Jason Nickerson Email & Phone Number

Ottawa, On, Ca

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

I lead MSF’s humanitarian diplomacy, advocacy, and crisis response in Canada related to global humanitarian crises in more than 70 countries and global health emergencies. My role involves engaging with high-level stakeholders in government and civil society to advance MSF’s mission, managing a significant budget, and providing strategic direction during complex emergencies. With a focus on diplomacy, advocacy, risk management, and operational efficiency, I ensure that our humanitarian interventions are impactful and sustainable. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, I am committed to driving positive change and delivering essential medical care to people and communities in some of the most complex humanitarian and public health emergencies in the world, including through assignments in Central African Republic, Malaysia, and Bangladesh.

Ottawa, Canada Area

Provided strategic advice on emerging health and humanitarian issues to senior leaders and the Boards of Directors. Streamlined advocacy and policy initiatives into a strategic plan, delivered regular briefings to senior leadership, and influenced organizational positioning on key medical, humanitarian, international security, and foreign policy issues. Field assignments include work in Haiti, Greece (Lesvos), and Democratic Republic of Congo (Ebola, North Kivu).

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

As an independent researcher, I lead research projects related to the care of older adults in Canadian health systems, global health, and humanitarian response, collaborating with academic and healthcare partners to produce impactful findings, disseminate knowledge, and drive improvements in care delivery in Canadian hospitals and internationally.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Seconded from Doctors Without Borders to provide strategic hospital management and health leadership advice during the Omicron wave of COVID-19. Guided hospital programming during an acute staffing crisis and public health emergency, and working with the hospital director on crisis management strategies.

Ottawa, Canada Area

Developed and led an independent health research program, resulting in high-impact publications such as The Lancet, Canadian Medical Association Journal, and others, while completing robust academic and clinical research that drove meaningful improvements in models of care in Ottawa area hospitals. Influenced advocacy for improved access to medicines through direct policy engagement at the United Nations and toward the Canadian government, secured an academic appointment at the University of Ottawa, and completed consultancy work for major organizations including the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees globally and the Government of Canada in Afghanistan.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Conducted a comprehensive needs assessment, developed evidence-based care pathways, secured funding, and managed all aspects of budgeting, project management, and human resources for a novel inpatient COPD care model focused on improving the care of people living with COPD, who use tobacco, and patients experiencing acute clinical deterioration in a complex continuing care hospital.

Ottawa, Canada Area

Ottawa, Canada Area

Delivered high-quality patient-centered care, focusing on adult anesthesia and critical care. Provided clinical leadership and mentorship to colleagues and learners, provided education and mentorship to students, and volunteered to return to clinical duties as COVID-19 surge support in 2020-2021.

Halifax, Canada Area

I designed and delivered a one-semester course on clinical anesthesia for two years at the QEII/Dalhousie School of Health Sciences in the Faculty of Health Professions at Dalhousie University.

Vancouver, British Columbia

Provided clinical anesthesia assistance at Saint Paul’s Hospital, focusing on cardiac, general, and and emergency surgical care. Mentored junior staff and trainees, and maintained positive relationships with the operating room and ICU leadership.

Halifax, Canada Area

Provided anesthesia assistance in Nova Scotia’s two largest hospitals, delivered complex respiratory care, collaborated with interprofessional teams, and acted as a preceptor and supervisor for student learners. Clinical practice areas included providing monitored anesthetic care across a full range of complex surgical patient populations, including cardiac surgery, interventional cardiology, orthopedics, trauma, general surgery, neurosurgery, transplant, and other specialized areas. Provided clinical respiratory therapy care to an adult inpatient population in a tertiary care hospital.

Moncton, New Brunswick

Provided respiratory therapy services to adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations in critical care, general wards, and the emergency department. Acted as a member of cardiac arrest and trauma teams, delivering crucial support and interventions during emergencies.

Phd, Population Health

My research focused on the assessment of health services and resources during humanitarian crises, particularly in fragile states (Haiti.

Short Course, Assessing Public Health In Emergency Situations (Aphes)

Completed within the Center for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters (CRED). Learned to practically assess and monitor the health.

Ma, Adult Education

Activities and Societies: Western Regional Training Centre for Health Services and Policy Research (WRTC)Thesis examined the role.

Bhsc, Respiratory Therapy

Focus on adult and pediatric respiratory therapy (including critical care, general therapeutics, and other areas), and anaesthesia.