Manager, Immunization Policy

Role Responsibilities

The Ministry of Primary and Preventative Health Services is seeking an experienced, strategic, and passionate clinical leader to join our team as Manager, Immunization Policy. This is a pivotal role supporting public health initiatives that align with compliance to the Immunization Regulation which includes immunization policy development, program implementation, adverse events following immunization surveillance, and stakeholder engagement. Working within the Communicable Disease Control Branch you will lead Alberta’s immunization policy framework, support the Alberta Advisory Committee on Immunization (AACI), and provide expert oversight in areas of vaccine safety, program strategy, and intergovernmental collaboration.

The job responsibilities include:
Immunization Policy & Program Development

• Lead strategic policy development for immunization initiatives, including Alberta's immunization framework for introducing new vaccine programs.
• Conduct research, literature reviews, and data analysis to inform decision-making.
• Promote immunization through internal and external working groups, and support stakeholders in interpreting policy.

Alberta Advisory Committee on Immunization (AACI)

• Secretarially support the AACI by developing evidence-based resources and policy options.
• Coordinate meetings, agendas, work plans, and deliver impactful presentations to committee members.

Adverse Event following Immunization (AEFI) Surveillance

• Oversee policy development related to adverse event reporting compliance and vaccine safety.
• Oversee and assist with analysis using surveillance data.
• Collaborate with provincial and federal partners on safety reporting and policy compliance.

Immunization Strategy Development

• Lead the creation and implementation of an Alberta Immunization Strategy (AIS).
• Collaborate across sectors to identify trends, best practices, and develop actionable targets aligned with PPHS’s business and strategic goals.

Role Responsibilities Cont.

Team Leadership

• Supervise a team of specialized immunization policy professionals.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, direction, and ensure alignment with departmental priorities and public health goals.
• Chair meetings with both internal colleagues and external stakeholders

Data System Support

• Collaborate with and ensure policy and program alignment in immunization related public health information systems such as the provincial immunization and adverse event reporting system (Imm/ARI) and the Alberta Vaccine Inventory Management system (AVI).

Provincial Vaccine Depot (PVD) Oversight

• Serve as back-up to the Immunization Business Manager, overseeing vaccine distribution and inventory at the PVD.
  
  

Executive Support and Representation

• Act as the Director’s delegate when needed, managing supervisory duties and urgent policy decisions.
• Respond to Ministerial requests, including briefing notes, action requests, and media/public inquiries.
• Represent Alberta Health at federal/provincial/territorial (F/P/T) meetings related to immunization.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf

• Systems Thinking: You take a holistic, long-term view to address complex challenges. You will anticipate future outcomes and align actions with organizational and APS values. Identify interdependencies and opportunities for strategic collaboration. Engage with a wide range of perspectives to develop impactful solutions.
• Creative Problem Solving: You dig deep to understand issues and craft innovative, evidence-based, evidence-informed solutions. You will identify root causes of complex problems. Draw on a broad network of ideas, resources, and people. Encourage debate, new thinking, and risk-aware innovation.
• Agility: You embrace change and proactively adapt. You will create opportunities for continuous improvement. Support others through change and manage shifting priorities with clarity. Align evolving plans with new insights and organizational needs.
• Develop Self and Others: You champion growth—for yourself, individuals, and the team. You will foster a learning culture and leverage emerging methods. Guide team and personal development plans. Shape shared knowledge to build collective capability.
• Develop Networks: You are a connector who builds strong, purpose-driven relationships. You will collaborate across sectors to deliver shared outcomes. Understand and balance stakeholder needs. Strengthen engagement to drive sustainable results.

Qualifications

Minimum Recruitment Standards
University graduation in a field related to nursing/ medicine, supplemented by four years related experience.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered based on: 
1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 
1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

The following experience is required: 

• Bachelor of Nursing degree (Registered Nurse) in good standing with Collage of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA).
• Extensive public health experience in immunization programs.
• Experience in managing and directing people, complex projects or programs.
• Working with senior officials of provincial ministries and/or public health agencies.
• Considerable progressively responsible health related experience including demonstrated experience managing projects involving diverse client groups.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing evidence and data with the ability to write briefings for senior officials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The following are considered assets: 

• Experience with working in government in a leadership position.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and critical thinking.
• Demonstration of creative and innovative approaches. 

The following experience will be given preference:

• At least 5 years of public health experience in immunization programming/operations/policy development.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

This is a full-time position working 36.25 hours per week.

An additional written assignment will be used as part of the recruitment process.

If a security screening is required:

• Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
• Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

A cover letter outlining how your experience relates to the qualifications of this role is required.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time, or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages- working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.  
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool - https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.