Program manager

Government of Nova Scotia’s Seniors and Long-Term Care department based in Halifax, NS is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Program manager. Government of Nova Scotia’s Seniors and Long-Term Care department focuses on improving seniors’ quality of life through home care, community programs, and residential care facilities. It provides comprehensive support and high-quality long-term care services. The department collaborates with healthcare providers and community organizations to ensure seniors receive the necessary care and support across the province. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.

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Job Description:

Employer Name: Government of Nova Scotia
Department: Seniors and Long Term Care
Position: Program manager
No of Vacancies: 3
Salary: $3687.15 – $4608.93 Bi-Weekly
Employment Type: Permanent
Union Status: Exclusion – Non Union – NSPG
Location: Halifax, NS, CA
Competition Number: 42935

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have hold a degree in a health science and public administration
Experience: Candidates should have at least several years of progressive experience in relevant leadership or Management roles

Physical Requirements:

• The candidates should note that this position will be located in a comfortable office environment
• The candidates should be prepared to express how they have demonstrated the key behaviors and capabilities required to effectively lead in a caring and inclusive environment during the interview
• The candidates should be highly motivated and collaborative by nature

Other Requirements:

• The candidates should acknowledge that an acceptable equivalent of education and experience
• The candidates should be strong leaders who take innovative approaches in leading teams, stakeholders, and providers in seeking dynamic and flexible approaches to service delivery
• The candidates should be proven relationship builders with experience in leading stakeholder engagement
• The candidates should provide direction and leadership to external stakeholders, program management, encompassing team leadership skills, and management of people, which can be demonstrated through formal and non-formal experiences
• The candidates should have a proven track record of successfully implementing key priorities and ensuring outcomes are achieved
• The candidates should have experience, knowledge, and understanding of risk management or mitigation principles and practices, program implementation, and ongoing financial and human resource management
• The candidates should have initiative, experience in leading teams, enabling change, and engaging key stakeholders
• The candidates should note that experience working within the healthcare system, specifically Long Term Care, or demonstrated experience in program or contract management and design
• The candidates should be aware that the Government of Nova Scotia has adopted the LEADS Leadership Framework and nursing professionals
• The candidates should be familiar with the LEADS Domains, including Leads Self, Engage Others, Achieve Results, Develop Coalitions, and Systems Transformation

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to manage service accountability processes for Long Term Care programs funded by the Department of Seniors and Long Term Care to monitor and maximize operational and financial performance, reduce risk, and ensure quality resident care
• The candidates should be able to provide oversight of long term care policies, program standards, and implementation
• The candidates should be able to authorize payments to long term care service providers
• The candidates should be able to work collaboratively with others in Seniors and Long Term Care
• The candidates should be able to communicate with multiple sectors, including other provincial and federal government departments, the NSHA, stakeholders, and contracted service providers, to advance progress in health system accountability, mitigate risk, and effectively communicate information which enhances program delivery
• The candidates should be able to lead a high-performing team with the responsibility to liaise and provide direction and advice to the long term care sector, including NSHA, IWK, and DHW-funded service providers on policy and standard application and compliance
• The candidates should be able to manage public inquiries and complaints regarding continuing care policies

Benefits:

• The candidates will get health, dental, life insurance, general illness and family assistance programs

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume and competition number) through the below-mentioned details.

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