Health Care Consultant (Home and Continuing Care)

Position Details

Department of Seniors

This is a management position under the Seniors Health Care Division accountable for effective analytical and consultative work in supporting home and continuing care services primarily for seniors. The incumbent is responsible for the enhancement and development of programming to support an integrated, comprehensive and seamless approach to managing the health and social needs of seniors. The incumbent will support initiatives within the following areas: Community Support Program, Home Support Program, Personal Care Home Program, Long Term Care Home Program, palliative and end of life care and dementia care. The incumbent requires a comprehensive and thorough knowledge of the health and community services system in Newfoundland and Labrador at both the planning and operational levels. The position provides advice to guide Provincial direction as well as resolve operational issues on a system wide and individual client basis. The incumbent will work closely with relevant internal and external stakeholders, including private service providers, to identify new opportunities, develop and implement programs, and monitor and evaluate program outcomes. The incumbent is responsible to identify possible challenges and risks associated with the implementation of programs, and develop and implement mitigation strategies. The incumbent uses data to monitor performance and inform decision making. The incumbent will support policy development including preparing briefing materials.

Screening Criteria

1. Completion of an Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field (equivalencies will be considered)
2. Master’s degree in a health-related field (asset)
3. Experience in health and community service delivery
4. Policy and program development and evaluation experience
5. Stakeholder engagement experience

Assessment Criteria

1. Knowledge of policy and program development, implementation and evaluation
2. Knowledge of health programs and services
3. Leadership skills
4. Critical thinking skills
5. Organizational skills
6. Ability to manage change
7. Ability to effectively exchange information
8. Ability to manage time and tasks and work independently
9. Relationship Building

Information for Applicants

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Deena Waddleton, Director Seniors Health Care, DeenaWaddleton@gov.nl.ca

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