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Program Lead, Population Health, Outreach and Engagement

Regina, SK
  • Number of positions available : 1

  • To be discussed
  • Starting date : 1 position to fill as soon as possible

Closure Date: April 21, 2025

Position #: 9003495

Union: Saskatchewan Government and General Employees Union

Bargaining Unit: SGEU - Saskatchewan Cancer Agency

City/Town: Regina or Saskatoon

Facility: SCA - Population Health

Department: Population Health Outreach

Type: Full-time regular

Expected Start Date: May 12, 2025

Expected End Date: N/A

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 3 week rotation 

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band 9, $47.458 to $55.087 (5 step range)

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

This is one of a set of Program Lead positions within the Population Health Department, that is specific to the Outreach and Health Promotion team. The Program Lead provides leadership and facilitation in the conceptualization, planning, development, implementation, maintenance, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of operational plans, strategies, programs, and policies in the outreach activities related to the advancement of population-based provincial cancer screening and primary prevention and health promotion-related programs. The Program Lead works to establish and maintain essential linkages between many diverse stakeholders and the program such as clients, health professionals, government agencies and community. The Program Lead is actively involved in supporting quality assurance and quality improvement. This position acts as a content expert on outreach and engagement strategy and processes, serving as the central point of contact for staff and stakeholders, and providing coordination and oversight support to various committees and working groups.

 

QUALIFICATIONS: 


Education:
  • Undergraduate Degree in a related health discipline or health care administration (Master’s Degree preferred). 
  • Five (5) years demonstrated project management or leadership experience.
  • One (1) year of previous supervisory/management experience.
  • Lean certification an asset


Experience:
  •  A minimum of four (4) years recent related experience in either a health or business-related environment.
  • Experience in assessment, planning, development, implementation, and evaluation as it relates to health promotion, primary and secondary prevention and population-based screening.
  • Operational level experience in innovative planning and program development in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
  • Leadership experience and demonstrated success initiating and developing collaborative partnerships with health professionals, diverse multi-sectoral stakeholders, and communities.

 
Skills:
  • Knowledge of project management principles and methods.
  • Knowledge of program/policy/project/business case evaluation and prioritization methods.
  • Knowledge of outreach, engagement, and health promotion strategies.
  • Ability to identify policy and program implications, analyze trends, issues and complex problems, develop options and solutions, summarize findings, and provide recommendations in order to meet program goals and stakeholder needs.
  • Ability to meaningfully consult with stakeholders (e.g. health system partners, service providers, ministry, other governments, industry), in a way that develops and maintains collaborative working relationships.
  • Knowledge translation skills to apply evidence to influence policy and practice.
  • Ability to understand and work within a budget system to leverage funds effectively 
  • Ability to effectively analyze data, information, problems, situations, practices and procedures.
  • Ability to clearly and concisely synthesize data and research and present it in a manner that is understandable to target audiences.
  • Knowledge of First Nations and Métis history in SK and an understanding of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action. 
  • Ability to show leadership, and take responsibility by thinking strategically and analytically with excellent problem solving and conceptual skills.
  • Demonstrated competence in Microsoft Office. 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to present and prepare concise analyses, reports and recommendations to multidisciplinary audiences. 
  • Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work. 
  • Ability to work under time pressures to meet deadlines and handle interruptions and changing priorities. 
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, analyze, implement and problem solve independently as well as the ability to work in the context of a team and client-centered environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach and develop others.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work efficiently and effectively as part of a cross-functional team.
  • Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with co-workers, clients, senior leaders, health system partners and communities.
  • Proven ability to collaborate and develop partnerships with a wide variety of stakeholders, including community and other health service organizations, to balance the needs and interests of these diverse groups while maintaining alignment with strategic organizational priorities. 
  • Ability to enable an innovative and positive working climate and a commitment to a client-centric culture and continuous learning.
  • Knowledge of and ability to apply culturally appropriate approaches, considering diverse backgrounds, socioeconomic status, ages, genders, health status, sexual orientation, abilities etc. when implementing and evaluating programs.

 

 



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