Provincial Program Specialist and Clinical Advisor
About The Position
The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. The Ministry of Hospitals and Surgical Health Services is building a more resilient and sustainable acute care system that can support Albertans getting care when and where they need it, while responding to health challenges, improving health outcomes and maintaining fiscal responsibility. This position resides in the Ministry of Hospital and Surgical Health Services under the Acute Care Division, within the Provincial and Clinical Programs Branch.
Requirements
- Degree related to the position assignment (Nursing, Medical, Reg. Health Provider) and four (4) years of related experience.
- Current registration in good standing with an Alberta professional college
- Diploma related to the position assignment and six (6) years of related experience.
- Master’s degree related to the position assignment and three (3) years of related experience.
- Must be a regulated member of the appropriate college if required by the Health Professions Act.
Nice To Haves
- Agility – Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities, timelines, and emerging issues in a fast-paced policy environment.
- Develop Networks – Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance health system priorities.
- Creative Problem Solving – Applies innovative thinking and analysis to address complex policy and health system challenges.
- Systems Thinking – Understands the broader health system context and how policies, programs, and stakeholders are interconnected.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical and operational expertise on initiatives that improve Albertans’ access to provincial acute care services.
- Lead research, analysis, and policy development aligned with Ministry and acute care objectives.
- Work collaboratively to develop and assess policy options and support innovative initiatives enhancing access and delivery of provincial acute care services.
- Prepare and review briefings, reports, and communication materials for senior leadership and stakeholders.
- Support communication strategies and provide timely issues management.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to advance key health system initiatives.
- Analyze data, and support evidence-based decision-making.
- Identify potential impacts for the health system (including cross-ministry) related to regulations and policy.
- Manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced, complex environment.
Benefits
- Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
- Professional learning and development
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
- Leadership and mentorship programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
