Vice-President, Infectious Diseases and Vaccination Programs Lead

2 weeks ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Public Health Agency of Canada Full time
About the Opportunity

The Public Health Agency of Canada is seeking a seasoned leader to join our senior management ranks as the next Vice-President of Infectious Diseases and Vaccination Programs. This is a key leadership position that will play a critical role in shaping the Agency's approach to infectious disease prevention and control.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of leading innovative policies and programs, as well as building strong relationships with national and international stakeholders. They will be responsible for establishing the Branch as a Centre of Expertise on infectious disease prevention and control, and will contribute to the achievement of the Agency's mandate of promoting and protecting the health of Canadians.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of government decision-making processes, and will be able to collaborate effectively to advance infectious disease prevention and control. They will also have a vision to lead the Branch as a world-class infectious disease organization through national and international partnerships, public health programming, research, and training.

In addition, the ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership in addressing social, behavioral, and economic factors that impact infectious diseases, and will foster a culture of innovation and excellence within multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Establish the Branch as a Centre of Expertise on infectious disease prevention and control.
  2. Develop and implement actionable national policies and strategies to prevent and control communicable diseases.
  3. Lead and integrate all the intelligence gathered from research, surveillance, and data analysis into the development and coordination of national health strategies.
  4. Collaborate with provincial and territorial health authorities, national health professional organizations, indigenous organizations, and international health organizations.
  5. Provide expert advice to the President, Chief Public Health Officer, and other Government officials on communicable diseases, immunization programs, and strategies, and pandemic preparedness.
Requirements

The successful candidate will have a minimum of a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization related to the position, and significant experience in setting strategic direction and providing strategic advice to senior officials on complex medical, scientific, or public health issues.

They will also have experience in collaborating and maintaining partnerships with national and international stakeholders, and leading complex initiatives related to infectious diseases, health, public health, or global health.

In addition, the successful candidate will have experience in managing a large multi-disciplined scientific, regulatory, medical, or health-related organization, and managing significant financial and complex human resources matters.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. degree from a recognized university with specialization related to the functions of the position, and certification in infectious diseases or medical microbiology or public health and preventive medicine.

What We Offer

The Public Health Agency of Canada offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and advancement.

We are committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve, and we promote employment equity and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, and women.

We are an inclusive and barrier-free employer, and we will provide accommodations during the hiring process to candidates who require them.

How to Apply

Candidates who meet the essential experience criteria will be ranked according to the depth and breadth of experience they possess. Only the top ranking applicants will be invited to the next phase of assessment.

Applicants who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and to make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

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



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