Clinical Policy Analyst

Job Information
Job Title: Clinical Policy Analyst
Job Requisition ID: 63341
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: November 28, 2024
Classification: Medical and Health 3
Salary: $3,263.02 to $4,157.58 bi-weekly ($85,164 - $108,512/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: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx

The Ministry of Health leads work in the areas of Alberta health insurance and benefits, doctors, hospitals and facilities, and other healthcare supports and information. For more information on the work Alberta Health does, visit this link: http://www.health.gov.ab.ca

The Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health (OCMOH) works within Alberta Health, across government ministries, with Alberta Health Services and with other stakeholders to facilitate processes, policies and programs that build healthy communities.

https://www.alberta.ca/office-of-the-chief-medical-officer-of-health.aspx

Role Responsibilities

The Clinical Policy Analyst reports to the Project Manager and plays a vital role in providing clinical expertise, policy analysis, and support to the work of the OCMOH.

This position requires a motivated individual with sound judgement, superior organizational skills, political acumen, leadership, critical thinking, and strong written and verbal communication skills, who can work both independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a collaborative team. If this sounds like the role for you, keep reading!

Key Responsibilities:

• Applying health protection, communicable disease and immunization related research and knowledge to developing public health policies
• Researching, analyzing, and summarizing available evidence on existing and emerging public health issues from a variety of sources, including academic sources, grey literature, and social media
• Respond to correspondence and requests from the public, other departments to the Minister, Deputy Minister, and Chief Medical Officer of Health

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

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:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf

Agility - With no two days being the same and quick solutions required, you can be agile, looking within your experience to shift along with priorities while bringing the best solutions forward.

Drive for Results - This role requires someone who loves to work independently and is a self-motivated go-getter who will drive for results to proactively get things done with every task they touch.

Developing Networks and Building Collaborative Environments - As the position works very closely with organizations outside of the Ministry of Health, developing networks in a way that builds trust and respect, combined with the capability to build collaborative environments with the various partners, is the only way to be successful.

Systems Thinking -This position is a piece of a much larger puzzle; using systems thinking skills to understand how your work touches and affects the work of others while utilizing that information to carry out your work is essential.

Creative Problem Solving - Since every situation is unique, you must use your creative problem solving skills to find the root cause of a problem, then work with stakeholders to come up with timely viable solutions, often in high stress situations.

Qualifications

University degree in Nursing and a minimum of three (3) years of related experience is required, as well as having a current registration in good standing with an Alberta professional college as required by the Health Professions Act.

Equivalencies:

• Diploma related to the position assignment and five (5) years of related experience. Must be a regulated member of the appropriate college as required by the Health Professions Act.
• Pharmacist: University graduation in Pharmacy. Must be a regulated member of the appropriate college as required by the Health Professions Act.

Preference will be given to candidates who have the following experience:

• Public Health care experience
• Advanced knowledge of clinical expertise in public health and an understanding of Alberta’s health care system, health legislation (e.g. Public Health Act), funding of health care and health service delivery
• Experience in immunization and/or communicable disease programs.
• Knowledge of current public health issues, trends, and technologies.
• Experience managing and directing complex projects
• Experience researching areas supporting program or policy development

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Hours of Work

• 7.25 Daily Hours
• 36.25 Weekly Hours
• 8:15AM to 4:30PM (Monday to Friday)

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

What we offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Pension plans: Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
• 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 https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before 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)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).

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 require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Jagreet Uppal at [email protected].