Ministry Branch
The Ministry Branch includes the following:
Directorate – provides overall leadership to the Department under the guidance of the Deputy Minister and members of the Senior Management Committee. This committee provides overall strategic and management direction for the Department, and coordinates the Department's participation in Federal/Provincial/Territorial initiatives.
Policy, Legislation and Communications Division – provides leadership and services in policy, legislation, professional licensing, intergovernmental affairs, self-government, official languages and communications. In addition, this division coordinates the preparation of briefing materials for the Minister.
Planning, Accountability and Reporting Division – responsible for setting a system-wide framework for planning. Department priorities must respond to system-wide health and social issues and reflect priorities set by the government.
Financial Management Division – provides budgetary, accounting and management services to the Department. These services include providing advice to senior management and Authorities on financial management; financial control; information systems; contracts; contributions; facility planning, design, construction and renovation; and the acquisition and maintenance of equipment.
Information Services Division – responsible for implementing and maintaining appropriate systems technology throughout the HSS System. The Division is also responsible for providing leadership and direction in information management, information technology and support services for the Department.
Click here for the Department's Organization Chart and complete phone listing.
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Last Updated: November 07, 2006 |
