Description
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
Person who is responsible for one or more programs 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.
More specifically, the incumbent will be responsible of activities to encourage tobacco cessation within the Cree Population.
REQUIREMENTS
Education
• Bachelor degree in social science, science, administration or management, or another appropriate discipline.
• A Masters degree in health administration or programming is an asset.
Experience
• 3 years of relevant planning or programming experience.
Knowledge and Abilities:
1. Knowledge in managing initiatives such as smoking cessation, and other addictions;
2. Good knowledge of MHSSQ legislation, regulations, the Ministry network and programs, and current trends;
3. Demonstrated experience in organizational strategic and tactical planning, program planning and evaluation;
4. Demonstrated experience in planning, adapting, developing and implementing new programs, and maintaining existing programs;
5. Demonstrated experience in planning, adapting and developing tools and support material for program implementation and evaluation;
6. Demonstrated experience in planning and delivering training to staff, both group sessions and individual coaching;
7. Extensive knowledge of planning and evaluation methods;
8. Ability in planning related computer applications;
9. Good knowledge of continuum of services, multi disciplinary teams and community based health interventions;
10. Knowledge of First Nations health/social service models, trends and issues is an asset;
11. Knowledge of Cree culture, language, and social/health issues in Eeyou Istchee is an asset;
12. Strong record in a similar type of planning, programming and evaluation environment;
13. Excellent critical thinking, synthesis, and decision making skills;
14. Ability to work in collaboration with all colleagues and decision making skills
15. Excellent interpersonal communication, leadership and teamwork skills;
16. Excellent communication skills, both written and presentation;
17. Participation in the Cree Succession Plan is an asset.
LANGUAGE
• Fluent in English and Cree;
• Fluency in French is an asset;
OTHER
• Willing to travel.
