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Location

Edmonton, AB | Canada

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Job description

Job Information
Job Title: Policy Analyst (Health)

Job Requisition ID: 51560
Ministry: Health
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: March 19, 2024
Classification: Program Services 2

Salary: 2,345.14 - 3,076.28 Bi -weekly ($61,208 - $80,290 per year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit:

The Ministry of Health is building a more resilient and sustainable health care system that can support Albertans getting care when and where they need it while responding to system-wide health challenges, improving health outcomes and maintaining fiscal responsibility.

For more information, visit: health.alberta.ca

Role Responsibilities

Role:
The Program Delivery Unit of the Implementation and Accountability Branch in the Primary Care Division manages Alberta's Primary Care Network (PCN) program. This involves reviewing program governance; program planning, funding, delivery and management; quality improvement; program accountability frameworks; and performance analysis. The Unit develops and implements grant agreements with PCNs and reviews and approves all PCN business plans and financial reports ensuring compliance to program policies, processes and standards.

The Policy Analyst leads the registration and funding process for PCNs and provides information to facilitate local business planning and ongoing operations in respect to patient population and enrolment. The position ensures that on-going operations meet required business goals, and evaluates and monitors the programs to ensure that they are responsive to stakeholder needs. The position performs program research and policy/statistical analysis in support of business processes and policy options and provides financial management and analytics to support the Unit.

Responsibilities:

1. Review and analysis of key model documents including business plans, annual reports and budgets to highlight achievements, specific outcomes and identify issues related to overall compliance with policy directions or accomplishment of model objectives.
2. Participate as required in primary health care policy cycle projects that contribute to the goal of clear directions, policies and measurable expectations.
3. Coordinate and develop issues papers, correspondence, presentations, briefings and background material for senior management and the Minister.
4. Provide operations process analysis and information support to the Unit respecting the Master Agreement and PCN Grant Agreement and other developmental grants in accordance with accountability provisions set out in those agreements.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:

• Systems Thinking: Considers inter-relationships and emerging trends to attain goals.
• Creative Problem Solving: Focuses on continuous improvement and increasing breadth of insight.
• Agility: Works in a changing environment and takes initiative to change Identifies and manages required change and the associated risks.
• Develop Networks: Maintains collegial internal relationships and understands external network.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

A Diploma in a related field (e.g., Public Administration, Business), plus two years progressively responsible related experience, or University graduation in a related field;

Equivalency

Directly related education or experience considered based on:

• One year of education for one year of experience; or
• One year of experience for one year education.
  

Additional Requirements:

• Experience working with data research and data management
• Grant management knowledge
• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate and lead projects
• Strong computer skills, good knowledge of appropriate software and ability to organize data logically (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point, Visio)

Preferences will be given to candidates who possess the following:

• Strong knowledge of general accounting principles and interpreting fiscal forecasts, budget submissions, business plans and financial statements
• Experience in health care system
• Preparing written materials (briefing notes, reports, memos)
  

The following experience is considered an asset :

• University Degree in a related field
• Planning/Project management experience

A cover letter outlining how your experience relates to the qualifications of this role is recommended.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 
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Notes

Location: ATB Place North, Edmonton. This position requires working from the office with an option to qualify for a hybrid work arrangement (in accordance with GOA policy).

36.25 hours per week. 8:15 am -4:30 pm Monday to Friday.

Other information:

• Top candidates will be required to undergo security screening.
• This position may be used to fill future vacancies across the GOA, at equal or lower classification and salary.

What we offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service -
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) -
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information -
• Professional learning and development -
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Leadership and mentorship programs

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)( or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (

Applicants should include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, please contact Jagreet Uppal at [email protected]

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