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About the Role

This position will assist with the efficient and effective delivery of the Infectious Disease Control (IDC) program as part of a leadership team, providing leadership to the multi-disciplinary IDC team responsible for community-based interventions. The role involves operational leadership in program implementation and continuous quality improvement, collaborating closely with other teams within the Environmental Health, Infectious Diseases and Clinical Services (EHIDCS) Division.

Responsibilities

Assists schedules, workload distribution and assignments, and communicating these to the team, including arranging coverage for various job roles.
Responsible for the overall activity and output of their direct reports.
Overseeing and supporting the work of team members and troubleshooting problems arising in daily work activities.
Being available to frontline staff during their workday if they have questions or require direction.
Proactively identifying areas for improvement, seeking solutions, and making recommendations.
Providing coaching, development, and mentoring to team, including reflective and clinical supervision, clinical leadership, and observed field work as required.
Assisting with the recruitment, training and orientation of new staff members.
Responsibility for performance management and annual evaluations of direct reports.
Responding to complaints from the public and resolving related performance issues.
Supporting team members with complex client interactions, providing guidance and assessment based on applicable regulatory body standards (e.g. CNO).
Supporting planning and leading implementation of staff continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
Ensuring that staff function in accordance with relevant legislation and guidelines, and service area and agency policies and procedures.
Supporting the Manager, IDC in maintaining and managing fiscal resources, budget and reporting requirements.
Implementing continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives and reports.
Identifying and handling program-related issues and escalations raised by team members, including recommending mitigation strategies.
Providing back-up coverage for other leaders on the team.
Flexible work hours are required, with an expectation to be on-call within a rotation.
Other duties as required.

Requirements

A four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) is required.
Current certificate of competence from the Ontario College of Nurses (CNO) is required.
Minimum five years of experience in public health, which includes a minimum of one year experience in a leadership role.
Experience in Infectious Disease Control.
Familiarity with relevant Regulations and Guidelines as well as the Ontario Public Health Standards, legislations and protocols is required.
Effective communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
Expertise in working with diverse populations, as well as demonstrated understanding of and experience in addressing health inequities.
Demonstrated ability to create a safe work environment.
Ability to take initiative, work independently, and effectively collaborate with others.
Excellent computer skills in the areas of documentation and MS Office, as well as proficiency with public health information systems.
Possession of a valid Class “G” Ontario Driver’s License and use of a vehicle for work-related purposes OR the ability to arrange for transportation to multiple locations in London and Middlesex County.
Excellent computer skills, with emphasis on MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams).
Knowledge of the principles of health equity, and why it is a foundational standard for public health.
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse individuals and/or communities to advance public health priorities.

Skills

Leadership
Communication
Interpersonal skills
Problem-solving
Coaching
Mentoring
Performance management
MS Office
Public health information systems

Location

London and Middlesex County

Work Type

Full-time
On-call

Experience Level

Minimum five years of experience in public health
Minimum one year of experience in a leadership role

Education Level

Four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
Graduate degree in Public Health or related field is preferred
Certification in or Intention to complete Certification in Infection Control (CIC) is preferred

Salary/Compensations

$106,195.73 to $123,913.97

About the Company

The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) is committed to equity in employment.
We encourage applications from equity-seeking communities including Indigenous peoples, racialized people, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.
Please see www.healthunit.com for further information about our programs and services.

Equal Opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve.
Candidates are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify in their cover letter, in a transparent manner, as part of the application process.
When a candidate voluntarily discloses such information in their application, the information will be kept confidential.
Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking community will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.