Influenza and Emerging Respiratory Pathogens Team
Category : Alumni
The Epidemiologistis responsible for provincial communicable disease control, environmental hazard surveillance, disease surveillance and outbreak investigation. The Epidemiologist manages surveillance; outbreak and hazard investigation and intervention; provides consultation based on expert knowledge to a broad range of stakeholders including regional health authorities, other provincial and national partners, and health professionals and disseminates critical information through electronic bulletins, prepared reports, presentations and media communications. Accuracy and completeness of information, as well as sound judgment, are essential to ensure decisions are made to guard public safety. Errors or miscalculations could result in significant health and societal costs and human suffering and loss of corporate credibility.
As a core member of the Influenza and Emerging Respiratory Pathogens Team, notably including influenza and pertussis and emerging respiratory pathogens, with related surveillance, service and applied public health research duties.
The position supports rapid response to emerging and re-emerging respiratory pathogens and informs prevention and control policies. Highly developed and efficient epidemiological and critical appraisal expertise as well as mature understanding of and experience working in public health are required in this role. Demonstrated experience and productivity in surveillance and applied public health research including publications, conference presentations and grant applications are a particular asset in this role.
You hold:
A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Masters in Epidemiology or Public Health (MSc or MPH or MHSc) and
A minimum of 2 years experience in the field of public health.
Clinical skills and experience in nursing, infection control, microbiology, immunology and/or communicable disease epidemiology considered
You have:
Methodological and analytical skills including experience in designing, implementing, and conducting surveillance systems and research studies, their analysis, interpretation, written reporting and publication.
Statistical skills, including related data management, data cleaning and analysis and visualization and ability to use a variety of software tools including their application to maintaining and analyzing large databases.
Ability to secure grant funding in support of research initiatives.
Strong attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy and completeness of information
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Ability to work well in interdisciplinary teams.
Effective interpersonal skills, sound judgment and flexibility.
For full list of Duties & Accountabilities, please email Veronica Wong, Talent Acquisition Advisor – veronica [dot] wong [at] phsa [dot] ca
If this sounds like you, apply now!
About Us
The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) provides provincial and national leadership in public health through surveillance, detection, prevention and consultation and provides both direct diagnostic and treatment services to people with disease of public health importance.
The BCCDC is a part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), which plans, manages and evaluates selected specialty and province-wide health care services across BC. PHSA embodies values that reflect a commitment to excellence. These include: • Respect people • Be compassionate • Dare to innovate • Cultivate partnerships • Serve with purpose.
In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
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