SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
Person who is responsible for the Multi-Service Day Centre Program and other initiatives related to Allied Health services with a view to providing professional assistance for the development of services. She/he conducts research activities that are necessary for identifying and assessing needs and resources. She/he designs and proposes development plans and programs in order to ensure adequate service planning. She/he provides advice concerning the implementation or improvement of programs and/or services. She/he may participate in various teaching or training activities.
SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
She/he may lead or support different levels of planning (strategic, tactical and operational) and participates in capacity building and support to the staff of the MSDC's. He/she shall organize training for the partners in the milieu, as needed. He/she will also be in charge of generating and supporting joint dialogue among all the partners by forwarding clear and precise information, generate a fair and informed understanding of the needs and implement additional joint dialogue means. She/he supports the development and implementation of services quality assurance within an allied health context.
REQUIREMENTS
Education: * University degree in health sciences, human sciences or social sciences, or any other pertinent disciplines; * Licensing in an allied health professional order in Quebec is a strong asset.
Experience:
Minimum of three (3) years of experience relevant to the responsibilities of the job.
Knowledge and Abilities:
Good knowledge of MSSS legislation, regulations, the Ministry network and programs, and current trends;
Demonstrated experience in organizational strategic and tactical planning, program planning and evaluation;
Extensive knowledge of planning and evaluation methods;
Good knowledge of continuum of services, multi disciplinary teams and community based health interventions;
Knowledge of First Nations health/social service models, trends and issues is an asset;
Knowledge of Cree culture, language, and social/health issues in Eeyou Istchee is an asset;
Strong record in a similar type of planning, programming and evaluation environment;
Excellent critical thinking, synthesis, and decision making skills;
Ability to work in collaboration with all colleagues and decision making skills;
Excellent interpersonal communication, leadership and teamwork skills;
Excellent communication skills, both written and presentation
LANGUAGE* Fluent in English;* Fluency in Cree or French is an asset.
OTHER* Willing to travel to various communities.