director, health services - government services

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychology or related field
• Registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research, or clinical nursing

Experience

Minimum of 5 years or more in relevant healthcare or public health roles

On-site Work

Work must be completed at the physical location. Remote work is not an option.

Work Setting

• University or college
• Private clinic
• Health and medicine
• Counselling centres
• Healthcare institution, facility, or clinic

Budgetary Responsibility

• $100,001 - $500,000

Responsibilities & Tasks

• Assign projects and programs to improve public health services
• Coordinate activities with environmental and public health colleagues and other professionals
• Evaluate daily operations
• Plan and control budgets and expenditures
• Organize daily operations
• Review projects and data related to public health policy for strengths and improvement opportunities
• Establish and implement policies and procedures
• Hire, train, motivate, and supervise staff
• Oversee data analysis and report preparation
• Advise senior management
• Manage contracts
• Develop and implement communication strategies
• Monitor patient progress, evaluate nursing interventions, and collaborate with healthcare team members

Supervision

• Manage 5-10 staff members across various responsibilities

Target Audience

• College/University students

Computer & Technology Skills

• MS Excel, Office, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook
• Spreadsheet management
• MS Windows, Internet, Email

Work Experience Areas

• Strategic planning
• Health administration
• Health promotion

Specialization

• Health policy and program administration

Additional Information

Work Conditions & Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment, working under pressure, tight deadlines
• Attention to detail, sitting, handling large workloads

Personal Suitability

• Accuracy, dependability, efficiency, excellent communication skills, initiative, judgment, organization, teamwork, flexibility, client focus, reliability, punctuality, positive attitude

Benefits

Health Benefits

• Dental, disability, health care, paramedical services, vision

Financial Benefits

• Group insurance, life insurance, mileage reimbursement, pension, RRSP

Long-term Benefits

• Long-term care insurance, maternity and parental benefits, TFSA

Other Benefits

• Training paid by employer, on-site amenities, recreation, paid volunteering/personal days, parking, travel insurance, flexible work hours, wellness programs