Manager, Rare and Emerging Disease

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 84,609 - 113,860; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly motivated Manager for Rare and Emerging Diseases. This pivotal role focuses on developing public health policies and guidelines to combat communicable diseases in Alberta. As a leader, you will coordinate outbreak responses, collaborate with health experts, and shape public health strategies. If you have a strong background in public health and are passionate about making a difference, this temporary full-time position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the health and safety of the community while working with a diverse and inclusive team.

Qualifications

• University graduation in a related science field with 4 years of experience.
• Experience in communicable disease control and public health is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of public health guidelines for notifiable diseases.
• Coordinate responses to communicable disease outbreaks effectively.
• Collaborate with experts to manage disease trends and recommendations.

Skills

Communicable Disease Control

Public Health

Outbreak Management

Policy Development

Strategic Thinking

Education

University Degree in Science

Master's Degree in Related Field

Job description

Job Information
Job Title: Manager, Rare and Emerging Disease
Job Requisition ID: 68648
Ministry: Health
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: March 31, 2025
Classification: Manager Zone 2
Salary: $3,241.74 to $4,362.44 bi-weekly ($84,609 - $113,860/year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported.

The Ministry of Health is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Manager, Rare and Emerging Disease specializing in the prevention and control of communicable diseases and outbreaks in Alberta. This position will focus on rare, emerging, and re-emerging diseases, providing expert leadership and support to ensure the health and safety of Alberta's residents.

As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for coordinating the development, maintenance, and evaluation of notifiable disease guidelines, policies, surveillance reporting, and compliance activities. You will play a critical role in shaping public health policy for rare and emerging infectious diseases while leading a group of public health subject matter experts and policy staff. This position requires a high degree of independence, leadership, and strategic thinking.

The job responsibilities include:

• Development & Maintenance: Lead the development and ongoing maintenance of provincial public health guidelines, policies, and surveillance processes focused on the prevention and control of notifiable diseases in Alberta.
• Disease Outbreak Coordination: Lead and coordinate responses to communicable disease occurrences, including outbreaks, by working closely with the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health (OCMOH), Alberta Health staff, Provincial Laboratory (ProvLab), other government ministries, Alberta Health Services (AHS), and external stakeholders.
• New Disease Inclusion: Oversee the Alberta Health process to add new notifiable diseases, including policy analysis, recommendations on emerging disease threats, and operationalization under the Public Health Act.
• Collaboration with Experts: Work collaboratively with subject matter experts at the Public Health Agency of Canada to provide Alberta-specific feedback on new nationally notifiable case definitions, disease management guidelines, and communicable disease control strategies.
• Data Monitoring & Evaluation: Review, monitor, and evaluate global, national, and provincial disease trends. Provide Alberta-specific recommendations for disease control and public health management based on emerging infectious disease threats.

Qualifications

Minimum Recruitment Standards
University graduation in a field related to science, supplemented by four years related experience.

The following experience is required:

• Experience in communicable disease control, public health, outbreak management, policy development.

The following experience is considered as assets:

• Experience with developing and amending legislation and regulations, project management, and communicable disease and immunization data systems.

The following experience will be given preference:

• Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• Current registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA); OR the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI) is preferred.

Full-time temporary position for 12 months working 36.25 hours per week.

Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary. This competition may be used to fill future roles at the same or lower classifications.

The final candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment checks (Reference check/Criminal record and/or academic).

A cover letter outlining how your experience relates to the qualifications outlined in this job ad is required.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time, or full-time.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate.

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.