Consultant - Public Health Early Years

Consultant - Public Health Early Years

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Req ID: 222532

Location: Eastern Zone, Flexible Within the Zone

Department: PH EY Healthy Beginnings EZ

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1

Management/Non Union P osition

Posting Closing Date: 9-Nov-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Early Years, the Early Years Consultant provides advanced knowledge, leadership and coordination of public health work force development in the area of the early years. The position is responsible to work with the team and manager to strengthen skills, competencies and achievement amongst the public health team members focused on the early years.

The Consultant provides an expert level of advice to support and coordinate consistent and quality practice across the zone. The incumbent provides guidance, coordination and direction to staff to ensure alignment with established standards of practice, operational requirements and scientific developments. The incumbent also provides recommendations to the manager on quality initiatives and work practice changes or work force distribution to optimize efficiency.

The position works closely with public health staff, zone leadership, other NSHA consultants and leaders, local stakeholders and system and external partners to ensure consistent, effective and positive health outcomes for children aged 0-5. The Consultant demonstrates commitment to equity, social justice and self-determination to create supportive environments for the early years.

The Consultant collaborates with system and external partners, identifies and monitors key indicators, and supports knowledge exchange across the health system and other sectors. The Consultant spends time on a daily and weekly basis monitoring trends and gathering local evidence to inform process and operational improvements to early years programming across the zone.

The Consultant provides leadership and advanced knowledge in programs, policies, standards, models and strategies to promote and support the development of healthy development to reduce health inequities in the early years.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

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.

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications

Hours

Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly

Travel to various sites within Eastern Zone may be required based on operational needs.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Scale Type: Non-Union

Band: 5

$45.75 - $56.04 Hourly

Annual Salary: $89,205 - $109,276

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

What you'll love about Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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