Senior Analyst - Policy and Planning - Integrated Acute & Episodic Care Network

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Sr. Director of the Integrated Acute & Episodic Care Network, and in collaboration with the Network Leadership Teams (medical co-lead, other leadership roles), the Senior Analyst, Policy and Planning participates in the development of the strategic direction of the Clinical Network by providing leadership in the areas of policy development, planning and accountability, provincial standards, best and promising practices, and more broadly, evidence-based decision making. The Senior Analyst provides strategic analysis and advice on issues impacting the clinical service area and/or population across the lifespan. The Senior Analyst advises and leads the advancement of defined priority areas according to the Network’s goals and objectives and the identified strategic directions of Nova Scotia Health. This involves building new and fostering existing partnerships that support the achievement of priorities. 

Working closely with the Network Co-leaders, the Senior Analyst assists in designing a provincial integrated plan for the Service or Population-based Network and in developing strategic and operational plans that support excellence in care delivery, improvement in health outcomes, and achievement of standards of care established by Nova Scotia Health, the Department of Health and Wellness and other relevant bodies.  The Senior Analyst also brings a strong background in quality improvement to facilitate the development of a quality program for the Network(s) and supports continuous improvement to advance a vision of excellence within the Clinical Network. 

About You

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

• Master’s Degree in health-related discipline

The following would be considered an asset:
•Registration with relevant health or professional discipline/college or association preferred
•Certified Health Executive designation
•5-7 years of relevant senior leadership experience with progressive accountabilities for standards development, evaluation and implementation, advising on healthy public policy, and adoption of best practices to deliver high quality services 
•Excellent leadership, organizational and decision skills 
•Expert knowledge to critically analyze evidence-based practices to inform strategy development and organizational planning.
•Strategic planning and systems thinking.
•Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships and partnerships with stakeholders.
•Expertise in 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.
•Expertise in leading complex change. 
•Quality improvement methodologies. 
•Cultural competence.
•Collaboration, negotiation and persuasion skills are paramount as this role requires the engagement of internal and external stakeholders.
•Ability to analyze and interpret statistical data and monitor quality and performance indicators and benchmarks.

Hours

• Permanent, Full Time (100%) Position; 75 hours bi-weekly
• Travel may be required.

Compensation and Benefits

$ 42.93- $53.67 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.