Physician Compensation Senior Policy/Program Analysts - Multiple Positions

Role Responsibilities

Do you have an understanding of what makes good public policy? A passion for policy research, analysis, implementation, evaluation, and monitoring?

If this sounds like you, keep reading!

We’re hiring Senior Policy/Program Analysts to lead specific elements of the comprehensive development, piloting, and evaluation of various compensation models for physicians and other health care providers within the framework of the provincial-level strategic and policy direction for health service delivery. This includes research, analysis and interpretation; financial modeling and accountability frameworks; strategic policy development and revision to encompass the new model(s); interest group engagement; development of implementation plans; and leading pilots and evaluations.

The Senior Policy/Program Analyst leads large, multi-interest group projects to complete design components for health service provider compensation. The incumbent also develops reports and presentations for senior and executive management to inform decision-making. Based on the specific area of expertise and priority of the unit, the incumbents focus on an assigned area of the overall development (e.g., lead the data analysis for health care service models; lead interest group engagement for multiple models in development; lead analysis of insured services). The scope of work spans compensation models for fee-for-service, primary care physicians, specialist physicians, allied health professionals and Alternative Relationship Plans (ARPs), as well as operational support of various physician programs and initiatives.

The position works within a legislative framework that structures most provider compensation activities including the Alberta Health Care Insurance Act, the Health Professions Act, the Health Information Act, the Access to Information Act, the Protection of Privacy Act, and the ministerial orders and directives regarding physician compensation.

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: Has the ability to anticipate, assess and readily adapt to changing situations and issues, while making well thought-out recommendations. 
• Build Collaborative Environments: Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.
• Creative Problem Solving: Breaks down problems, undertakes appropriate research and investigation and draws on experiences to solve problems.
• Drive for Results: Identifies ways to exceed performance expectations. Sets and accomplishes goals and priorities in order to deliver outcomes consistent with Government direction, departmental objectives and public expectations.
• Develop Networks: Proactively building networks, connecting and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders.
• Systems Thinking: You anticipate outcomes and potential impacts across interrelated areas and will factor this into planning.

Qualifications

Requirements:

University graduation in a related field (e.g., Health Sciences, Public Health, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Political Science, or Business) plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.

Equivalencies: Directly related education or experience on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education

The following are preferences:

• Work experience in public policy development, implementation, analysis, and/or review
• Experience in health care system field

The following are assets:

• Master’s degree in public health and / or public policy
• Compensation program experience
• Stakeholder engagement experience
• Business analysis experience
• Project management experience

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

This posting may be used to fill future permanent or temporary vacancies across the Government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary.

These positions are located in downtown Edmonton.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week.

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.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• 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/careers.
• 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.