Job Description

Req ID: 174315
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Eastern Zone, St. Martha\'s Regional Hospital
Department: PH Public Health EZ
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 1-Mar-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 to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Director, Public Health, Eastern Zone, the Operations and Administrative Site Lead is responsible for the leadership and overall coordination of assigned projects for the Nova Scotia Health Authority, Public Health. In particular activities related to the ongoing development, documentation, communication and monitoring of operational processes. This includes, but is not limited to, providing leadership, coordination and documentation in the areas of student placements, orientation, occupational health and safety, resource and inventory management, and reception. The person filling the position will assist with planning and coordination of the Public Health office space across zones the needed, under the direction of the Director PH.

The Operations and Administrative Site Lead contributes to a culture of accountability and quality by collaborating to develop quality frameworks and to identify opportunities for improvement. Working collaboratively with managers and staff from all of the program areas in PH, the Operations and Administrative Site Lead is responsible for the development of comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures in accordance with the Department of Health and Wellness Protocols, Accreditation Canada Standards and NSHA Policies. Under the direction of the Director and the PH Leadership Team, the Operations and Administrative Site Lead will conduct financial and operational analyses, and recommend strategies aimed at optimal use of financial and human resources.

The Operations and Administrative Site Lead participates as a member of relevant internal and external committees and links with provincial colleagues and Public Health staff across the province to ensure that Standard Operating Procedures contribute to consistent, efficient and quality programming and services. Essential components of this position include specialized and advanced Public Health competence, critical thinking, innovation, and human and fiscal resource management.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Baccalaureate degree in the health field (health sciences, nursing, public health, health administration, community health, health promotion, nutrition), business or commerce
• Master\'s degree in Business Administration, Health Services Administration or other preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
• Minimum five years of experience in a health care setting, with progressive responsibilities to supervisory level.
• Demonstrated project leader experience, having planned and managed significant projects within the health field.
• Demonstrated experience leading multiple projects with competing timelines and accountabilities.
• Experience in a public health setting with demonstrated competency in all areas of Core Competencies for Public Health including: attitudes and values; public health sciences; assessment and analysis; policy and program planning; implementation and evaluation; partnerships, collaboration and advocacy; diversity and inclusiveness; communication; and leadership (PHAC).
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills, excellent communication and ability to present complex issues with clarity and credibility.
• Competence in the analysis of financial data, operation systems and processes.
• Must be proactive, problem solution focused, analytical and innovative.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Organizational, analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Financial management skills.
• High degree of competency in use of computer applications including databases, spreadsheets, financial management software, Microsoft Project, word processing and statistical analysis software.

About You Continued

• Flexibility, initiative and ability to work both autonomously as well as within a team.
• Ability to manage heavy workload and competing demands.
• Conflict resolution skills and ability to develop and foster excellent working relationships.
• Physical and mental capabilities to perform the duties of the position, such as working flexible hours and travelling to sites and programs within NSHA as well as meetings with community and external agencies
• Access to a reliable vehicle and current Driver\'s License are 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 /100% FTE / 75 Hours Bi-weekly

Compensation and Incentives

$30.32 - $37.90 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. (Permanent Long Assignments Only)

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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