BAND 3 – Director of Infection Prevention and Control

Director Of Infection Prevention and Control
Management Band 3

This position is excluded from union membership.
An eligibility list may be established.

Bring your vision, leadership and strategic planning skills to this important role

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 Population and Public Health Division provides stewardship for population and public health in the areas of women’s, children and youth health; health protection; healthy living; chronic disease and injury prevention; communicable disease prevention and control, prevention of problematic substance use, and infection control.

The Public Health, Prevention and Planning Branch provides leadership, policy direction, monitoring and reporting on key public health priorities, including communicable disease; infection prevention and control; women’s, maternal and early childhood health; and public health planning. The Branch works with government, health system and community partners to develop policy and provide strategic direction for program planning, implementation and evaluation.  

The Public Health, Prevention and Planning Branch provides expert advice and works closely with and support other branches, divisions, ministries, health system governance bodies, health professional organizations, and external health system partners to support the generation and dissemination of new knowledge that supports the achievement of improved health outcomes for British Columbians.

As a member of the Communicable Disease team, the Director of Infection Prevention and Control is an integral part of the Ministry’s COVID- 19 response efforts and is responsible for leading the development of health system policy and guidance.

The capital of British Columbia, Victoria is a beautiful city, with beautiful beaches and harbours, and a variety of provincial parks to explore. Located on Vancouver Island, Victoria offers a bustling downtown scene and has a wide range of restaurants and entertainment venues to choose from.

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
 
For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile.  For specific position related enquiries, please contact Robyn.Mackenzie@gov.bc.ca   DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS.  For more information about how to create or update your profile and how to submit your application, please refer to the Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are still experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca  before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

 

NOTE: Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.

Job Requirements:
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 in Business or Public Administration, or Health Sciences, Social Sciences or a related field and a minimum of 2 years related experience OR
• Undergraduate degree in Business or Public Administration, or Health Sciences, Social Sciences or a related field and a minimum of 4 years related experience OR
• Diploma in Business or Public Administration, or Health Sciences, Social Sciences or a related field and a minimum of 6 years related experience OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

 

Related experience must include:

• A minimum of 5 years experience supervising staff and leading staff teams.
• Experience leading complex projects involving multiple stakeholder groups.
• Experience developing strategic policy, including analysis, implementation and evaluation.
• Experience in project management.
• Experience preparing reports and providing advice to senior decision makers on a broad range of policy.

 

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Experience in contract management, including negotiating funding agreements and evaluating deliverables.
• Experience in public health.

 

 
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 located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting. 
 

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
 
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Cover Letter: NO – Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES – Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES – You will be required to answer a standard questionnaire.

 

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