Public Health Physician, Immunization Programs and Vaccine Preventable Disease Services –

Title of the Job: Public Health Physician, Immunization Programs and Vaccine Preventable Disease Services

Location: Vancouver, BC

Job Description: Public Health Physician, Immunization Programs and Vaccine Preventable Disease Services (IPVPDS) – BC Centre for Disease C
Labor Agreement
Requisition #
PH_Physician-2421861
Work Site
655 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver BC, V5Z 4R4
Job Type
Regular, Full-Time
FTE
1.00
Hours of Work
0830 – 1630
Work Days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Expiry date
06-Nov-2024
Job Description
Public Health Physician, Immunization Programs and Vaccine Preventable Disease Services (IPVPDS)
BC Centre for Disease Control
Regular Ful -Time (1.0 FTE)
Vancouver, BC
The Public Health Physician provides medical leadership within the Public Health Response team and works in close col aboration with both t
and Senior Practice Leader of Respiratory Viral Surveil ance. Reporting to the Medical Director, Immunization Programs and Vaccine Preventa
Services (IPVPDS), the Public Health Physician is responsible for providing medical expertise and medical leadership for provincial respirator
influenza, RSV, and COVID-19) along with for emerging respiratory infection preparedness and response. The Public Health Physician suppo
investigation and management, program and policy analysis to make informed recommendations around communicable disease control, prov
consultation services to address gaps in knowledge relating to communicable diseases, and helps to strengthen provincial public health netwo
public health issues and public health emergency management more broadly.The Public Health Physician consults, partners, and col aborates with communities, Regional Health Authorities, First Nations Health Authority
Office of the Provincial Health Officer, Ministry of Health and other provincial ministries and partners to identify and address public health issue
and supports activities that uphold the rights of Indigenous Peoples eliminates anti-Indigenous racism, and advances reconciliation as wel as
BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) and the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) initiatives to promote a culture of respect and wSpecific Accountabilities
Provides epidemiologic expertise and communicable disease consultation to Medical Health Officers, the Provincial Health Officer and
Health. This includes consultation on the management of communicable disease exposures in individuals and investigation and manag
including population-based measures to prevent and control communicable diseases.
Monitors, interprets and recommends actions based on surveil ance data for selected communicable diseases from amongst nosocom
preventable, respiratory-borne, enteric, zoonotic, bloodborne and other diseases of public health concern as assigned within the depar
anticipated that this position wil have special emphasis on nosocomial, vaccine-preventable and/or respiratory-borne diseases, but ass
flexible and may change with the needs identified within the department. Special surveil ance initiatives wil be undertaken. Provides ex
process of surveil ance and participates in the development of surveil ance systems and programs.
Assists with high profile communications aspects for rapid dispersion of information to the public, physicians, public health worker, MHO
This includes preparation of briefing notes, Ministers letters, telephone, electronic, written and face to face consultation to public health
other BCCDC and Ministry of Health personnel. Includes providing interviews with al forms of media on related issues.
Prepares reports on communicable disease epidemiology or control for publication.
Provides advice/liaison on epidemiological matters with local, provincial, national health care, education and other organizations.
Provides medical consultation, background rationale (including literature review and synthesis) for program and policy recommendation
and based on feedback, develops communicable disease control policies for select diseases.
Assists in the development of budget proposals in support of recommended program or policy changes.
Participates in relevant public health research (including the spectrum ranging from emerging issues to evaluative studies) of select dis
Co-ordinates inter-jurisdictional outbreak investigations and management of select diseases. Liaises with provincial, national and intern
as required. Develops outbreak control proposals for rapid Ministerial funding where necessary. Develops information materials and ma
media spokesperson.
Assists in the development of communicable disease educational materials for public health field personnel and the public.
Attends meetings and conferences as required as an expert representative and/or member of the division and BCCDC. Participates in
workgroups at the local, provincial and national levels related to communicable disease control activities.
Provides on cal service during the day and evenings as scheduled by rota.
Qualifications
Doctor of Medicine (MD) from a recognized university
Post graduate degree in Epidemiology or Public Health
Fel owship from the Royal Col ege of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC) in 1) Community Medicine or 2) Internal Medicine
Infectious Disease training, or 3) Medical Microbiology
Registration or eligible for registration with the Col ege of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
Excel ent computer skil s, including proficiency with word processing, statistical and analytical software.
Proficiency in clinical medicine
Excel ent communication skil s, including public speaking and public relations.
Ability to supervise clinical and administrative staff.
Ability to work wel in interdisciplinary teams.
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Effective interpersonal skil s, mature judgement and flexibility.
A minimum of one years experience in public health with responsibility for communicable disease control.
Experience as a Medical Health Officer, communicable Disease Epidemiologist, Infection Control Practitioner or Federal Field Epidemio
Ability and experience in designing, implementing, and conducting studies, their interpretation, written reporting and publication. Demo
secure grant funding in support of research initiatives also considered an asset.
Work Site – 655 West 12th Avenue, BC Centre for Disease Control, Vancouver BC, V5Z 4R4
Job Type – Regular Ful Time
FTE – 1.0 FTE
Hours of Work – 0830-1630
Work Days – Monday to FridayApplications, accompanied by a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae should be directed to Health Match BC at:For further questions regarding the application process please direct to:
Heather Finn
Advisor, Talent Acquisition – Clinical Services
Email:
About Provincial Health Services Authority
The (BCCDC) is dedicated to preventing and control ing communicable diseases and promoting environmenta
province of BC.BCCDC is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).The Provincial Health Services Authority ( plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to p
and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excel ence and include: Respect peop
compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.Learn more about PHSA and our programs:PHSA and BCCDC is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing
barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and cultural y safe environment.
applications and enquiries from al people, particularly those belonging to the historical y, systemical y, and/or persistently marginalized groups
B.C. Human Rights Code.One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment
welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support aIndigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and m
by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determinatio
communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Tr
Commission’s Cal s to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations D
Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Cal s for Justice (20

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