An opportunity to utilize your expert analytical and problem management skills
Pharmaceutical care, Laboratory and Blood Services is essential to improving the health and wellness of citizens in BC. Rising costs, increasing demands by patients for more affordable, accessible, and convenient care as well as macro trends are increasing the need for system-wide change. In response, the Pharmaceutical, Laboratory and Blood Services Division (PLBSD) within the BC Ministry of Health has expanded its mandate to play a stronger role in driving excellence in pharmaceutical care, laboratory, and blood services across the province. This mandate includes "overseeing the provisioning, management and optimal use of pharmaceuticals, laboratory and blood services, related systems, and services to improve patient outcomes in the BC Health System."
Pharmaceutical, Laboratory & Blood Services comprises of five branches:
- Therapeutics Assessment & Access manages the array of drugs (formulary) available to BC citizens and covered by the PharmaCare Program.
- Clinical Services & Evaluation provides clinical pharmacy leadership for the Division's strategic efforts to develop, implement and manage pharmaceutical care programs/initiatives across the health sector, evaluation for evidence-based decisions, and optimization.
- Pharmaceutical Policy, Legislation and Engagement translates the political direction into policy, direction, and engagement for the division.
- Laboratory & Blood Services is responsible for overall strategic planning support, policy development, monitoring, and evaluation for two lines of provincial health care business: laboratory services and blood services; and
- Integrated Health Services & Systems leads complex multi-disciplinary/organizational/stakeholder planning, design, coordination, and implementation of the key strategic areas of focus of the Pharmaceutical Care Management Strategy (PCMS) in alignment with the Ministry's initiatives.
To independently manage assigned policy development projects focused on the review and revision of existing ministry programs or legislation.
Job Requirements:
- Master's Degree in Business or Public administration, or Health Sciences, Social Sciences or a related field, and a minimum of one (1) year of related* experience is required; OR
- Degree in Business or Public administration, or Health Sciences, Social Sciences or a related field and a minimum of two (2) years of related* experience; OR
- Diploma in Business or Public administration, or Health Sciences, Social Sciences or a related* field and a minimum of three (3) years of related* experience; OR
- Certificate or coursework in business administration, public administration, or a field related to the program area and a minimum of four (4) years related* experience; OR
- No formal post-secondary education and a minimum five (5) years recent, related* experience.
* Related experience must include:
- Experience researching policy issues and conducting policy analysis.
- Experience providing advice and recommendations on policy, program, and service issues.
- Experience managing, coordinating, or supporting projects and/or project components.
Preference may be given to applicants with:
- Experience in the health care or social policy sector.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Derek.Tryan@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 4 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.
An eligibility list may be established to fill both current and/or future permanent vacancies.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
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How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.
Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
Resume: YES - A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.
Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.
Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.
Additional Information:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.
Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.