Description
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
Reporting to the Assistant Director Public Health-Promotion and Prevention, the incumbent supports the Assistant Director in the operational and functional management of the Miyupimaatisiiun Lifestyles unit, including all components related to the human, material, and resource management of the team.
The incumbent plays a pivotal role in identifying key orientations, challenges, and priorities for the Miyupimaatisiiun Lifestyles team, promoting a culture that values evidence-based decision making and Indigenous strength-based approaches. Collaborating closely with internal and external partners, the coordinator will additionally act as a liaison and support point for all relevant management by ensuring effective communication, coordination, and follow-up for matters involving program planning of the Miyupimaatisiiun Lifestyles unit.
SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
1. Contribute to the identification of strategic orientations, potential challenges, objectives and priorities of the Public Health Miyupimaatisiiun Lifestyles team, which encompasses programs relating to chronic diseases including diabetes, food safety, cancer screening, genetic screening, physical activities, harm reduction, addictions, smoking cessation, psychosocial health, etc.
2. Promote collaboration with individuals and organizations in planning and implementing Public Health Miyupimaatisiiun Lifestyle programs and policies in Eeyou Istchee.
3. Lead and operationalize the planning, coordination, implementation, development, evaluation and reporting for the Public Health Miyupimaatisiiun Lifestyles team.
4. Promote ongoing, effective and open communication with employees through keeping staff members informed of decisions that impact them and/or their department.
5. Ensure the planning of human resources for the long, mid and short terms.
6. Ensure a culture that values evidence-based decision making and supports the development of Indigenous strength-based approaches.
7. Identify and foster opportunities for creativity, innovation and the use of new practices for their relevance and effectiveness.
8. Contribute to the development of operational planning of the Public Health Miyupimaatisiiun Lifestyles team, including timeline and key milestones.
9. Define the scope of assigned projects, elaborating goals and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders from CBHSSJB and partner organizations if required.?
10. Ensure that best practices related to public health interventions are implemented.
11. Oversee successful delivery of assigned project and program across diverse channels and according to the target population.
12. Ensure the interventions are developed and implemented in accordance with cultural safety principles.?
13. Ensure the development of tools, procedures, and all related documents pertaining to Public Health Miyupimaatisiiun Lifestyle and monitor continuous improvement mechanisms for the various processes.
14. Contribute to an annual formative evaluation of the activities and of how to apply the lessons learned, with the various management committees and others.
15. Support the development of comprehensive program/project planning in collaboration with other professionals, in accordance with Indigenous strength-based approaches.
16. Contribute to an annual formative evaluation of the activities and of how to apply the lessons learned, with the various management committees and others. ??
17. Ensure the management of all aspects of the operational day to day managing of the Miiyupimaatisium Lifestyles Team including scheduling, chairing of regular team meetings, and resolution of any operational issues.
18. Ensure direct responsibility and accountability for the supervision and management of employees and overall management of the team's operational and tactical planning, including:
19. Ensure the financial management of the Unit including monitoring quarterly budget reports provided by the Financial Resources Deparment
REQUIREMENTS
Education and experience:
- Bachelor degree in Social Sciences or a relevant health or human science field, with a Certificate or Master's degree in Community/Public Health;
- OR Bachelor degree and pertinent Community/Public Health studies and/or experience, with at least 5 years of pertinent experience;
- Three (3) years' experience in public health practice or another relevant domain;
- Certificate or courses in health administration are an asset.
Knowledge and abilities: * Ability to apply Eeyo/Eenou (Cree) culture, values, traditions and teachings into programs and services;* Knowledge of Eeyou/Eenou culture;* Good knowledge of public health needs especially in a First Nations context;* Knowledge of Nishiiyuu Miyupimaatisiiun (traditional methods) healing practices is an asset;* Good knowledge of public health current issues and trends, and program planning and supervision, including the development of policies and programs, and quality assurance systems;* Knowledge of the strategic management of public health programs, integrated programming, multidisciplinary team design, professional and organizational interdependence;* Good knowledge of the Ministry of Health and Social Services of Quebec (MSSS) and Public Health programs, laws, regulations, the RUIS Network, orientations and trends especially for public health protection, promotion, and trauma and disease prevention;* Good record in an appropriate level of public health or programming management. * Good record in human, financial, and information resources management is an asset;* Excellent critical thinking, planning and organizational skills as applied to planning;* Results-oriented, autonomous, flexible, and ability to multi-task;* Excellent interpersonal communication, leadership and respectful teamwork skills;* Excellent communication skills, both for written and oral presentations;* Ability to effectively collaborate with all colleagues, as a team member and team leader;* Ability in administrative and statistical computer applications
LANGUAGE* Fluent in English;* Fluency in Cree and French is an asset.
OTHER* Willing to travel.
