Executive Director, Primary and Preventative Health Services Transformation Roles

Government of Alberta•Edmonton, AB

11d•CA$153,903 - CA$202,256•Onsite

About The Position

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. The Ministry of Primary and Preventative Health Services is building a more resilient and sustainable primary health care system that can support Albertans getting care when and where they need it, while responding to public health challenges, improving public health outcomes and maintaining fiscal responsibility. The ministry supports Albertans’ health and well-being throughout their lives by protecting public health and promoting wellness; coordinating and delivering safe, person-centered, quality health services.

Requirements

Extensive and diverse executive health management experience in complex multi-stakeholder environments.
Excellence in systems planning, strategic thinking and branch planning skills.
Deep understanding of government processes and decision-making.
Proven success partnering effectively with stakeholders on initiatives in dynamic environments to achieve system-wide results.
Experience working within the public sector has strengthened political acumen, communication, and negotiation skills.
Ability to build trusting, collaborative relationships with colleagues or stakeholder groups to identify solutions.
Ability to leverage strong system thinking and shared problem solving to remain open to innovative solutions and include others in ideation.
Ability to empower teams and influence innovation.
Capacity for facilitating change.
Resilient, collaborative leadership style that nurtures continued growth of your team.

Nice To Haves

An understanding of health system issues and priorities in Alberta and other jurisdictions is an asset.
A related degree is preferred.
A Master’s degree is desirable.

Responsibilities

Strategically leading primary care sector transformation through collaboration with other divisions, ministries, and external stakeholders to align decision-making process and achieve results.
Leading the development and implementation of change management strategies, guidance and tools to support stakeholders through transition.
Strategically overseeing partnerships and coordinated planning across the primary health care sector, the Government of Alberta, and key provincial and national health partners and leading the implementation and monitoring, and oversight of primary care programs, including grant management, stakeholder engagement, financial reporting and evaluations.
Creating a forward-looking strategic direction aligned to the division's transformation and improvement priorities, including improved outcomes for Albertans with complex needs.
Strengthen oversight of shared services and procurement and to continue identifying opportunities to improve system design and service delivery as the transformed system matures.