2023-086 Planning, Programming And Research Officer - Tuberculosis Elimination Plan, Inuit Public Health Officer Program

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:

• Support the PHOs in the implementation of activities in the community.
• 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;
• Develop tools and training;
• Offer a safe space for professional growth and innovation;
• Build relationships with PHOs and facilitating relationships
• Contribute to the recruitment and support of the PHOs;
• Give support in setting objectives that complement’s the PHO training;
• Offer workshop and continuous training;

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

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

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
Interested candidates should send their resume, no later than August 14, 2023, care of:
Human Resources
Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services
P.O. Box 900, Kuujjuaq, Québec J0M 1C0
[email protected]