Director, Health Services Administration

Scope

The Department of Health and Social Services is located in Yellowknife with the exception of the Health Services Administration unit that is located in Inuvik. This position manages a nineteen- position (3 of which are Vote 4/5 funded) Health Services Administration office and reports to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Corporate Services and Support Services, which is located in Yellowknife. The position is responsible for a $55 million budget used to insured health services and health benefits to the population of the Northwest Territories. 

Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.

• Specialized knowledge of a variety of legislation, policies and programs including but not limited to:
• Knowledge of the administration of health benefit programs.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Research and analysis skills.
• The ability to analyze and compile data.
• The ability to interpret various legislation, policies and acts to provide a practical working understanding of them.
• The ability to operate efficiently in various computer applications (work processing, spreadsheets, data base and Internet).

Typically attained by.

The knowledge and skills required for this position will normally be acquired through completion of a degree in Management, Health Administration, Commerce or Business and with two years of related work experience OR a related diploma and three to five years related work experience. Work experience would include supervisory experience and business and financial accounting experience in a health care setting.

Inquiries Only:

Inuvik HR Client Service Centre

Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

1st FLOOR  ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING

BOX 1869

INUVIK, NT  X0E 0T0

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Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.