The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) has an exciting opportunity to fill an existing vacancy for a temporary full-time Associate Manager until September 2027, on the Infectious Disease Control (IDC) team. Reporting to the Manager, IDC, this position will assist with efficient and effective delivery of the IDC program as part of a leadership team.
The successful candidate will provide leadership to the multi-disciplinary IDC team, which is responsible for the delivery of multiple interventions aimed at infectious disease control in the community. In collaboration with the Manager, IDC, the Associate Manager will provide operational leadership in implementation and continuous quality improvement of the program. The IDC team also works closely with other teams within the Environmental Health, Infectious Diseases and Clinical Services (EHIDCS) Division.
The successful candidate will complete duties including, but not limited to:
- Assists schedules, workload distribution and assignments, and communicating these to the team, including arranging coverage for various job roles.
- Responsible for the overall activity and output of their direct reports.
- Overseeing and supporting the work of team members and troubleshooting problems arising in daily work activities.
- Being available to frontline staff during their workday if they have questions or require direction.
- Proactively identifying areas for improvement, seeking solutions, and making recommendations.
- Providing coaching, development, and mentoring to team, including reflective and clinical supervision, clinical leadership, and observed field work as required.
- Assisting with the recruitment, training and orientation of new staff members.
- Responsibility for performance management and annual evaluations of direct reports.
- Responding to complaints from the public and resolving related performance issues.
- Supporting team members with complex client interactions, providing guidance and assessment based on applicable regulatory body standards (e.g. CNO).
- Supporting planning and leading implementation of staff continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
- Ensuring that staff function in accordance with relevant legislation and guidelines, and service area and agency policies and procedures.
- Supporting the Manager, IDC in maintaining and managing fiscal resources, budget and reporting requirements.
- Implementing continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives and reports.
- Identifying and handling program-related issues and escalations raised by team members, including recommending mitigation strategies.
- Providing back-up coverage for other leaders on the team.
- Flexible work hours are required, with an expectation to be on-call within a rotation.
- Other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) is required.
- Current certificate of competence from the Ontario College of Nurses (CNO) is required.
- Minimum five years of experience in public health, which includes a minimum of one year experience in a leadership role.
- Experience in Infectious Disease Control.
- Familiarity with relevant Regulations and Guidelines as well as the Ontario Public Health Standards, legislations and protocols is required.
- Effective communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Expertise in working with diverse populations, as well as demonstrated understanding of and experience in addressing health inequities.
- Demonstrated ability to create a safe work environment.
- Ability to take initiative, work independently, and effectively collaborate with others.
- Excellent computer skills in the areas of documentation and MS Office, as well as proficiency with public health information systems.
- A graduate degree in Public Health or related field is preferred.
- Certification in or Intention to complete Certification in Infection Control (CIC) is preferred
- Possession of a valid Class “G” Ontario Driver’s License and use of a vehicle for work-related purposes OR the ability to arrange for transportation to multiple locations in London and Middlesex County.
- Excellent computer skills, with emphasis on MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams).
- Knowledge of the principles of health equity, and why it is a foundational standard for public health. This includes the demonstrated ability to work with diverse individuals and/or communities to advance public health priorities.
The salary for this position ranges from $106,195.73 to $123,913.97 based on qualifications and experience.
To apply to this position, please select “Apply Now” and submit a resume and cover letter as a single document by September 30, 2026.
Please note: new applicants will need to create an online account to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at the Middlesex-London Health Unit; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Middlesex-London Health Unit is committed to equity in employment. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. We encourage applications from equity-seeking communities including Indigenous peoples, racialized people, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+. Candidates are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify in their cover letter, in a transparent manner, as part of the application process. When a candidate voluntarily discloses such information in their application, the information will be kept confidential. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking community will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.
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