Program Manager, Public Health

Requisition ID: 15284
Department: Ottawa Public Health
Service: Ottawa Public Health Dept.
Branch: ComHlth,Wellness&Chro DiseasePrevService
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Permanent
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: MPE
Salary Information: $110,927.18 - $140,291.06 annually (2024 rates of pay)
Location: Dental Clinic 400-1580 Merivale Road
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Ottawa Public Health
Application Close: 20/11/2024

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to an equitable, strategic and inclusive hiring process and support a workforce that reflects the diverse population of Ottawa.

In addition to meeting the requirements of the position, the following are considered assets:

- Member of Indigenous, Black or other racialized community, persons with disabilities, women or other equity-deserving groups
- Experience working with diverse communities and intersecting social identities, such as race, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, class and religion facing systemic and structural barriers
- Knowledge of community demographics and their needs, systemic challenges and strengths
- Demonstrated understanding of the value of equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace
- Ability to communicate in a language other than French or English

**JOB SUMMARY**
- You are responsible for the planning, coordinated development, management and implementation of public health activities, programs, services and initiatives consistent with corporate strategic direction and vision, and in accordance with provincial public health standards and legislated requirements, to city-wide populations, targeted geographic subgroups and unique non-geographic subgroups.- You also provide professional leadership and coordination in the planning, implementation and administration of public health policies and programs for an assigned unit, and establish and maintain positive client relationships with internal and external management and stakeholders. In addition, you develop and monitor operating budgets, and manage the human resources of the unit, including hiring, termination, performance management and discipline of staff as necessary.- Public Health content expertise is required in one or more of the following areas (note the specific groupings may change):
- Health Promotion & Disease Prevention: health promotion, policy development & health protection services related to reproductive health, child & youth health, adult and senior health, healthy eating, healthy weights, comprehensive tobacco control, physical activity, cancer screening, health inequities, prevention of injuries & substance use.
- Evidence, Preparedness & Information: population health assessment, research and program evaluation methods, epidemiological principles, public health emergency preparedness & response, and knowledge exchange techniques.
- Infectious Disease Prevention & Control: healthy sexuality, chronic disease prevention, early detection of cancer, injury prevention including substance use prevention and harm reduction, sexually transmitted infections including HIV/AIDS, communicable disease management, including Tuberculosis case management, immunization recording, surveillance & promotion, administration of vaccinations in schools (Hepatitis C, HPV & Meningococcal C) and in community settings (Influenza), provision of vaccines to primary care providers in the community.
- Environment and Health Protection: food safety, dental services, infection control, rabies, safe water, outbreak management, health hazards, personal services, environmental issues and advocacy.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
- Completion of 4 year university degree in Health or equivalent. Nursing degree is required for designated positions.- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Public Health/Community Health practice, preferably in the area of implementing public health programs, including a minimum of 2 years of supervisory/management experience and experience in the management of human resources and/or external contract resources, and management of operating and capital budgets, preferably in a municipal setting.- Master’s degree in Health, Education or Business, a professional degree in a specific health discipline, and/or relevant management level work experience in a Public Health Unit may be an asset for specific positions.**CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES**
- Registered Nurse (RN) current with College of Nurses of Ontario for specific positions**KNOWLEDGE**
- General knowledge of the City of Ottawa and of corporate and departmental policies and procedures including the development
- Legislation, policies, regulations, guidelines and operational procedures relevant to the operational area including Ontario Public Health Standards and public health legislation, Population & Community health theory and p