New Job Manager Tuberculosis Program In Nunavut
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Manager Tuberculosis Program
Company : Jobssummary / Indeed
Salary : $113,764–$129,128 a year
Location : Nunavut
Full Description
This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.
Reporting to the Deputy Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Manager, Tuberculosis (TB) Programs is responsible for improving the health of Nunavut population by leading territory-wide efforts aimed at the effective prevention aimed at the effective prevention, identification and appropriate treatment of the disease and promotion of conditions under which the disease can be eliminated.
The Manager, TB Programs provides territorial leadership and expertise in both program design and implementation to ensure that new TB program is established, coordinated and implemented in accordance with current evidence-based protocols and standards in the treatment of TB.
The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a recognized undergraduate Degree in a healthcare profession (such as Nursing), along with three (3) years of progressively responsible work experience in diagnosis and treatment of TB, population health, health promotion and/or health care management. Previous experience using epidemiological information through SPSS, STATA and SAS are considered as assets. Master’s degree in public health and certification in Nurse practitioner are also considered as assets. This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
Please note that COVID-19 vaccination is a mandatory condition of employment. Submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination with your application.
The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.
Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.
An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.
If you are interested in applying for this job, please email your cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please include the REFERENCE # in the subject line of your email.
- The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
- Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.
- Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
- Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
- Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
- The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.