Public Health jobs in Canada

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.

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 public health services, with a focus on coordination and integration along the continuum of care, and within a multidisciplinary approach, throughout Island Health's geographic regions. This position works in close partnership with program colleagues, primary care providers and community agencies to ensure a consistent and equitable approach to service delivery. This includes providing strategic direction to care delivery in an ever changing environment, operational planning, human resource development, financial management, quality improvement, education and research. This position manages service delivery both through direct Island Health programs as well as through contracts with community agency partners. The Manager also ensures cohesion of approach with the Ministry of Health's expectations and Island Health's Strategic Plan.

Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

Education, Training And Experience: 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 services delivery and management. A Masters degree in a health related discipline is preferable. Valid BC Driver's License.

• Broad knowledge of population and public health including child, youth and family health, communicable disease, immunization programs, and initiatives.
• 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.
• Comprehensive knowledge of community development process, strategies, and communication, education and behaviour theories.
• Ability to develop and nurture an environment where quality improvement principles are embraced and used on a continuous basis.
• 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.

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