Public Health Manager

ANTICIPATED START DATE: 03 Aug 2026

ANTICIPATED END DATE: 31 Jan 2028

BARGAINING UNIT: Management and Non-Bargaining

JOB TYPE: Temporary full-time

SCHEDULE: Day, 8 and 12-hour shifts. Work schedule may be changed to meet operational needs.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: French essential and spoken English

NOTE: Applicants must attach their Resumé to the application form.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Regional Director of Public Health, the Manager is responsible for the planning, delivery and evaluation of the programs and services under his or her supervision. He or she is responsible for the management of human, physical, material and financial resources as well as ensuring the quality of care and services provided.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in a health or health-related discipline;
• Attestation of a certificate in health management or in front-line leadership, or an equivalent;
• Three years' experience in health-care management and five years' recent work experience in Public Health and/or in community health;
• An equivalent combination of training and experience could be taken into consideration;
• Knowledge in population health approach, health promotion, disease and injury prevention as well as current trends and issues in public health;
• Commitment to take the designated education as per set deadlines;
• Recognized skills in communication and interpersonal relationships;
• Recognized skills in leadership, problem-solving, team work approach and change management;
• Recognized skills in management of human, physical, material and financial resources;
• Demonstrate good judgment and initiative;
• Practical knowledge of Microsoft Office and Meditech;
• Ability to travel within the Zone and the province as needed;
• Ability to work independently and as a team member;
• Physical ability to perform assigned duties;
• Good previous work history (performance and attendance);
• Adherence to professional ethics principles, to the Network management philosophy and organizational values;
• Compliance with the rules of confidentiality established by the Vitalité Health Network.

NOTE:

1. The selected candidate will be required to travel within the Vitalité Health Network territory according to operational needs.
   

• The above requirements may be verified through oral, written or practical tests during the selection process.
• Should there be no fully qualified applicants, this position will not necessarily be reposted. If you wish to be considered for this position and meet most of the requirements, you are encouraged to apply at this time.
• The employer reserves the right to shorten or extend temporary assignments for operational reasons.
• We thank all applicants. However, only those selected will be contacted.