SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR

Do you enjoy solving complex and interesting problems with innovative solutions? The Ministry of Health, Supply Chain Modernization Branch is looking for a dynamic and dedicated individual with excellent leadership, research, analysis and development skills to join a fast paced, high-performing team that is results focused and remains positive in the face of new and evolving challenges. The position will require the ability to develop supply chain policies, programs, standards, regulations and/or legislation to support the Supply Chain Modernization Branch (SCMB) mandate. This is a high-volume, fast-paced role that requires a variety of well-developed skillsets in several areas.

About The Branch
The Supply Chain Modernization Branch (SCMB) is responsible for leading the design and implementation of an integrated, patient-focused supply chain for health care products and services. The branch conducts strategic policy development, stakeholder engagement, communications and operations, and inter-governmental coordination. SCMB also acts as a single window access point for all health sector supply chain related inquiries, creating opportunities for the public and private sectors to provide input into the health sector supply chain transformation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:

• provide leadership and expertise in the research, analysis and development of strategies, policies, programs,

standards, regulations and/or legislation to support the Supply Chain Modernization Branch (SCMB) mandate to modernize and transform the health sector supply chain in Ontario.

• develop and coordinate opportunities that support supply chain modernization and transformation in the province.

How do I qualify?

Health Ecosystem Knowledge

• You have demonstrated knowledge of broad socio-economic issues impacting provincial health care and relevant legislation.
• You have knowledge of provincial and ministry strategic directions pertaining to the health sector supply chain management in the province.
• You have knowledge of the models of health care delivery, funding, governance and related critical issues, to ensure that ministry and government objectives are considered in the development of policy and program design submissions.

Decision and Policy and Program Knowledge

• You have knowledge of decision-making and accountability framework of the provincial government and the legislative approvals and allocations processes to lead development of policy and program options and initiatives.
• You have knowledge of policy development principles and processes to provide effective research support to the policy development cycle.

Project Management and Research Skills

• You have demonstrated knowledge of project management techniques and principles to plan and manage options and impacts of policy review and development processes.
• You can effectively complete project deliverables from initial concept through completion ensuing timelines are met.
• You have knowledge of research principles, techniques and quantitative/qualitative methodologies to design, conceptualize and manage inter-jurisdictional research projects, studies, surveys, trends analyses and environmental assessments.

Consultation and Facilitation Skills

• You can create and maintain partnerships with partner ministry and inter-jurisdictional policy stakeholders to improve horizontal alignment of strategic objectives, facilitate consultations and coordinate tendering and contracts.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• You can respond to issues, provide recommendations and prepare reports using standard office programs and tools.
• You can create, lead and present briefings on complex issues analysis such as briefing notes, Cabinet submissions, options papers and reports.

OPS Commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti- racism:We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit theOPS Anti-Racism Policy and theOPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario’s Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.

Additional Information:

Note:

• T-HL-173803/22(2)
  
  The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
  
  Effective October 1, 2021, the OPS COVID-19 Safe Workplace Directive requires all Ontario Public Service employees to provide proof they are fully vaccinated, meaning they are fully vaccinated as defined by the Ministry of Health (refer to: COVID-19 Fully Vaccinated Status in Ontario), including 14 calendar days have passed since receiving their final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
  Employees who do not provide proof of full vaccination will be deemed ‘not vaccinated’ under the Directive and will be required to attend a vaccine education program and undergo regular rapid antigen testing. Employees who are not vaccinated under the policy with a valid medical exemption will not be required to attend a vaccine education program but must undergo regular rapid antigen testing.