System Lead, Policy & Planning - Public Health

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Dartmouth, NS

11d•CA$89,212 - CA$109,278•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor's 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
Strong understanding of equity, diversity, inclusion, reconciliation and accessibility concepts and principles.
Knowledge and understanding of working with priority populations
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 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 Driver's License and access to reliable transportation as travel is required

Nice To Haves

Masters in public health, health promotion, community development or equivalent with an emphasis on progressive leadership, planning, policy and quality improvement is an asset
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 experience in quality Improvement, process mapping and engagement an asset

Responsibilities

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.
Providing 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.
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.
Demonstrating strong background and knowledge of the Public Health system, integration, system design, quality improvement, and the delivery of effective change management processes and practices.
Balancing remote and onsite presence as required for this provincial position.
Traveling as required for this provincial position.