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Location
Nanaimo Health Centre (NHC) - Nanaimo, BC V9S 5K7 CA (Primary)
Work Area (FBA Only)
Multi-Site
Yes
Travel Requirement
Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement
Shift Start Time/End Time
Days Off
Weekend/Stats
Vacancy Type
Regular FT
Salary Range (Hourly Rate)
$68.61 - $87.67
Paid FTE
1
Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS
75
Planned Start Date
Oct. 5 2026
Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)
Pending Return of Incumbent
No
CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)
Yes
Job Description
NOTE: This job applies to a manager responsible to provide clinical and operational leadership to a front-line clinical patient care department or health program that is delivered through multi-disciplinary health care teams in a hospital and/or community-based direct patient/client care setting. The departments are large with the Manager Clinical Services/Program Operations
directly supervising at a minimum Nurses at the Level 4 or 5 classification/wage rate.Reporting to the Director, Public Health and working collaboratively with the management team, the Manager, Public Health provides practice expertise and leadership in the delivery of Health Enhancement and Primary Prevention Services, with a focus on coordination and integration along the continuum of care, and throughout Island Health's geographic regions. Works in close partnership with program colleagues to ensure a consistent and equitable approach to service delivery. This includes providing strategic direction to client care delivery, operational planning, human resource development, financial management, quality management, education and research. Manages service delivery both through direct Island Health programs and through contracts with community agency partners. Ensures cohesion of approach with the MOH's expectations and Island Health Strategic Plan.
QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceA level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in a health-related discipline and seven (7) years' relevant experience in public health service delivery and management. A Masters degree in a health related discipline is highly desirable.
Skills And Abilities- Demonstrated leadership ability and highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to client focused services and teamwork.
- Ability to integrate administrative, professional and operational aspects of the program throughout Island Health in an effective and efficient manner.
- Ability to develop and nurture an environment where quality improvement principles are embraced and used on a continuous basis.
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability in the field of Child Youth and Family Public Health.
- Experience in policy development at the Health Authority level.
- Ability to lead, direct, and develop staff.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to work independently and with initiative.
- Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Computer proficiency that includes the use of electronic staff schedules and an office suite of products.
- Use of a personal vehicle to facilitate travel within a multi-site organization.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD5772.pdf
Additional information for applicants
The salary range for this position is $133,788 (min) to $148,653 (midpoint) to $170,951 (max) per annum (based on 1 FTE). Salary placement is between min and midpoint, based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
Additional Clauses
Requisition CA
Non Contract
Affiliation/Union
Non-Contract Management
