Job Description: BAND 3 - Senior Manager, Allied Health
Company: BC Public Service
Location: Not Specified
, British Columbia
Job Category: Not Specified
Job Type: Not Specified
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BAND 3 - Senior Manager, Allied Health
Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA
Cranbrook, BC V1C 7G5 CA
Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 CA
Hope, BC V0X 1L0 CA
Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
Kelowna, BC V1Z 2S9 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA
Nelson, BC V1L 6K1 CA
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA
Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA
Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA
Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA
Bring your vision, leadership, and strategic planning skills to this important role
The Health Sector Workforce & Beneficiary Services Division (HSWBSD) is responsible for operational delivery of beneficiary and diagnostic services and workforce strategies that contribute to effectively meeting patient and population health needs and improving patient outcomes through the efficient delivery of health services. The Division has the following primary areas of responsibility for the health system: Agreements and Negotiations, Compensation Policy and Programs, Physician Services, Professional Regulation and Oversight, Nursing Policy, Allied Health Policy, Beneficiary and Diagnostic Services, Health Workforce Planning and Implementation, Emergency Medical Assistants Licensing.
The Senior Manager of Allied Health provides provincial expertise and leads a portfolio aligned with the education, practice, clinical integration, recruitment and retention of allied health professionals. This work is achieved through delivery of innovative service models that maximize opportunities and optimal scopes of practice to ensure a capable health workforce is in place to meet the current and future health care needs of the province. The position provides advice, interpretation and/or consultation services across government and with senior level stakeholders while leading a team who provide expertise in the field of allied health for a defined portfolio of allied health occupations and policies. This position will lead the research, analysis, development and implementation of strategic policies and programs, as well as provide operational oversight, project management coordination and direction to the health authorities/Providence Health Care to support allied health human resources. The successful candidate is someone who will bring strong leadership, a solid foundation in health education and health authority clinical experience, stakeholder engagement and people management.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred) in health administration, health education, health science or a related field and a minimum five (5) years of *recent related health care/professional practice or clinical work experience as an allied health professional.
*Recent related health care, professional practice or clinical work experience must include:
- Experience engaging a wide variety of senior level stakeholders and leading stakeholder consultations.
- Experience in supervision/coaching of multi-disciplinary operational staff and leading diverse teams.
- Experience leading, developing, implementing, and evaluating policies, programs and projects related to health workforce development. This may include workforce planning, education/training, recruitment/retention, role optimization and clinical integration.
- Experience working collaboratively with executives to lead organizational change.
- Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service, which may include a criminal record check and/or Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA) check, and/or enhanced security screening checks as required by the Ministry.
Preference may be given to applicants:
- With a master’s degree in health administration, health education, health science or a related field
- Who are allied health professionals currently registered or eligible for registration with a regulatory college or licensing body in BC.
- Who have post secondary health education/student practice education experience.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Lisa.McKellar@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
2 Positions available.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 5 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This position can be based in any Ministry of Health office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
This position is excluded from union membership.
Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.
How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.
Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.
Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.
Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.
Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.
Additional Information:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.
Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.