About the Opportunity About You
- Baccalaureate degree in public health sciences, nutrition, health education and health promotion, nursing, early childhood or relevant field with 5-7 years relevant experience
- Masters in public health, or equivalent with 3-5 years relevant experience
- Equivalent combination of education and 7 years progressive leadership experience may be considered
- Eligible for registration with a professional body as appropriate
- Experience in planning, development and evaluation of public health programs, services and initiatives based on community assessments, data and best practice models for the early years.
- Demonstrated success in building strategic partnerships, networks, coalitions, and collaborative working relationships with a variety of internal and external partners to support early years work.
- Knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations including the NS Health Protection Act, NS Health Authorities Act etc.
- Demonstrated proficiency in LEADS
- Demonstrated high standards of ethics, integrity, respect, accountability and upholding the public interest, and ability to use them effectively in decision-making.
- Leadership skills consisting of team building, conflict resolution, goal setting, coaching, mentoring, delegation, change-leadership.
- Routine office and/or work from home environment.
Hours
- Permanent Full Time Position / 75 Hours Bi-weekly
- Work locations are flexible within the Western Zone
Compensation and Benefits
Nova Scotia Health Authority
