Technicien field F/H - Manitoba, Canada - Southern Health-Santé Sud

Description

Shift(s):

The Communicable Disease Technician works under the direction of regional public health teams (Public Health Nurses, Communicable Disease Coordinators, Medical Officers of Health, Team Managers) to support public health communicable disease prevention and control.

and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.
Recognized post-secondary certificate, diploma, or degree in a health services or social sciences field required
Minimum two years working with diverse populations from a community-based perspective that supports individuals, families, groups and communities across the lifespan
Demonstrated knowledge of population health and health equity an asset
Demonstrated knowledge of communicable disease management and harm reduction an asset
Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative interdisciplinary environment that supports quality services/quality improvement and staff empowerment
Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required
Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions

Requires a valid Class 5 driver's license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce.

Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.

All Health Care Workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy.

Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.

Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud's FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud.

If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.