2023-086 Planning, Programming and Research Officer - Kuujjuaq, Canada - Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services

Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services

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Kuujjuaq, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Under the authority of the Infectious Diseases Coordinator and as a member of the team of the NRBHSSS Public Health Department, you will support the activities of the Nunavik Regional Action Plan for Tuberculosis (NRAP-TB).

More specifically, you will contribute to the development of the Public Health Officer program - only offered to Inuit interveners - and you will offer coaching and support to the PHOs in their communities.

You will work on the development and delivery of training and tools.

The PHOs are key interveners in the NRAP-TB.

They work closely with the Public Health (PH) nurse of their community for the control and prevention of tuberculosis (TB).

In collaboration with the PH nurse, they will follow up people with active tuberculosis or latent tuberculosis infection (e.

g:
offer medication, contribute to the investigations, and ensure follow-ups) and organise TB prevention activities in their communities. Moreover, they will contribute to other PH activities in their communities (e.

g:
STBBI screening, vaccination campaigns, health promotion). The PHOs will enrolled in the PHOs training program (attestation of collegial studies recognized by the MSSS).

As planning and programming officer for the PHO program, you will:

contribute to the recruitment and support of the PHOs;

- work closely with the NRBHSS Nurse Advisor responsible for this program and the PH teams from both Health Centers (HC) to support the PHOs and contribute to the development of the program;
- build relationships with PHOs and facilitating relationships
- give support in setting objectives that complement's the PHO training;
- offer a safe space for professional growth and innovation;
- develop tools and training;
- offer workshop and continuous training;
- support the PHOs in the implementation of activities in the community.

You will also contribute to communication and community engagement activities in various prevention and promotion programs. You will also be contributing to supporting the organization and implementation of population screening activities for tuberculosis and STBBIs.

You will need to travel to Nunavik communities frequently (for a total of 6-8 months per year or more).

A possibility of hiring to individuals who can offer alternating 4-6 months presence in Nunavik per year is also feasible.

Qualifications

University degree in community health or education, however, a combination of training and experience may be considered;
Ability to speak and write in English and French;
Inuktitut will be a major asset;
Knowledge of current Nunavik issues and Inuit culture;
Awareness and understanding of cultural sensitivity and openness to developing cultural competence;
Demonstrate flexibility, autonomy and adaptability;
Ability to work in a multicultural environment and in a multidisciplinary team;
Public health and project management experience, especially within a coaching/support context, would be an asset;
Experience in delivery training/education a major asset;
Ability to provide engaging leadership;
High ability in communication and conflict or problem solving;
Excellent skills with the Office Suite.

Conditions and benefits
Possibility of an assignment of one year full time (6-8 months per year in Nunavik, 6-4 months in teleworking)

Possibility of an assignment of one year on occasional part-time basis (6-8 months per year in Nunavik)

Salary according to rules established by the MSSS ($27,08/h to $47,98/h)

Occasional trips to the Quebec and Montreal office as needed.

Additional details
Human Resources

Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services

P.O. Box 900, Kuujjuaq, Québec J0M 1C0