ability to create and lead complex work teams.
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills that are responsive to audience needs.
• Demonstrated advanced communications skills/positive energetic public persona.
• Cultural competence.
• Collaboration, negotiation and persuasion skills are paramount as this role requires the engagement of internal and external stakeholders.
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent, Full-time position

Compensation and Benefits

$56.95 - $75.67 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.