Job Description

Req ID: 180534
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Central Zone, Flexible - Sydney, Truro, Dartmouth, Bridgewater
Department: PH SSP Provincial Bio Depot
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: MGMT/NON-Union Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 13-Jun-24Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We\'re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there\'s a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you\'ll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.About the OpportunityThe Provincial Immunization Consultant provides an expert level of advice to support and coordinate consistent and quality practice across the public health system related to publicly funded vaccine use, storage and transport. The Provincial Immunization Consultant liaises with the Department of Health and Wellness to ensure biologics depot operations align with Provincial strategic direction for publicly funded vaccine. Working with zone biologics depot staff, the Provincial Immunization Consultant provides information regarding vaccine distribution, cold chain practices, eligibility requirements for publicly funded vaccine, and inventory monitoring. The Provincial Immunization consultant works with vendors to ensure equipment maintenance of vaccine storage equipment is completed and contracts maintained. The Provincial Immunization Consultant is responsible for reporting to DHW regarding vaccine inventory, vaccine usage and wastage for financial monitoring purposes. The incumbent provides recommendations to the manager on quality improvement initiatives, work practice changes and workforce distribution to optimize efficiency. The Provincial Immunization Consultant works with zone health protection leadership in the development of standard operating procedures to support best practices related to vaccine storage, handling, distribution and transport.In addition to supporting zone public health staff, the Provincial Immunization Consultant provides information and guidance to health care providers who offer publicly funded immunization across the province. Guidance may include proper cold chain practices, vaccine ordering and inventory practices, publicly funded vaccine eligibility, and high-risk vaccine programs.About YouWe would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Bachelor degree in Nursing; public health, or pharmacy required. Preferred Master degree in a related area (Public Health, Public or Health Services Administration, Business Administration)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Public Health environment, with experience in immunization programs and project coordination/management
• Knowledge and understanding of immunization issues, practices and principles in a Public Health setting
• Strong interpersonal skills with colleagues, community partners and government agencies
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with an emphasis on documentation Excellent analytical skills, particularly process and service delivery analysis.
• Excellent analytical skills, particularly process and service delivery analysis
• Strong computer skills in the use of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience supervising unionized staff
• Experience with vendor relationship management
• Ability to work independently
• Valid Driver\'s License required
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.Hours

• Temporary Full Time /100% FTE / 75 Hours Bi-weekly
• Starting as soon as possible; End Date: March 2025 (temporary position)

Compensation and Incentives$36.33 - $48.27 HourlySuccessful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan. (Permanent Long Assignments Only)Once You\'ve AppliedThank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.\xe2\x80\x8bThis is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.\xe2\x80\x8bNova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.Follow Us!

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