Manager Health Protection - SSP - Jobs in Dartmouth, NS

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Req ID: 135038Company: Nova Scotia HealthLocation: Provincial Zone, location to be determined by successful candidateDepartment: PH SSP Provincial Bio DepotType of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)Status: Management/Non Union PositionPosting Closing Date: 26-Jul-22Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe theres a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with an Nova Scotia Health role means youll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Interim Director, COVID 19 Immunization and working across the public health system and with the health protection staff in the Department of Health and Wellness (DHW), the Manager of Health Protection provides an expert level of advice and strategic leadership to the operational planning, development, implementation and evaluation of programs, standards and protocols for health protection work within the NSH. The Manager of Health Protection will be assigned to working with the provincial biologics depot and supports the distribution of publicly funded vaccines across Nova Scotia.The position works with public health leaders, staff and other stakeholders, including provincial government departments, to support action at local, zone and provincial levels to protect the health of Nova Scotians as defined by the Health Protection Act (HPA) and regulations under the HPA.The Manager provides leadership and advanced knowledge in programs, policies, models and strategies to implement publicly funded immunization programs, and protect the public from health hazards and ensure public health preparedness for emergencies. The Manager must also ensure that routine and enhanced surveillance is conducted across the province, in collaboration with partners, and that reports are completed as required.The Manager sets conditions for the public health system to succeed by developing key internal and external partnerships, leveraging resources, developing processes, measuring results and working collaboratively across zones, networks, communities and organizations.Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing, pharmacy, public health sciences, environmental health or other relevant field
• Masters degree preferred (public health, nursing, community health or other relevant field)
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Eligible for registration with a professional body as appropriate
• A minimum of 5 years experience in relevant leadership position.
• 3 years relevant practice experience in the area of health protection
• Proficiency in the Core Competencies for Public Health
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders using a variety of methods.
• Demonstrated success in building strategic partnerships, networks, coalitions, and collaborative working relationships with a variety of internal and external partners to support health protection work.
• Demonstrated judgment, decisions making, and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated planning, organization and time management skills. Ability to deal with competing priorities
• Knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations including the NS Health Protection Act, NS Health Authorities Act etc.
• In depth knowledge of Public Health programs, practice including the health protection mandate and functions in Nova Scotia. Experience in the planning, development and evaluation of public health programs, services and intiatiaves based on surveillance data, epidemiology, community assessment and best practice models.
• Innovative systems thinking with an understanding of working with communities to protect against communicable diseases, health hazards and emergencies.
• Knowledge of the Nova Scotia Publicly Funded Immunization Program
• Knowledge of safe medication practices, including vaccine storage and handling

Qualifications continued

• Strong Computer proficiency that may include Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Drug Information Systems, Shopify and Panorama
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Experience providing education to internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in LEADS
• Demonstrated high standards of ethics, integrity, respect, accountability and upholding the public interest, and ability to use them effectively in decision-making.
• Leadership skills consisting of team building, conflict resolution, goal setting, coaching, mentoring, delegation, change-leadership.
• Must have a valid Nova Scotia Class 5 driver’s license
• Competencies in other languages an asset; French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training and certifications.Hours of Work

• Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
• Beginning as soon as possible with an expected end date of March 31, 2023
• Please note dates are approximate and subject to change
• Participation in an after hours on call rotation may be required
• Travel within the province will be required

Salary Information$40.27 - $53.51 hourlyOnce Youve AppliedThank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, Nova Scotia Health requires all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify.Follow Us!https://www.facebook.com/NovaScotiaHealthAuthority/https://www.instagram.com/novascotiahealthauthorityhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/nsha/https://twitter.com/healthnsQuick Apply

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