Patient liaison Offres d'emploi - Halifax, NS

Competition # :   45300

Department :   Health and Wellness

Location :   HALIFAX

Type of Employment :   Term

Union Status : Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date :   12-Mar-25  (Applications are accepted until 11 : 59 PM Atlantic Time)

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

In April 2025, Nova Scotia will take over as the Lead Jurisdiction for the Canadian Blood Services (CBS) program, a not-for-profit organisation that has responsibility for the blood system in Canada. The Lead Province or Territory is responsible for acting as the main liaison between the Provinces and Territories, and CBS, and with other stakeholders (e.g. Health Canada), special interest groups. In this capacity, the lead jurisdiction manages issues on all aspects of the blood system, leads national policy initiatives, and performs secretariat functions. As the Director, Blood Services, you will lead a national program, representing the Provinces and Territories collectively, ensuring a consultative and collaborative approach regarding the relationship and business of Canada Blood Services. As the representative of the Provinces and Territories on all aspects of its mandate with CBS, the Director will serve as the strategic liaison on blood and blood products between Canadian Blood Services and Provinces and Territories. The position is responsible for consulting with the Provincial / Territorial Blood Liaison Committee, Canadian Blood Services, Health Canada, and other stakeholders on all matters relating to the national blood system. The position also leads the annual budget negotiation process between Canadian Blood Services and the Provinces and Territories. The position also provides leadership and direction on complex and diverse issues related to the provision of all blood and blood products in the province provided by Canadian Blood Services (CBS), as well as the provincial mandate in relation to organs tissues, donations, and transplantation as it relates to CBS.

Primary Accountabilities

• Provides national leadership on the Canadian blood portfolio, including acting as Chair of the Provincial Territorial Blood Liaison Committee and Co-Chair of the Canadian Blood Services-Provincial Territorial Blood Liaison Committee. Acts as a representative of the Provinces and Territories collectively on national committees with the authority to negotiate and determine solutions to complex issues.
• Develops and sustains collaborative partnerships and establishes project teams within the national blood system to support the Ministers of Health in their duties as Corporate Members of Canadian Blood Services.
• Develops and fosters strong working relationships with provincial / territorial blood programs, health authorities, professional associations, regulatory bodies, and health care providers to identify, develop, and implement strategies initiatives and major projects.
• Provides direction and leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of national strategic initiatives, and resource allocation for initiatives.
• Develops, leads, manages, and implements projects and initiatives to support the national blood system as Canadian Blood Services as the nation blood authority.
• Leads national program evaluation, monitoring, and strategic oversight of CBS, including developing materials and consulting with other jurisdictions.
• Leads the negotiation of the annual budget for Canadian Blood Services and all financial aspects of the portfolio.
• Leads research, analysis, and planning to proactively develop strategic solutions to competing priorities and manage expenditures.
• Leads and directs the development of briefing materials on behalf of all jurisdictions for the Lead Minister.
• Provides advice and updates to the Minister, Deputy Minister, Ministry Executive, and senior government officials on provincial and strategic initiatives.
• Manages the financial resources of the Collaborative Initiatives Fund, a Provincial-Territorial fund.
• Supervises staff including assignment of work, development and evaluation of performance plans, approval of leave, response to grievances and initiation of disciplinary processes.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

RELATED EXPERIENCE MUST INCLUDE ;

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. Please follow LEADS (novascotia.ca) for more information 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

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status, 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 .

Working Conditions

Additional Information

This is a TERM employment opportunity with anticipated end date of May 15, 2027.

What We Offer

Pay Grade :   EC 13

Salary Range :   $4,055.86 - $5,069.81 Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement :

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve.  The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented.  If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

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PLEASE NOTE : Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to

Competitions@novascotia.ca.