Manager, Public Health – BC Centre for Disease Control

Job title: Manager, Public Health – BC Centre for Disease Control

Job description: Manager, Public Health

BC Centre for Disease Control

Vancouver BC

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

The Manager, Public Health, reports to the Director, Operations and, in co-management with the Medical Director and/or other medical leads is responsible for the effective and efficient management of public health services within a service line or program area at BCCDC.

What you’ll do

• Develop strategic priorities and coordinates operational planning and implementation of culturally safe and equitable public health services in conjunction with the medical heads and medical director.
• Communicate PHSA and BCCDC vision, values and strategic direction and ensures integration into practice by interdisciplinary team members.
• Provide overall leadership and direction for team members using effective management techniques (e.g., coaching, mentoring, skill and leadership development, decision making, coalition building and performance management) that support the achievement of required outcomes.
• Manage and supervises staff.
• Manage service area operations by coordinating and establishing priorities, assessing and monitoring staffing requirements and supplies.
• Define an effective workforce plan in collaboration with key partners and stakeholders that ensures the availability of adequate & appropriate staff according to operational demands and environmental and resource constraints.
• Develop effective and efficient practices and processes to measure the use of resources and quality of care.
• Prepare an operating budget, monitors variances and uses best practice methods in reporting, monitoring and managing allocated budget. Coordinates contract management as required.
• Lead, in collaboration with physicians & professional practice leaders, the identification of evidence based outcomes, the development of quality indicators and/or care pathways, ensure compliance with accreditation standards, and coordinate or participates in quality improvement activities such as the integration of BCCDC’s Ethical Framework, Triple Aim and Lean into public health.

What you bring

• A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Master’s Degree in Public Health, Business or Health Administration, Nursing, or a healthcare related field
• Seven (7) years recent related public health clinical experience that includes two (2) years working in a managerial/leadership capacity.

You also have:

• Proven leadership ability, with communication and interpersonal skills conducive to interacting in a multidisciplinary environment and ability to relate easily to a variety of people from diverse backgrounds.
• Self-directed and highly motivated.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cultural safety and cultural humility and application in healthcare setting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and to promote teamwork.
• Demonstrated self-evaluation and growth using a framework of leadership competencies.
• Critical thinking skills and proven ability to effectively manage human and fiscal resources.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Perks include access to fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.

Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Location: 655 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver BC, V5Z 4R4
Hours of Work: Monday-Friday; 0830-1630
Requisition # 132100

What we do

The (BCCDC) is dedicated to preventing and controlling communicable diseases and promoting environmental health for the province of BC. BCCDC is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority ( ) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

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PHSA and BCCDC are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

ATTN: PHSA Employees:

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Please note the internal job posting will no longer be accessible after the expiry date of August 30, 2022. If the internal job posting has expired, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk and advise that you would like to be considered as a late internal applicant for this position. Please do not apply for the external job posting.

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Labor Agreement Excluded
Requisition # 132100E-2384556
Work Site 655 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver BC, V5Z 4R4
Job Type Regular, Full-Time
FTE 1.00
Hours of Work 08:30 – 16:30
Work Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Expiry Date 21-Sep-2022

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