Manager, Public Health - Central Island - (219763)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada is seeking a Manager in Public Health to provide leadership in the delivery of health services. The role involves operational planning, quality management, and direct supervision of clinical staff. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of relevant experience, along with exceptional leadership and analytical skills. A Master's degree is a plus. This position emphasizes teamwork and client-focused services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a health-related discipline required.
• 7 years of relevant experience in public health service delivery.
• Master's degree is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in Health Enhancement and Primary Prevention Services.
• Ensure consistent approach to service delivery across regions.
• Manage service delivery through direct Island Health programs and contracts.

Skills

Leadership ability

Interpersonal and communication skills

Client focused services

Teamwork

Analytical and critical thinking skills

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in a health-related discipline

7 years relevant experience

Master's degree in health-related discipline

Job description

Overview

NOTE: This job applies to a manager responsible to provide clinical and operational leadership to a front-line clinical patient care department or health program that is delivered through multi-disciplinary health care teams in a hospital and/or community-based direct patient/client care setting. The departments are large with the Manager Clinical Services/Program Operations directly supervising at a minimum Nurses at the Level 4 or 5 classification/wage rate.

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Responsibilities / Role

Reporting to the Director, Public Health and working collaboratively with the management team, the Manager, Public Health provides practice expertise and leadership in the delivery of Health Enhancement and Primary Prevention Services, with a focus on coordination and integration along the continuum of care, and throughout Island Health\'s geographic regions. Works in close partnership with program colleagues to ensure a consistent and equitable approach to service delivery. This includes providing strategic direction to client care delivery, operational planning, human resource development, financial management, quality management, education and research. Manages service delivery both through direct Island Health programs and through contracts with community agency partners. Ensures cohesion of approach with the MOH\'s expectations and Island Health Strategic Plan.

Qualifications

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor\'s degree in a health-related discipline and seven (7) years\' relevant experience in public health service delivery and management. A Masters degree in a health related discipline is highly desirable.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership ability and highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to client focused services and teamwork.
• Ability to integrate administrative, professional and operational aspects of the program throughout Island Health in an effective and efficient manner.
• Ability to develop and nurture an environment where quality improvement principles are embraced and used on a continuous basis.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability in the field of Child Youth and Family Public Health.
• Experience in policy development at the Health Authority level.
• Ability to lead, direct, and develop staff.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work independently and with initiative.
• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Computer proficiency that includes the use of electronic staff schedules and an office suite of products.
• Use of a personal vehicle to facilitate travel within a multi-site organization.