Elevate public health initiatives as a Senior Communicable Disease Specialist in Yellowknife, NWT. Engage in strategic disease management and lead immunization programs for community health.
Reporting to the Manager of the Communicable Disease Control Unit, the Specialist is a crucial Public Health Officer whose work impacts health outcomes across the NWT. This role includes the oversight of disease control standards and responding to outbreaks while providing expert guidance to health professionals and stakeholders. Collaboration with a solid team in this area is vital for effective public health delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
• Advise on communicable disease case and contact management
• Establish comprehensive guidelines for disease prevention




• Conduct training sessions for healthcare providers on best practices
• Participate in national committees for public health topics
• Manage the after-hours CPHO Reporting Line
Requirements:
• Nursing undergraduate degree
• Minimum 3 years nursing experience including 1 year in relevant public health
• Current registration with the College of Nurses in NWT
• Knowledge in communicable disease prevention
• Competent in conducting public health education
The position focuses on improving health care through effective disease control strategies in the NWT.
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📌 NWT Senior Communicable Disease Specialist (Yellowknife)
🏢 Government of Northwest Territories
📍 Yellowknife