Covid19 Response Manager
Southern District Health Board
• Fulltime position
• Fixed term for 2 years
Internal Applicants Only
This exciting new district wide role could be based in Dunedin, Queenstown or Invercargill
About us
Southern DHB has the largest regional coverage of all the New Zealand health boards, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities across a huge geographical area. We take pride in all the services we provide and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like minded people to help us continue providing for our community.
About the opportunity
This is an exciting new role to lead the Public Health service Covid19 response. This role will sit within the public health leadership team and work with the Service Manager, Clinical Director and Team Leaders, as well as other services to ensure the ongoing capacity and systems are in place to manage future Covid19 responses in line with Ministry of Heath requirements.
Due to the nature of the Public Health Covid19 response a proven ability to work under pressure is essential.
About you
You must have worked within in Public Health Services and be experienced in and have a strong understanding of the Public Health Covid19 response and the ongoing requirements of the service around Covid19.
You will be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written, and be able to work effectively with people at all levels of the organisation and have excellent facilitation skills. You will be experienced in project management and programme planning methodology and evaluation. You will be highly motivated, innovative and able to work independently.
A strong understanding of equity and Te Tiriti o Waitangi is essential.
Please note this role is open to current Southern DHB employees only.
Closing Date: Wednesday, 17 June 2020
For further information please contact Jan Strachan, Recruitment Advisor – Strategy, Primary and Community Directorate, Phone (03) 214 5770 or Email: **********
Children’s Act 2014
Due to this position having contact with children and the SDHB’s commitment to child protection, you will be subject to ‘safety checks’ under the Children’s Act at the time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant legislation.
Pre-Employment Occupational Health Assessment
In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to an Occupational Health Assessment to confirm suitability and fitness to work in the role you are being considered for.
