Administrative Support-Population And Public Health

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Manager or designate provides administrative support to the Manager, Program Coordinators and Staff. Oversees the daily operations of a region by assisting in the preliminary preparations of budgets and developing short and long term plans for capital needs such as space, equipment etc. Assists in the planning and administration of meetings, events and conferences. Performs a variety of administrative/clerical duties such as: Preparing reports, presentations, typing and formatting a variety of documents and maintaining client records relating to admission, discharge and transfers; creating and maintaining databases, processing and monitoring expenditures, providing site-specific receptionist services including answering general inquiries, greeting clients and maintaining/monitoring appointments and other office activities. Recruitment and supervision of staff under the direction of the manager.
QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And Experience
High school graduation, Diploma in Office Administration and 3 years recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills And Abilities

• Ability to operate within Windows environment including advanced word processing, presentation and spreadsheet software.
• Ability to operate related office equipment, e.g. Dictaphone, photocopier, facsimile.
• Ability to work as a member of a client-focused team.
• Ability to type 60 words per minute.
• Ability to act with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to prepare, maintain and control a variety of documents, records, files and related data.
• Interpersonal skills in dealing with problems or issues related to timekeeping.
• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful, courteous manner.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• As required, must be able to commute between offices to provide assistance.
• Ability to work with stress and deadline pressures and frequent interruptions; initiative, judgment and organizational skills and positive team attitude is essential.
• Ability to make calculations, changes and updates, often under pressure, with speed and accuracy.

Link To Full
https://jd.viha.ca/JD5368.pdf