Competition # : 42526
Department: Health and Wellness
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 02-May-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
The Department of Health and Wellness offers opportunities to grow and advance in a dynamic sector that touches the lives of all Nova Scotians. Along with our partners, including the Nova Scotia Health Authority and the IWK Health Centre, we are committed to continually improving our health care system. With a focus on collaborative primary health care, continuing care, improved supports for mental health and addictions, digital health, capital infrastructure, and more, the department is thinking differently about how to plan, fund, legislate and monitor to improve access and service delivery. To do this, we are recruiting leaders at all levels of the organization who embrace a challenge and believe in their ability to make a difference.
We are recruiting for a Manager of Pharmacare Business Solutions. In this critical role, you will lead and coordinate Pharmaceutical Services & Extended Health Benefits (PSEHB) Branch work related to:
This is your opportunity to join the Division whose team provides support to the provision of drug, dental, optometry and other non-drug insured government programs and services. We are a team who is dedicated to investing in the changing health needs of Nova Scotians.
As the Manager, you play an active role in committees and working groups such as the pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance. You will work closely with colleagues across the Division and with other internal and external stakeholders; engaging in and developing recommendations on drug policy issues such as pricing negotiation and contract/project management, stakeholder consultation, and policy research and analysis. You are a principal advisor with respect to brand and generic drug price negotiations.
You will provide direction and coordination for projects associated with PSEHB, moving complex initiatives forward by employing effective project management principles and processes. You will achieve this by:
You will represent the Department on government, industry, public/private, inter-department and internal committees, project teams, and at conferences and meetings.
As our next Manager, you will have completed your undergraduate degree in pharmacy or have significant experience in the pharmaceutical field, combined with several years of progressive experience in the pharmaceutical field.
You must demonstrate an understanding of pharmacy operations; including pricing and compensation, which includes recent and relevant experience in the Canadian Health Care System.
Furthermore, you demonstrate strong leadership skills including innovating, motivating, coordinating, and building partnerships. You can think strategically. We operate in a fast-paced environment and require your strong organization abilities. You must be focused on details while managing many files and priorities. Strong communication skills are essential along with proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Excel.
Experience in program or project/financial management within the health care system along with negotiation and contract management experience are considered assets. You have an appreciation for the vision of the Nova Scotia health system and a desire to positively contribute to a high performing and collaborative team environment.
The Government of Nova Scotia has adopted the LEADS Leadership Framework. During the interview, candidates will be expected to express how they have demonstrated the key behaviours and capabilities required to effectively lead in a caring and inclusive environment. LEADS Domains includes Leads Self, Engage Others, Achieve Results, Develop Coalitions and Systems Transformation.
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We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.
The Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.
Most of your time is spent in a comfortable office setting with some site visits as required.
Your normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day (and may require availability 24/7 during times of emergency and working overtime on occasion).
Pay Grade: EC 12
Salary Range: $3,687.15 - $4,608.93 Bi-Weekly
Employment Equity Statement:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
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PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.