SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

Reporting to the Assistant Director Public Health-Promotion and Prevention, the incumbent supports the Assistant Director in the operational and functional management of the Miyupimaatisiiun Lifestyles unit, including all components related to the human, material, and resource management of the team.
The incumbent plays a pivotal role in identifying key orientations, challenges, and priorities for the Miyupimaatisiiun Lifestyles team, promoting a culture that values evidence-based decision making and Indigenous strength-based approaches. Collaborating closely with internal and external partners, the coordinator will additionally act as a liaison and support point for all relevant management by ensuring effective communication, coordination, and follow-up for matters involving program planning of the Miyupimaatisiiun Lifestyles unit.

REQUIREMENTS

Education and experience:
· Bachelor degree in Social Sciences or a relevant health or human science field, with a Certificate or Master’s degree in Community/Public Health;
· Bachelor degree and pertinent Community/Public Health studies and/or experience, with at least 5 years of pertinent experience;
· Three (3) years’ experience in public health practice or another relevant domain;
· Certificate or courses in health administration are an asset.
Knowledge and abilities:
· Ability to apply Eeyo/Eenou (Cree) culture, values, traditions and teachings into programs and services;
· Knowledge of Eeyou/Eenou culture;
· Good knowledge of public health needs especially in a First Nations context;
· Knowledge of Nishiiyuu Miyupimaatisiiun (traditional methods) healing practices is an asset;
· Good knowledge of public health current issues and trends, and program planning and supervision, including the development of policies and programs, and quality assurance systems;
· Knowledge of the strategic management of public health programs, integrated programming, multidisciplinary team design, professional and organizational interdependence;
· Good knowledge of the Ministry of Health and Social Services of Quebec (MSSS) and Public Health programs, laws, regulations, the RUIS Network, orientations and trends especially for public health protection, promotion, and trauma and disease prevention;
· Good record in an appropriate level of public health or programming management.
· Good record in human, financial, and information resources management is an asset;
· Excellent critical thinking, planning and organizational skills as applied to planning;
· Results-oriented, autonomous, flexible, and ability to multi-task;
· Excellent interpersonal communication, leadership and respectful teamwork skills;
· Excellent communication skills, both for written and oral presentations;
· Ability to effectively collaborate with all colleagues, as a team member and team leader;
· Ability in administrative and statistical computer applications

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