Senior Policy & Planning Analyst
Req ID: 174826
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Central Zone, Bethune Building - QEII
Department: QISR Strat IPAC NSHA
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 29-Apr-24
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with an Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Director of Infection Prevention & Control and in collaboration with Medical Directors of Infection Prevention and Control and the program leadership team , the Senior Analyst is responsible for supporting the development of core IPAC services, standards, guidelines and best practices to improve the development, implementation, maintenance and evaluation of all aspects of a comprehensive and provincially integrated Infection Control Program to achieve the best outcomes in health care program and service delivery, safe care and continuous improvement to meet or exceed all accreditation requirements and legislative requirements. The Senior Analyst supports, coordinates and works collaboratively with others and makes recommendations related to policy, planning and accountability frameworks within IPAC and contributes to quality improvement initiatives. The Senior Analyst is responsible to support all aspects of developing, implementing, and monitoring of IPAC program operational and strategic plans.
The Senior Analyst assists in designing a provincially integrated IPAC program and in the developing strategic and operational plans that support excellence in service delivery, and achievement of standards of care established by NSH, the Department of Health and Wellness, and other relevant bodies.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Bachelor's Degree in health related discipline
- Project management training and experience
- Master's Degree in Epidemiology an asset
- Knowledge and/or experience in Infection Prevention and Control an asset
- Minimum five years of relevant senior leadership experience with progressive accountabilities for development of core services, standards, guidelines and best practices
- Excellent leadership, organizational and decision skills and ability to meet deadlines a fast paced environment
- Expert knowledge to critically analyse scientific and literature related to evidence-based approaches to inform policy development, organizational planning, and quality improvement initiatives within IPAC
- Demonstrated strategic planning and systems thinking abilities
- Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships and partnerships with stakeholders.
- Project management skills and demonstrated ability to create and lead work teams.
- Demonstrated expertise in leading complex change.
- Excellent knowledge of quality improvement methodologies.
- Demonstrated cultural competence.
- Experience and demonstrated expertise with in data management and data analysis; excellent report writing and presentation skills; proficient application of word processing, excel, database, PowerPoint and graphics software required
- Competencies in other languages an asset; French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
- Permanent, full-time position, 75 hrs bi-weekly
Compensation and Incentives
$36.33 - $45.42 Hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Preferred candidates must be able to demonstrate proof of primary series of COVID -19 vaccine at time of hire.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
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