Health Promotion Specialist - Toronto, Canada - City of Toronto

City of Toronto

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3 weeks ago

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Description

Job ID: 35411

Job Category:
Health Services

Division & Section:
Public Health, PH Communicable Disease Control

Work Location:
TORONTO PUBLIC HEALTH HEADQUARTERS, 277 Victoria Street

Job Type & Duration:
Full-time, 1 Temporary (18 month) vacancy

Hourly Rate and Wage Grade:
$ $52.10;

PSG:
TF0151;
Wage Grade:15

Shift Information:
Mon-Fri 7hrs/day 35hrs/wk

Affiliation:
L79 Full-time

Number of Positions Open: 1

Posting Period: 9-Feb-2023 to 24-Feb-2023

Reporting to the associate medical officer of health lead for physician communication and outreach, the Health Promotion Specialist will be responsible for cultivating and maintaining an effective partnership between Toronto Public Health (TPH) and physicians in Toronto.

The incumbent will develop all aspects of social marketing campaigns and educational products aimed at physicians.

The Health Promotion Specialist:

Provides expert advice and consultation to Toronto Public Health front line staff, the Board of Health, external groups and the general public on health issues
Assesses community needs and analyzes information with respect to public health issues
Collaborates with Public Health program staff in strategic and operational planning for Public Health programs
Analyzes information and provides advice to staff in the review and analysis of programs, projects and new priorities in setting goals and objectives. Drafts and revises related program plans, policies and procedures
Develops, implements and evaluates divisional programs and projects
Promotes the implementation of municipal, provincial and federal legislation and strategies
Develops public health issuesrelated policy recommendations, e.g. bylaws, legislation for consideration at the municipal, provincial and federal levels
Develops and facilitates inservice training, staff orientation and staff development programs. Drafts, revises and/or recommends teaching manuals and resource materials for the public and divisional staff
Makes presentations to the public, community and media, and answers inquiries from the public. Liaises with interested external groups
Develops and coordinates communication plans and social marketing strategies for programs and services including issues management, media relations and advertising campaigns
Plans, develops, implements, coordinates and evaluates programs and services as directed, e.g. community forum workshops, press conferences, inhouse newsletters, media campaigns, Annual Report, press releases
Researches and writes position papers, reports and correspondence for the division
Collaborates on applied public health research and field study
Attends workshops, conferences, seminars, etc.

Key Qualifications:

A Master's in Public Health or Social Sciences or related area, or an equivalent combination of a baccalaureate degree and extensive experience relevant to the primary duties of the position.
Experience in developing communication strategies aimed at physicians.
Experience with project management, conducting research and making presentations.
Experience in the development, planning and implementation of training and/or education sessions.
Experience in web content management and web editing, event planning coordination; familiarity with continuing medical education event accreditation and stakeholder engagement.

You must also have:

Knowledge of Public Health's programs, services and legislation would be considered an asset.
Strong knowledge of traditional and new media technologies, trends and best practices.
Knowledge of risk communications and the management of sensitive issues.
Strong marketing skills specifically to the health industry.
Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Access.
Possession of a valid Ontario Class "G" Driver's License and access to a vehicle.
Ability to work flexible hours, which may include oncall, overtime, evenings and weekends.

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