Program Development Specialist - Whitehorse, Canada - Yukon Government

Yukon Government

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Whitehorse, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

This competition will be used to fill one term position to March 31, 2024.

The Program Development Specialist, Midwifery provides leadership and expertise in the development and implementation of midwifery services, with a focus on Yukon communities outside of Whitehorse.

The position is responsible for all aspects of project planning and management, implementation, community development, and policy development.

The position will collaborate with the Director of Integrated Health Services and the Clinical Manager of the Yukon Midwifery Program to develop strategic objectives, policies, practices, program materials and protocols that will guide the provision of midwifery services in rural Yukon communities, and further the mission and vision of the Yukon Midwifery Program.

Yukon's Midwifery Program

The overall goal of Yukon's Midwifery Program is to create access to safe, sustainable and person-centred midwifery care while providing care that addresses the social determinants of health.

The new Yukon Midwifery Program offers integrated midwifery services in line with the Canadian Model of Midwifery care.

The Yukon Midwifery Program is committed to interprofessional collaboration and has prioritized forming positive relationships with all of those across the health and social system and the work of this position would focus on the same relationship and community development.

Essential Qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

Bachelor or Master's degree in any appropriate discipline, including policy, community development, midwifery, public health, health leadership or management
Demonstrated community and program development experience
Demonstrated Northern, remote or rural experience is an asset
Demonstrated knowledge of evidencebased midwifery theory, practices, techniques, and risk management acquired through work experience as a Registered Midwife is an asset

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability:

Ability to collaborate and develop strong relationships with diverse stakeholders using a variety of approaches, practices, and methodologies.
Excellent critical thinking and decisionmaking skills with the ability to assess options and risks as they relate to strategic goals and initiatives, resource management, and clinical practice.
Ability to research, review, and evaluate current principles and practices to ensure current, evidencebased approaches to clinical programming.
Ability to teach, coach, and mentor others.
Ability to increase personal effectiveness through selfreflection, lived experience, and ongoing professional development.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment

Valid Class 5 Drivers Licence
Proof of required degree
Current satisfactory Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search)
Minimum three satisfactory professional references

Job Requirements:

Ability to travel within the territory to support community operations outside of Whitehorse, and engage with stakeholders; potential need to attend conferences and workshops both within and outside of Yukon.

Relocation: