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JOB PROFILE
POSITION # 26780
Title: Policy/Program ANALYST, Ministry of Health
Classification: Administrative Officer 21
Work Unit
Diagnostic Facilities Program and Policy
Position #
26780
Laboratory, Diagnostic and Blood Services Branch
Supervisor Title
Manager, Diagnostic Facilities
Administration
Position #
100579
PROGRAM
The Laboratory, Diagnostic and Blood Services Branch is responsible for the leadership, coordination and
implementation of the strategic approach for the provision of laboratory, diagnostic and blood services in
British Columbia. In this capacity, the Branch establishes and fosters key stakeholder relationships; negotiates
and implements agreements related to its key clinical areas; develops, implements and evaluates strategic
initiatives and projects for the efficient and effective provision of services; and supports the Minister of Health
in the Minister’s role as a Corporate Member of Canadian Blood Services, which is the national agency
responsible for providing blood and blood products to the health care system.
JOB OVERVIEW
To provide research and analysis/evaluation to support program and policy development in the area of
Diagnostic Services, through the Diagnostic Facilities Administration business unit of the Laboratory,
Diagnostic and Blood Services branch of the Ministry of Health
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Required:
 Researches program and policy issues nationally/internationally and provincial/federal policies
impacting ministry/branch programs and services; contributes to the development of policies through
data analyses, policy evaluations and identification of policy options.
 Uses statistical and qualitative assessment methods to analyze and compare data, trends and best
practices from various sources; integrates and supplies statistical and analytical information in graphic
and narrative formats; and ensures the accuracy and currency of information.
 Development of in-depth understanding and ongoing oversight of Assignment of Payment (AOP)
process, including the ability to assess, verify and process AOPs, as this process is integral to the
establishment of practitioner/facility connection for purpose of Medical Service Plan billing by qualified
practitioners.
 Compiles statistical data; provides analysis and research; conducts external interviews; liaises with
stakeholders; integrates and supplies statistical and analytical information in graphic and narrative
formats; and ensures the accuracy and currency of information.
 Manages projects by developing proposals, business cases and cost-benefit analyses, developing plans
and defining deliverables, recommending contracted services, assigning work, and directing team
members, assessing progress and taking/recommending corrective action.
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Participates in strategic planning and program/service evaluation initiatives, identifies evaluation tools
and recommends evaluation plans and performance indicators.
Provides advice on policy research methods, sampling techniques, questionnaire design, data analysis
and other evaluation processes.
Writes briefing notes, background material, reports and correspondence and makes presentations to
stakeholders on current/emerging issues.
Researches and drafts responses to ministerial correspondence.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Master’s degree or higher in public or business administration, or a related field and a minimum of 1
year of progressive and recent, related experience; OR
Bachelor’s Degree in public or business administration, or a related field a minimum of 2 years of
recent, related experience; OR
Diploma in public or business administration, or a related field a minimum of 3 years of progressive
and recent, related experience; OR
Secondary School graduation or equivalent and a minimum of 5 years of progressive and recent,
related experience.
Recent, related experience must include:
 Experience researching program or policy issues and conducting analysis; and/or
 Experience managing projects and/or project components; and/or
 Experience with data base management
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES1
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Analytical Thinking is the ability to comprehend a situation by breaking it down into its components
and identifying key or underlying complex issues. It implies the ability to systematically organize and
compare the various aspects of a problem or situation, and determine cause-and-effect relationships
("if...then…") to resolve problems in a sound, decisive manner. Checks to ensure the validity or
accuracy of all information.
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Conceptual Thinking is the ability to identify patterns or connections between situations that are not
obviously related, and to identify key or underlying issues in complex situations. It includes using
creative, conceptual or inductive reasoning or thought processes that are not necessarily categorized
by linear thinking.
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Service Orientation implies a desire to identify and serve customers/clients, who may include the
public, co-workers, other branches/divisions, other ministries/agencies, other government
organizations, and non-government organizations. It means focusing one’s efforts on discovering and
meeting the needs of the customer/client.
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Results Orientation is a concern for surpassing a standard of excellence. The standard may be one’s
own past performance (striving for improvement); an objective measure (achievement orientation);
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challenging goals that one has set; or even improving or surpassing what has already been done
(continuous improvement). Thus, a unique accomplishment also indicates a Results Orientation.
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Teamwork and Co-operation is the ability to work co-operatively within diverse teams, work groups
and across the organization to achieve group and organizational goals. It includes the desire and ability
to understand and respond effectively to other people from diverse backgrounds with diverse views.
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Flexibility is the ability and willingness to adapt to and work effectively within a variety of diverse
situations, and with diverse individuals or groups. Flexibility entails understanding and appreciating
different and opposing perspectives on an issue, adapting one’s approach as situations change and
accepting changes within one’s own job or organization.
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