The Department of Health and Social Services works under the direction of the Minister and Deputy Minister, in partnership with the Health and Social Services Authorities, to support the health and wellbeing of people across the NWT through planning, development, evaluation and reporting on program and service delivery.  

HSS is committed to the development and provision of quality services in such a way as to make the best use of public resources, ensure the sustainability of the system, focus on client safety and best practices and promote positive health and social outcomes. HSS strives to continually improve the health and social service system to ensure best health, best care, and a better future for the people of the NWT.

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:
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    Canada Health Act, Medical Care Act, Medical Care Regulations, THIS Act, THIS Regulations, Indian Act, Medical Profession Act, Medical Profession Regulations, Pharmacy Act, Public Health Act, Change of Name Act, Public Service Act, Dental Profession Act, Dental Profession Regulations, Dental Auxiliaries Act, Social Assistance Act, Social Assistance Regulations, An Act to Amend the Social Assistance Regulations, Marriage Act, Financial Administration Act, Establishment Policy, Extended Health Benefit Policy, Medical Travel Policy, Metis Health Benefit policy, Traditional Healers Policy, Indigent Health Benefits Policy, Indigent Community Services Benefits Policy, Non-Insured Health Benefits Program, Alcohol and Drug Southern Referrals, Eligibility and Portability Agreement, Medical Fee Negotiations Agreement, Change of Name Guidelines, Reciprocal Billing Agreements, etc.
     
• 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
Tel (867) 678-8071 Ext 15644
Fax (867) 678-6620
jobsinuvik@gov.nt.ca

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