Director of Policies, Programs and Oversight

**Director of Policies, Programs and Oversight** ------------------------------------------------ P10 Professional Officer 10 Regular/full-time Health, Seniors and Long Term Care Non-Insured Benefits, Insurance Winnipeg MB Advertisement Number: 45746 Salary(s): P10 $98,310.00 - $124,694.00 per year Closing Date: December 3, 2026 The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities). Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 6 months. Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay. The Non-Insured Benefits Branch plans, manages, administers, and provides provincially funded benefits offered beyond those required by The Canada Health Act . This includes the provincial Pharmacare Program, Ancillary Services and Residential Charges for long-term care through the establishment of eligibility criteria, service improvements, legislative amendments and related benefit plan design to support government goals and priorities in the delivery of health care as legislated through the Prescription Drugs Cost Assistance Act, Health Services Insurance Act and associated regulations. To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form. See below for further instructions. Duties: Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Policies, Programs and Oversight provides operational oversight for the Non-Insured Benefits Branch, ensuring effective provincial program delivery through full accountability for budgeting, expenditure control, staffing, and compliance with legislative and policy frameworks. The Director leads the development, coordination, management, implementation, evaluation, reporting, and auditing of pharmaceutical and ancillary programs within the department including day-to-day supervision of unit staff. Qualifications: **Essential:** * Post-secondary Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Public Administration, Business, Finance, or a Health-related discipline. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. A professional designation e.g. MBA, M.Sc, Ph.D or PharmD is preferred * Time management skills and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines * Extensive experience in leading a comprehensive health or related program in a complex government or health care related sector * Knowledge of relevant legislation, go