System Lead, Policy & Planning Public Health

Reporting to the Manager Planning Quality & System Performance the System Lead Policy & Planning Public Health is responsible for advancing strategic and operational priorities that facilitate system transformation and support advancement of integrated safe high quality and sustainable Public Health programs and services across Nova Scotia. This provincially focused position provides leadership around health equity workforce planning evidence gathering policy planning and quality management within Public Health for the purposes of accountability decision making and quality improvement. The Systems Lead is responsible for the day-to day operations of initiatives and strategic change projects working with Public Health teams and system partners to oversee the successful implementation of projects and strategic initiatives to support excellence PH priorities and goals.

This position will demonstrate strong background and knowledge of the Public Health system integration system design quality improvement and the delivery of effective change management processes and practices.

Please note this position is provincial in nature therefore a balance of remote and onsite presence is required. Some travel is required.

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

• Bachelors degree in public health health promotion community development health administration or other relevant field with 5 years relevant experience with an emphasis on progressive leadership planning policy and quality improvement
• Masters in public health health promotion community development or equivalent with an emphasis on progressive leadership planning policy and quality improvement is an asset
• Strong understanding of equity diversity inclusion reconciliation and accessibility concepts and principles. Knowledge and understanding of working with priority populations
• Eligible for registration with relevant health discipline/college or association is an asset
• Certification or additional training in Quality Improvement Design Thinking Process Mapping IAP2 Project Management and/or Change Management as asset.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Public Health health promotion and determinants of health
• Experience supporting workforce planning with strong analytical skills and a proven ability to translate data into operational and workforce insights that inform decision making
• Demonstrated experience in policy development program development project management implementation monitoring and evaluation
• Demonstrated experience in quality Improvement process mapping and engagement an asset
• Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal and communication (oral written and presentation) skills including the ability to work collaboratively with various professional and community individuals demonstrating a high level of judgment tact creativity diplomacy discretion and confidentiality
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective collaborative relationships and partnerships with stakeholders and clients including physicians and stakeholders across multiple governance structures
• Evidence of the ability to understand and apply the principles of knowledge exchange and change management to support change within the service
• Physical and mental capabilities to perform the duties of the position such as working irregular hours and under pressure to meet strict deadlines; ability to keep projects operating concurrently
• Valid Nova Scotia Drivers License and access to reliable transportation as travel is required

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

• Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly

Pay Scale Type: Management
Band: 5
Hourly Rate: $45.75 - $56.04
Annual Salary: $89212 - $109278

Successful candidates may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package which includes health dental and travel insurance; long-term disability and life insurance coverage; and a defined benefit pension plan. Additional wellness development and employee support programs may also be available.