Territorial Communicable Disease Coordinator, Public Health Specialist

3 days ago


Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada Government of the Northwest Territories Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Communicable Disease Prevention and Control Specialist to join our team at the Government of the Northwest Territories. As a key member of our public health team, you will play a critical role in reducing the impact of communicable diseases on our regional population.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide expert guidance and direction to frontline healthcare professionals on communicable disease policies, procedures, and best practices in accordance with Northwest Territories legislation and approved standards.
  • Coordinate communicable disease management, including surveillance, control, treatment, education, and prevention programming for all communicable diseases in the territory.
  • Develop and implement effective strategies to prevent the spread of communicable diseases and reduce the risk of outbreaks.
  • Collaborate with regional public health service programs and community health centers to ensure continuity of care and provide consultative services as needed.
  • Work closely with the Chief Public Health Officer to ensure alignment with public health policies and guidelines.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will require:

  • A Baccalaureate in Nursing or a related field, plus five years of recent experience in a clinical healthcare setting, with four years of experience in public health or community health.
  • Registration with the College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANNN).
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic and challenging work environment.



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