Policy Director Mental Health, Addiction and Suicide Prevention
Core
Senior policy leader shaping system-wide direction for mental health, addiction, and suicide prevention within the Ministry of Health.
Role type
Senior IC policy director
Builds
Strategic policy direction and priority programmes of work for the Public Health Agency and Mental Health Group
Domain
Public sector / Health policy
Required skills
Public policy design, legislative/regulatory environment knowledge, strategic leadership, political interface management, risk management, high-level stakeholder advising
Preferred skills
Mental health, addiction, and suicide prevention system knowledge
Responsibilities
Drive strategic policy direction and ensure coherence across teams, provide trusted advice to Ministers and senior leaders on complex policy issues, strengthen policy stewardship and capability, lead and deliver priority programmes of work, build influence and represent the Ministry across government and external forums
