REGIONAL SENIOR PROGRAM ADVISOR
OPEN COMPETITION
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
TEMPORARY TERM
FREDERICTON
(An alternate work location in New Brunswick may be considered)

The Department of Health is seeking an individual to join the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health & Epidemiology as a Regional Senior Program Advisor. Reporting to the Regional Medical Officer of Health (RMOH), the successful candidate will work directly with the RMOH to support regional public health initiatives and projects.

As the Senior Program Advisor, you will:

• Develop Work plans or project plans, including performance indicators, evaluation and reporting for regional public health initiatives and projects;
• Complete literature reviews and research to support regional public health initiatives;
• Conduct community engagement, network building, and advocacy activities;
• Lead region-specific initiatives or projects (e.g., immigrant and refugee health, Indigenous health, nutrition, child development, tuberculosis, harm reduction, obesity reduction, etc.);
• Develop and support regional community public health networks or communities of practice;
• Support the RMOH in Health Emergency Response;
• Prepare reports and knowledge translation products, including communication materials for regional public health issues of concern;
• Conduct basic data analysis to identify trends in population health at the regional level.

Who you are:

• You are professional with a high degree of integrity and accountability.
• You are equally comfortable and effective working with Executives, external stakeholders, clients and all levels of the organization.
• You are skilled at effectively communicating ideas, orally, visually and in-print.
• You are recognized for your ability to work autonomously and achieve results with minimal supervision.
• You are recognized for your attention to detail, organization skills, ability to prioritize deliverables and management of multiple initiatives at one time.

Essential Qualifications:

• A Master's degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Health Administration, Nursing, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene Science, Health Policy, or a related health field.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience working in public health domains, such as: communicable disease prevention and control, health promotion and well-being, health protection and environmental health, health impacts relating to harm reduction and substance abuse, or other relevant work experience, OR
• A Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Health Administration, Nursing, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene Science, Health Policy, or a related health field.
• A minimum of seven (7) years related experience in communicable disease prevention and control, health promotion and well-being, health protection and environmental health, health impacts relating to harm reduction and substance abuse, or other relevant work experience.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• Written and spoken competence in English and French is required.
  Please state your language capability on your application.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensue that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.

In the event that this competition poses difficulties in recruiting a qualified candidate, a covering off appointment at a lower level may be made. In that case, candidates with less than the required related years of experience may also be considered.

Asset Qualifications: Preference may be given to candidates that possess one or more of the following asset qualifications:

• Experience managing and implementing public health projects or initiatives;
• Experience collecting and analyzing data;
• Experience completing large projects in both a team and an individual capacity.

Candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications, in order to be given further consideration.

Behavioural Competencies: The successful candidate will possess the following behavioural competencies:

• Relationship/Network Building
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Results Orientation
• Strategic Thinking

Technical Competencies: The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:

• Planning and Organizational Skills
• Project Management
• Written Communication
• Specialized Subject Matter Expertise and Knowledge in the field of Public Health

Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

Salary: $75,478 to $100,412 per annum (Pay Band 6)

What can GNB offer you:

• Comprehensive benefits package which includes paid vacation, Health and Dental Plan, Life Insurance, and the New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan.
• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services.
• Career growth, development and continuous learning opportunities.

How to apply:

We encourage applicants to apply on-line at https://www.ere.gnb.ca/competition.aspx?lang=E&t=Y
or by mail at the following address by December 8, 2024, indicating competition number 35-24-0017.This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Health
Human Resources
4th floor, 520 King Street
Fredericton, NB E3B 5G8
Telephone: (506) 453-4331
E-Mail: [email protected]

We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

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