The Ministry of Health has overall responsibility for ensuring that quality, appropriate, cost-effective and timely health services are available to all British Columbians. Within the Ministry of Health, the Population and Public Health Division’s goals focus on improving people’s overall health and well-being by promoting health; preventing disease, disability, and injury; protecting them from harm; and assisting them to acquire the self-care and self-management skills they need. The intent of these actions is to promote a healthier population, and reduce current and future demands on the health care system.
The Director, Sexually Transmitted and Blood Borne Infections is responsible for policy related to communicable diseases of primary concern in BC where no vaccine exists, including HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, other sexually transmitted infections, and any new and novel pathogens that may appear in the province (e.g. Ebola). Issues related to these health issues often run the continuum of care from prevention to testing, treatment, care and support.
In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined below:
- Master’s degree and 3 years’ experience in managing senior-level policy and program development, including implementation, monitoring progress evaluation. Master’s Degree in Epidemiology or Public Health may be preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Current experience (within the last 2 years) reviewing and analysing complex (multi-faceted) sexually transmitted and blood borne infections issues, assessing options and developing resolution strategies.
- Experience working with researchers and other knowledge generation partners, including experience in facilitating data linkage for evaluation or research.
- Experience in project management including managing resources, project team members and contractors.
- Experience in performance management and program evaluation tools, as well as collaborative participation in research evaluation of pilots and demonstration projects embedded within health systems.
- Experience in strategic planning.
- Experience supporting the creation and analysis of administrative, survey and other data sets to generate information required to ensure quality service delivery and monitor population trends and outcomes.
- Experience in contract management and compliance.
- Experience working effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Read the complete job posting and application information.
Deadline for application: May 3, 2018