Regional Manager, Communicable Disease Programs (immunization)

Position Summary
Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Northern Health is seeking a champion with management and leadership experience to join our Public Health department.

The Regional Manager, Communicable Disease Programs is accountable for the leadership, development, planning, and strategic implementation and evaluation related to the promotion, prevention and control of Communicable Diseases and Immunization programs for NH. This role is also responsible for overseeing the application, effective utilization and ongoing enhancements of the information system that supports the delivery of selected maternal/family, early intervention and communicable disease control activities. The incumbent is responsible for creating and maintaining internal and external linkages and partnerships required for the development and delivery of Communicable Disease Programs.

Starting salary will be approximately from $106,026 to $132,533 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region's economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC's most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia - Canada's Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!
• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.
Examples may include:
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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Qualfications
• Masters degree in a relevant health science or related discipline with seven (7) to ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience involving the development, implementation and evaluation of complex service delivery systems, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of current communicable disease issues and trends and best practices.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current Acts and regulations pertaining to public preventive health.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels.
• Ability to foster effective working relationships, both internal and external, at all levels.
• Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to anticipate and respond to changing priorities or unforeseen opportunities.
• Ability to provide leadership, guidance and direction to others including managers and staff.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and balance multiple activities concurrently.
• Ability to operate related equipment including computer software applications.
• Ability to plan, implement, operationalize and evaluation service programs.
• Ability to lead change and manage conflict.
• Effective financial and human resource management skills.
• Effective mediation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to analyze and problem-solve complex issues towards creative solutions.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.