Employment Type: Permanent Full-time
Location(s): SK-Rgna-Regina
Ministry: 032 Health
Salary Range: $8,363 – $10,870 Monthly
Grade: MCP.09.
About the Ministry
Through leadership and partnership, the Ministry of Health is dedicated to achieving a responsive, integrated and efficient health system that puts the patient first and enables people to achieve their best possible health by promoting healthy choices and responsible self-care.
The Opportunity
The Community Care Branch is seeking a creative, innovative and highly-motivated team player with exceptional leadership skills for the permanent full-time position of Director of Continuing Care and Rehabilitation based in Regina. This position will inspire, coach and support a team in the oversight of provincial programs, policies and legislation pertaining to long-term care, home care, palliative care, therapies, seniors’ issues and disabilities.
Under the leadership of the Executive Director, this position:
Leverages relationships across ministries, the health system and social services sector and uses research and information to provide advice and recommendations to senior officials on health and social sector priorities and innovations to address current and future challenges;
In alignment with Government planning and budget processes, researches, develops, implements and evaluates programs, policies and initiatives including legislative and regulatory changes;
Leads, coaches and inspires direct reports to a shared vision and creates cross-functional teams;
Interprets and applies legislation and regulations and provides advice to internal and external partners on its application;
Creates a culture of shared responsibility and mutual accountability with team members as well as internal and external partners; and
Engages staff in other ministries and external partners in planning and advancing inter-sectoral priorities.
The Ideal Candidate
As our ideal candidate, you will be a results-oriented individual with strong verbal and written communications skills. You will demonstrate:
A graduate (Masters) degree in public administration, health administration, health sciences, or social sciences as well as broad knowledge of community–based human services such as long-term care, home care and rehabilitation therapies to understand how these services intersect with and impact other human services.
Experience in public sector planning and decision-making, policy development, program evaluation, project management and program management to effectively and efficiently develop and advance priorities.
Experience in interpreting and applying legislation, developing and growing relationships, and negotiating partnerships and agreements with a diverse range of partners.
Integrity, openness, and inclusiveness by treating team members with respect, trust, dignity and empathy.
Candidates are asked to clearly describe in their cover letter and resume where they have acquired the required knowledge and the skills required for success in this position. Candidates will be screened based on this information.
What We Offer
The Ministry of Health offers dynamic and challenging work for talented individuals in an environment that supports innovation, creativity and diversity. In addition, the Saskatchewan public service offers a number of employment advantages such as:
A competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package including pension
Vacation, scheduled days off (SDO) and other types of leave
Inclusive work environment
Advancement opportunities
Flexible work arrangements
Preference will be given to qualified equity group members who self-declare in this online application, as identified in “diversity groups” below
Diversity Groups: Aboriginal persons, Persons with disabilities, Visible minority persons
Hours of Work: M – Monthly Out of Scope
Number of Openings: 1
Closing Date: May 21, 2021, 12:59:00 AM
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