Proj Coord Vaccine and Immunization

at  Atira Womens Resource Society

Requisition Number: PROJC001612
Type: Internal & External – Full-Time (Temporary until March 31st, 2026)
Hours of Work: 36 hours per week. Monday through Friday with every second Friday free from work. 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Compensation: $73,360 plus a generous and comprehensive benefits package
Program & Location: Vancouver Gastown, with some remote workings as an option
Deadline: By noon July 5th, 2024
About Us:
Atira Women’s Resource Society, an award-winning nonprofit organization known for its inclusionary hiring practices and where a job is more than a pay cheque. We offer the opportunity to work alongside a remarkable group of women working to make the world a more just place, one woman, one child, one home, one job at a time.
About the Job:
Reporting to the Manager (Peers, Volunteer and Practicum Students) the Project Coordinator, Vaccine Hesitancy Program is responsible for the Vaccine & Immunization Peer Coordinating Program in a manner consistent with Atira’s mission, vision and values and in accordance with all legal, contractual, statutory and other requirements; helping develop and support a community-based vaccine education, promotion and peer led outreach project for women who have experienced violence, abuse and or other forms of marginalization. You will encourage non- judgmental discussion and education between peer workers and women accessing housing and or other support programs. This includes promoting vaccines uptake among women impacted by intersecting oppressions, with the understanding how interpersonal/systemic violence impacts vaccine hesitancy among women accessing supportive housing and other support services. You will also lead advisory group, art therapy and community engagement activities and help develop a best / promising practices document for community organizations to use when addressing vaccine hesitancy among the populations they serve. You will also be responsible for administrative and managerial duties.
About You
You have an inclusive/intersectional feminist analysis of violence against women and powerful alignment with Atira’s mission, vision, values and philosophy. You approach your work and live your life from a decolonizing, women centered and social justice perspective. You thrive on a passion for standards and the promotion of continuous development. You are a team player who strives for excellence but loves to have a good laugh, is able to think fast, be critical, and make sound decisions without agonizing, all while working in an incredibly dynamic and fast-paced environment.
You understand current best practice models in public health. You are able to foster collaboration and effective working relationships with stakeholders that promote cooperative goals and contribute to an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect. You have a demonstrated knowledge of harm reduction, trauma- informed and violence-based care, cultural humility, and health and safety practices. You display comprehensive knowledge of project management principles and employ strong facilitation and conflict management skills. You utilize initiative, vision, independent thinking and creative problem-solving abilities to implement project plans and achieve project completion. You have excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively present information to relevant stakeholders at all levels of the organization, and also with community stakeholders.

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Master’s Degree in Public Health or a related health profession (e.g., RN or NP) and five (5) years’ recent clinical experience as well as specific experience working in public health. Eligible for registration with the appropriate professional body, if relevant. Experience in community environments is a definite asset.

• Resumes from qualified First Nations, Métis and or Inuit women are encouraged, as are resumes from Black women, women of colour, trans women, non-binary people whose gender expression is significantly femme, women who are disabled, and women from other equity seeking groups. Fluency in a language(s) other than English is an asset.

Application Process
Please provide a cover letter with a current resume describing how you meet or exceed the above-noted qualifications. Resumes with a Cover Letter unique to Atira are guaranteed a review. Candidates who lack the experience and qualifications set out in the posting will not be considered, although an exceptional cover letter and transferable skills may overcome lack of experience for some positions. Please go to www.atira.bc.ca/careers for a current list of postings.

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