Communicable Disease Technician - Manitoba, Canada - Southern Health-Santé Sud

Description

Communicable Disease Technician (SS

Shift(s):
Days, occasional evenings & weekends as required

Union:
CUPE

Start Date:
To be determined

Closing Date:
May 02, 2024 @ 1600 hrs

Position Summary

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.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Qualifications

• Recognized post-secondary certificate, diploma, or degree in a health services or social sciences field required
• Post-secondary education specific to population and public health preferred
• Knowledge of health care systems and programs
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Minimum two years working with diverse populations from a community-based perspective that supports individuals, families, groups and communities across the lifespan
• Demonstrated collaborative approach to working with individuals and families
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team using strong communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of population health and health equity an asset
• Demonstrated knowledge of communicable disease management and harm reduction an asset
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience working with diverse populations required
• Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative interdisciplinary environment that supports quality services/quality improvement and staff empowerment
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills and flexibility to meet the demands of the position
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to function within the professional code of ethics, professional standards and legislative requirements of the profession
• Demonstrated ability to function independently and to meet deadlines
• Demonstrate ability to use an analytical and enquiring approach to program development and problem solving
• 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
• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums
• Good work and attendance record

Conditions of Employment

• Requires a valid Class 5 driver's license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00

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. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

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.

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