Investment Coordinator (coordinator Planning And Monitoring)

Halifax, NS, Canada

Job Description


Competition # : 44198Department: Health and WellnessLocation: HALIFAXType of Employment: PermanentUnion Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPGClosing Date: 07-Oct-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)About UsThe Department of Health and Wellness offers opportunities to grow and advance in a dynamic sector that touches the lives of all Nova Scotians. Along with our partners, including Nova Scotia Health and the IWK Health Centre, we are committed to continually improving our health care system. With a focus on collaborative primary health care, continuing care, improved supports for mental health and addictions, digital health, capital infrastructure, and more, the department is thinking differently about how to plan, fund, legislate and monitor to improve access and service delivery. To do this, we need leaders at all levels of the organization who embrace a challenge and believe in their ability to make a difference.The people who benefit from government programs and services come from all walks of life. It is important that the Department of Health and Wellness reflects the people that we serve - so we can deliver better, more accessible, and inclusive public services. We work hard to create an environment where different perspectives and experiences are valued. We are committed to helping diverse talent thrive.About Our OpportunityAchieving our strategic vision to provide more care, faster for Nova Scotians requires focusing our investments on the most important components of our health system. We need to ensure every dollar spent on healthcare delivers maximum value towards improving patient outcomes and system sustainability. Nova Scotians expect better healthcare. The Planning & Investment Team is working to make it happen right now.As the Investment Coordinator you will be a key member of the Planning & Investment Team. You will lead the development of a strategic approach to health system investment planning and monitoring. As someone who is passionate about ensuring a more robust and resilient healthcare system and improving healthcare for Nova Scotians, you will develop and embed value for money processes to short- and long-term investment evaluation and guide responsible and resilient health system direction setting. Working closely with the broader team, you will focus on coordinating, developing, and implementing a robust investment portfolio that will support health system accountability and sustainability.Your skills collaborating with stakeholders will be critical to your success with the Planning and Investment Team. You will foster new relationships, expand on existing ones, and ensure that the expertise of partners is built into the overall investment portfolio strategy. In this position, you will enable the effective allocation of human and financial resources where it matters most to Nova Scotians, while ensuring investment alignment with the overall strategic vision and mission of the Department. As a result of your contributions to the Planning and Investment team, a more thoughtful approach to healthcare investment will be implemented, improving health delivery and health outcomes for Nova Scotians.Primary AccountabilitiesIn this role you will:

  • Integrate value-based healthcare investment strategies into short- and long-term planning and evaluation with our partners through the development of value-for-money processes and frameworks to improve patient outcomes and health system sustainability.
  • Develop balanced and sustainable healthcare investment portfolio goals.
  • Use investment indicators to monitor, measure and assess risk, impact, and progress of system performance relative to investments made.
  • Produce regular, planned vs. actual progress reports and forecasts, with respect to the portfolio overall, as well as strategic initiatives within the portfolio.
  • Use finance and econometrics to provide recommendations for system strategy, standards, and policy.
  • Contribute to a departmental culture of evidence-informed decision making and promote continuous learning and inquiry.
  • Plan and lead consultation amongst the health system partners to strengthen and enhance understanding of strategic investment principals.
  • Develop and formalize collaborative relationships within each investment stream of the overall portfolio.
Qualifications and ExperienceWe recognize that everyone brings different skills and experiences to the table and that not everyone \xe2\x80\x9cchecks all the boxes\xe2\x80\x9d. So, apply anyway! Tell us why you\'re the right fit for the job.As the successful candidate, you possess a Bachelor\'s degree with several years of progressive experience in a related field, or a post-secondary degree in a related discipline (economics, mathematics, statistics, finance, business administration, computer science etc.). A Master\'s degree would be considered an asset.An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.Additional skills and experience may include:
  • Statistical and quantitative analysis, scientific programming languages and libraries, and data visualization tools.
  • Possess knowledge and experience in collecting, organizing, and manipulating diverse data sets.
  • Demonstrated experience advancing results-based management systems, outcomes monitoring, and evaluation.
  • Ability to work with an extensive stakeholder community with tact, diplomacy, and an ability to build effective relationships to operate successfully in a political or complex environment.
  • Excellent communication and writing skills.
You share our values of Respect, Integrity, Diversity, Accountability & The Public Good, have a passion for service excellence and actively promote and encourage the importance of people, teams, diversity, and culture.The Government of Nova Scotia has adopted the LEADS Leadership Framework. During the interview, candidates will be expected to express how they have demonstrated the key behaviours and capabilities required to effectively lead in a caring and inclusive environment. LEADS Domains includes Leads Self, Engage Others, Achieve Results, Develop Coalitions and Systems Transformation.Please follow for more information.We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.EquivalencyAn equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.BenefitsThe Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a , Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: .What We Offer
  • Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
  • Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
  • Countless career paths
  • A Dynamic, client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus.
Pay Grade: EC 11Salary Range: $3,351.92 - $4,189.95 Bi-WeeklyEmployment Equity Statement:Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.Current government employees may access this posting through the link below:PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2338804
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    $3351.92 - 4189.95 per month
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Halifax, NS, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned