HEALTH CARE CONSULTANT – NB BLOOD SYSTEM
OPEN COMPETITION
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
FREDERICTON
(An alternate work location in New Brunswick may be considered)

The Department of Health is seeking an individual to join the Acute Care Branch as a Health Care Consultant for the New Brunswick Blood Coordination Program, in Fredericton.

Reporting to the Director of Professional Services, the successful candidate will be a member of a multidisciplinary team working in a challenging, fast-paced work environment.

As the Health Care Consultant, you will be responsible for:

• Providing advice and consultation to the Department of Health on aspects pertinent to New Brunswick's Blood System;
• Aligning provincial transfusion medicine policies with national guidelines and other provinces and territories;
• Providing advice and support to the Regional Health Authorities and other key stakeholders on the planning and development of effective policies and programs related to transfusion medicine, in order to meet or exceed industry standards of practice;
• Planning, monitoring, evaluating and supporting the consistent implementation of transfusion practices, utilization and emergency management, adverse event surveillance, standards and regulatory guidelines;
• Working closely with other healthcare system partners, including the Regional Health Authorities and Canadian Blood Services to ensure the safety of the NB Blood Program;
• Representing NB on various committees at both the provincial and national level;
• Establishing & maintaining working relationships with key national organizations involved in blood product management and transfusion medicine and representing NB with these organizations' activities as needed;
• Other duties as deemed appropriate by the Director.

Who you are:

• You have well-developed influencing and relationship management skills.
• You are comfortable and effective working with senior leaders, external stakeholders, clients and all levels of the organization.
• You are at your best when you are challenged and thrive on getting results.
• You are adept at leading but equally comfortable being part of any team.
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science;
• Six (6) years of related experience in the area of medical laboratory science;
• Experience in Transfusion medicine and the operation and management of clinical laboratories;
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• Written and spoken competence in English and French is required. Please state your language capability on your application.

Necessary Special Requirement:

• Must be an active member of the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science as well as licensed with the New Brunswick Society of Medical Laboratory Technologists.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensue that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.

In the event that this competition poses difficulties in recruiting a qualified candidate, a covering off appointment at a lower level may be made. In that case, candidates with less than the required related years of experience may also be considered.

Asset Qualifications: Preference may be given to candidates who possess one or more of the following asset qualifications:

• Project Management or Program Development
• Knowledge of the healthcare system in New Brunswick

Candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications, in order to be given further consideration.
Behavioural Competencies: The successful candidate will possess the following behavioural competencies: Check out our competencies here!

• Results Orientation
• Relationship/Network building
• Strategic Thinking

Technical Competencies: The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:

• Planning and Organizing Skills
• Specialized Subject Matter Expertise and Knowledge
• Project Management

Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

Salary: $76,622 to $101,920 per annum (Pay Band 6)

What can GNB offer you:

• Comprehensive benefits package which includes paid vacation, Health and Dental Plan, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability and the New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan.
• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services.
• Career growth, development and continuous learning opportunities.

How to apply:

We encourage applicants to apply on-line at https://www.ere.gnb.ca/competition.aspx?lang=E&t=Y or by mail at the following address by May 30, 2025, indicating competition number 35-25-0005. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Health
Human Resources
4th floor, 520 King Street
Fredericton, NB E3B 5G8
Telephone: (506) 453-4331
E-Mail: [email protected]

We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

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