Nova Scotia Health Authority Looking for Project Analyst – Primary Health Care at Halifax, NS Full Time

Req ID: 132822

Company: Nova Scotia Health

Location: Flexible in NSH – will be determined based on the successful candidate

Department: CSN PHC NS LA System Support

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)

Status: Management/Non Union Position

Posting Closing Date: 12-May-22

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there’s a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with an Nova Scotia Health role means you’ll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

Responsibilities

The Program Analyst is responsible for providing comprehensive support to the Primary Health Care (PHC) and Chronic Disease Management Network and Zone PHC Leadership Teams by ensuring all processes and system technology are efficient through effective coordination of the day-to-day operations of all tracking, reporting, monitoring, and document / project management systems. The position coordinates all information on project activities, tracking for business cases in collaboration with the financial analyst, and coordinates all contract management processes required to support the PHC system. The role aids in reporting and updating of websites as well as establishes administrative procedures and guidelines and acts as a liaison with network team members, zone leaders, administrative assistants, corporate support teams, and other key stakeholders within the network, across networks, and across Nova Scotia Health.

This position provides additional support to individuals, committees or working groups as assigned, including the maintenance of meeting documentation, as well as supports other members of the leadership team on occasion. The Program Analyst provides provincial leadership support by managing document control on contracts, projects, status reports, and ensuring consistency in documentation and approaches on all major initiatives working collaboratively with the Director(s) and aids in the development of new processes and procedures to support the work of the PHC system. The Program Analyst is highly skilled in technology, with excellent working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, Sharepoint including the creation and development of new Sharepoint sites, SmartSheet, Select Survey, SAP, communication tools (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, WebEx, etc) and other applications relevant to the position.

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree is required (ie, Business Administration or related field)

Minimum 3-5 years’ of progressively responsible experience in a project analyst role, providing project administrative support and office coordination, preferably within healthcare and within and integrated service model provided throughout several locations with multiple partners and stakeholders.

A recognized training certificate in project management would be considered an asset

Excellent collaboration, verbal and written communication skills

Strong analytical, problem solving and conceptual thinking skills

Demonstrated competencies requiring advanced skills and abilities in all facets of modern office practices and technology and with information and meeting technologies, including advanced computer skills and proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.

Experience utilizing technology in meeting planning to create efficiencies and streamline tracking and retrieval of information.

Ability to prioritize workload, meet deadlines, and work effectively under pressure with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Demonstrated ability to create and maintain excellent customer service

Demonstrated ability to build and manage relationships

Strong analytical skills and strong conflict resolution skills

Valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License

Experience in primary health care / community-based health care considered an asset

Please ensure your resume is up-to-date and includes all relevant education, experience, training and certifications.

Hours of Work

Permanent, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly

Additional Location Information

The site/location will be determined based on the successful candidate; once identified

Salary Information

$28.05 – $35.06 hourly

Once You’ve Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, Nova Scotia Health requires all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify.

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