Assistant Manager – Public Health Mobile Unit

Job title:

Assistant Manager – Public Health Mobile Unit

Company

IWK Health Centre

Job description

​Req ID: 181168
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Central Zone, Public Health Services- Burnside
Department: PH Mobile Unit
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 3-Sep-24Nova 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 there’s 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 you’ll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.About the OpportunityReporting to, and in collaboration with the Manager, Public Health Mobile Unit and working closely with the Public Health Mobile Unit Leadership Team, the Assistant Manager provides operational and professional leadership to the team. This is through supporting, developing, and implementing the components of the Public Health Mobile Unit program. The Assistant Manager participants in the planning and operations of community programming and identifies issues that have potential or actual impacts on Public Health Mobile Unit clinics and clients. The Assistant Manager keeps the Public Health Mobile Unit Manager aware and up to date of any significant events. This position enables and supports the activities and initiatives that promote and maintain the Public Health Mobile Unit program across the Public Health Mobile Unit team (staff), equipment and fleet. The Assistant Manager demonstrates effective communication and organizational skills and acts as a resource for all team members ensuring quality care is provided through the Public Health Mobile Unit program.About YouWe would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Masters in public health, health promotion, community development or equivalent with 1-2 years relevant experience with an emphasis on planning, implementation, customer service and logistics.
• Baccalaureate degree in public health, health promotion, community development or other relevant field with 2-4 years relevant experience with an emphasis on planning, implementation, customer service and logistics.
• Equivalent combination of education and 7 years progressive leadership experience may be considered.
• Training in IAP2 or engagement training and customer service an asset
• Recent (within 5 years) facilitation training
• Demonstrated success in establishing and working within strategic partnerships, networks, coalitions, and collaborative working relationships with a variety of internal and external partners to support public health work.
• Demonstrated judgment, decisions making, and problem-solving skills aligned with the LEADS framework.
• 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, Dismantling Racism and Hate Act.
• Innovative systems thinking with an understanding of working with communities to protect against communicable diseases, health hazards and emergencies.

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

• Permanent Full Time/ 100% FTE / 75 Hours Bi-weekly

Compensation and Incentives$37.60 – $49.97 HourlySuccessful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan. (Permanent Long Assignments Only)Once You’ve AppliedThank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.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. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.Follow Us!

Expected salary

$37.6 – 49.97 per hour

Location

Dartmouth, NS

Job date

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 22:59:52 GMT

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