Band 3 - Director, Point Of Care Testing (Bc Public Service)

Posting Title

BAND 3 - Director, Point of Care Testing

Position Classification

Band 3

Union

N/A

Work Options

Hybrid

Location

Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)

New Westminster, BC V3M 6H8 CA

Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA

Salary Range

$86,200.00 - $122,100.01 annually

Close Date

7/14/2023

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

7/31/2024

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Health

Ministry Branch / Division

Laboratory and Blood Services, Pharmaceutical, Laboratory and Blood Services Division

Job Summary

An opportunity to apply your exceptional leadership, organizational and prioritization skills

The Laboratory and Blood Services Branch is responsible for overall strategic planning, policy development, monitoring and evaluation for two lines of provincial health care business: laboratory services and blood services. The Branch is responsible for Point of Care Testing (POCT) including leading implementation and monitoring of the federal government's COVID-19 rapid point of care testing and screening programs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of B.C.'s Community POCT Policy including assessing the need for strategic framework guiding the use of POCT in the acute care system.

Reporting to the Executive Director, this position is responsible for leading the collaboration of internal and external partners to support the implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of the federal government's COVID-19 rapid POCT and screening programs in workplaces, schools and other venues across the province, and for leading the negotiations with stakeholders to implement innovative approaches to delivering POC testing in BC.

Job Requirements

• Master's Degree in public administration or health sciences or a related field and a minimum of 3 years recent related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and experience may be considered.
• Bachelor's Degree in public or business administration, or health sciences or a related field and a minimum of 4 years recent related experience; OR
• Diploma in public or business administration, or a related field and a minimum of 5 years recent related experience;OR

Recent and progressive related experience must include all of the following:

• Experience establishing collaborative relationships with executives and leading organizational change associated with implementation.
• Experience at a senior level leading major projects of large scale and complexity that have multiple project delivery components.
• Experience leading and coaching public service teams and/or multi-disciplinary professionals and/or managers in the development and implementation of complex projects.

Preference May Be Given To Candidates Who Demonstrate

• Experience navigating challenging stakeholder interactions within the last 2 years.
• Experience in supporting BC's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Experience successfully leading major projects/initiatives with multiple complex stakeholder groups within the last 2 years.

For questions regarding this position, please contact [email protected] .

About This Position

Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week as per the Telework Agreement.

This position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above.

This is a temporary opportunity until 07/31/2024. A permanent appointment may result from this temporary appointment.

This position is excluded from union membership.

An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.

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.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact [email protected] or 778-405-3452.

How To Apply

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, itmay notbe 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 [email protected] , 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.

Job Category

Leadership and Management

Value