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40010.00 – Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration

Government managers in health and social policy development and program administration plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the development and administration of health care policies, social policies and related programs designed to protect and promote the health and social welfare of individuals and communities.

Overview

Example job titles

  • City medical officer of health - government services
  • Health information and promotion director - government services
  • Health program operations manager - government services
  • Housing policy and development director - government services
  • Immigration and settlement director - government services
  • Social services director - government services
  • Social services planning manager - government services

Core competencies

  • Critical Thinking and Decision Making to evaluate complex information and make informed decisions that balance various factors and interests that impact public health
  • Evaluation to measure performance of policies or programs, identify areas for improvement and adjust strategies as needed
  • Problem Identification and Deductive Reasoning to identify key issues within health and social policies and address these problems by developing effective strategies and solutions that meet the needs of communities
  • Verbal Ability and Speech Clarity to clearly communicate policy proposals, engage with stakeholders and present complex information and policy goals
  • Leadership to inspire team members and coordinate efforts to drive the implementation of health and social policies
  • Knowledge in Public Affairs and Government Relations to understand the political and regulatory context of health and social policies, navigate governmental processes and ensure policies are aligned with governmental and public interests

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Participate in the development of health or social policies by providing advice to senior government managers
  • Organize departmental unit and establish procedures to meet departmental objectives set by senior management
  • Direct and advise health or social policy researchers, consultants or program officers who conduct research, prepare documents or administer programs for individuals and communities in areas such as health and social services, employment and immigration, labour or housing
  • Plan, administer and control budgets for research and administration, support services and equipment and supplies
  • Organize and direct committees and working groups to plan, manage or evaluate health and social services projects and programs
  • Interview, hire and provide training for staff.

Additional information

  • Progression to senior management positions in the health and social policy fields is possible with experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Business development officers and market researchers and analysts (41402)
  • Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts (41401)
  • Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers (41405)
  • Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration (40011)
  • Government managers - education policy development and program administration (40012)
  • Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers (41404)
  • Managers in health care (30010)
  • Managers in social, community and correctional services (40030)
  • Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (41400)
  • Other managers in public administration (40019)
  • Other professional occupations in social science (41409)
  • Program officers unique to government (41407)
  • Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers (41406)
  • Senior government managers and officials (00011)
  • Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers (41403)

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