Position Summary
Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Northern Health is seeking a Director with significant management and leadership experience to join our Population and Public Health department.

In accordance with the established vision, mission, values and strategic priorities of Northern Health (NH), the Director, Immunization Operations is accountable for operations and quality improvement of NH immunization services focused on achievement of objectives laid out for the Immunization Task Force. The Director, Immunization Operations provides direction to, seeks consultation from, collaborates/communicates with and coordinates, a team of ~15 staff assigned to the immunization task force who remain in their home departments in NH.

Starting salary will be approximately from $130,864 to $163,579 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Qualfications
• Master's degree in relevant discipline plus a minimum of ten (10) years recent, related experience in public health and leadership roles, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Recent experience as an immunizer preferred.
• For regulated health care professional candidates current full practicing registration with the applicable provincial College or Association is required.

Skills and Abilities:
• Demonstrated leadership skills in a complex environment including proven ability and comfort with decision making responsibilities, coaching and teaching, and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and with others and to lead, participate and facilitate inter-professional groups in a collaborative environment with multiple interests.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem solving and conflict resolution skills and the ability to apply these skills in potentially emotionally charged situations.
• Strong organizational skills, client focused orientation, and commitment to providing quality services.
• Demonstrated advanced ability to plan, organize, prioritize workload, set and accomplish objectives in a dynamic, complex, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop collaborative relationships with a wide range of interested and affected parties internally and externally.
• Ability to coordinate and influence multiple internal partners around a common goal and strategy.
• Ability to operate and coordinate efforts at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage change and problem-solve complex issues toward innovative solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and facilitate inter-professional groups in a collaborative environment with multiple interests.
• Demonstrated problem solving and conflict resolution skills and the ability to apply these skills in potentially emotionally charged situations. Works independently and effectively under time constraints to meet deadlines, balance work priorities, and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to conduct evidence reviews and synthesize evidence into plans and actionable recommendations and direction.
• Knowledge of social determinants of health and their impact on health outcomes.
• Understanding of BC's immunization program and standards and NH public health service delivery.
• Ability to manage human, financial and physical resources.

Where you will be working:
Community:
This position is flexible to any community in the Northern Health region. Explore our northern communities.

More about Northern Health
Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, delivering health services to more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities across the region. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, person centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!
Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here's what we provide:
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.

Important Application Information
Please ensure you upload the following documents as part of your application:
• Registration number (if you belong to a regulated profession).
• Supporting documents for education and qualifications, such as:
• Program certificates or diplomas.
• High school, college, or university transcripts.
• Cover letter and resume (recommended).

International Applicants
Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: Information for international applicants