Fredericton Public Health Manager (PHMM) (N-B) PCN 1151826

This is the life-changing opportunity you’ve been looking for.

Horizon Health Network in beautiful New Brunswick is looking for a Public Health Manager to join our team!

Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is seeking a motivated, skilled, and dependable individual to join our team as a Public Health Manager. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with expertise in public health policies, program management, and community engagement who possesses strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills to drive effective health initiatives.

Why you should work here

Working for Horizon gives you a career that provides an east coast lifestyle and the chance to make a big difference in the lives of New Brunswickers. This position comes with a competitive salary, paid time off, sick benefits, employer-paid contributions into our government pension plan, and a remote work policy.

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

Who You Are

You have worked in the health care system, including experience in a leadership role for a minimum of 5 years. You possess a minimum of an undergraduate degree in a health or social science discipline. Demonstrated understanding of Public Health’s core functions and mandates, as well as the principles and best practices of population health. You have additional training in project management and organizational change/improvement (an asset). A master’s degree is also an asset; you have the ability to work with minimal supervision and possess strong organizational and time management skills. You have a proficiency level in Microsoft Office applications. Written and spoken competence in English is required at an advanced level.

You Have Experience In

• Supervising health care professional teams (in person and/or virtually)
• Program planning and evaluation
• A facilitation model, change management, and quality improvement (assets)
• Translating data into knowledge of current public health issues and trends, along with experience in report writing and presentation skills
• Executing organizational culture change
• Working collaboratively with internal and external partners
• Working within a complex and rapidly changing environment
• Negotiating, informing, and shaping strategic direction
• Moving knowledge to action

What You Will Do

• Provide day-to-day oversight and operational support to Public Health programs and staff
• Support the goals, policies, and vision of Horizon Health Network and meet provincial Public Health program standards and guidelines
• Participate in monitoring and evaluation of the quality and safety of Public Health services
• Oversee hiring, orienting, and training of new employees
• Develop and manage performance, conduct yearly performance reviews
• Responsible for issues related to staff: e.g., Attendance Management and/or progressive disciplinary processes
• Prepare, manage, monitor, and report on budgets and ensure fiscal responsibility
• Oversee building and maintenance issues
• Membership on local Professional Practice and Joint Health and Safety committees
• Travel throughout the region as required
• Some evening and weekend work may be required

Interested? Apply Today!

To learn more, visit MyHorizonCareer.ca/management-business-professionals/

Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts online applications.

About Horizon’s Recruitment Process

We thank all applicants who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Horizon’s recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing, and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources, and the requesting manager electronically, and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon’s hiring purposes.

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.