Description
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
Person who is responsible for the orthotics and prosthetics 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 actively support the implementation of the services. 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.
• Member of l’Ordre des technologues professionnels du Québec.
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
• Determines fitting plans based on medical prescriptions;
• Designs, manufactures, installs, adjusts, repairs, and modifies orthoses, prostheses, and positioning devices;
• Performs insole fitting, adjustments, and repairs; ensures high quality fabrication and follow up;
• Conducts minor prosthetic adjustments or repairs as needed;
• Works with industrial equipment (sanders, grinders, adhesives) in both clinic and mobile/remote settings;
• Participates in rehabilitation planning with multidisciplinary teams (nurses, PTs, OTs, physicians, etc.);
• Identifies and analyzes client needs across all age groups (0-99), including diabetic foot ulcer prevention and treatment;
• Provides training and knowledge transfer to staff regarding orthotic/prosthetic use, maintenance, and best practices;
• Contributes to service delivery in regional and remote communities;
LANGUAGE
• Fluent in English;
• Fluency in Cree or French is an asset.
OTHER
• Willing to travel to various communities.
