UNION OF NOVA SCOTIA MI’KMAQ EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Health Department· Membertou, Nova Scotia
Title: Unama’ki Diabetes Lead
Description: Reporting to the Director of Health, the Unama’ki Diabetes Lead supports Unama’ki Mi’kmaw communities in a public health capacity, supporting diabetes prevention and management initiatives. This role will explore strategic action in development of diabetes prevention and management programing.
Location: The Diabetes lead will be required to travel regularly throughout Unama’ki/Cape Breton and occasionally within mainland Nova Scotia and nationally.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Active license with the Nova Scotia College of Dietitians and Nutritionists or with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) certification or willingness to obtain
• Proficient with online communication and file management
• Knowledge of Indigenous and/or Mi’kmaw communities/organizations or willingness to learn
• A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable, insured vehicle is required.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience in a health care setting
• Experience working with Mi’kmaw or other Indigenous communities considered an asset
• Understanding of Mi’kmaq or Indigenous ways of knowing considered an asset
• Knowledge of diabetes care and prevention
• Strong program development and evaluation skills
• Ability to speak and/or understand the Mi’kmaw language is an asset
• Strong understanding of the social determinants of health
  Please note that the duties outlined in this job posting are not exhaustive and other duties may be required.
  Location: Membertou Office
  Duration: Full-time, one-year term position with possibility of renewal
  Supervisor: Director of Health
  Closing Date: Open until filled
  **Only potential candidates considered will be contacted for interviews. Personal suitability will also be considered during the hiring process. UNSM hires based on merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; however, qualified Aboriginal applicants will be given priority in accordance with the Aboriginal Employment Preference policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission

• Work in collaboration with Unama’ki Mi’kmaw community health centers, provincial health authorities, diabetes educators, health navigators, and healthcare organizations
• Work with a team to develop a plan for mapping existing diabetes management and prevention services, initiatives, or policies serving the Unama’ki/Cape Breton Mi’kmaw communities
• Identify culturally appropriate approaches to diabetes prevention and management that have been successful for Mi’kmaw communities in Unama’ki
• Work with a team to develop a plan for engaging communities to identify priority areas for supporting prevention of diabetes and diabetes related health outcomes
• Help create culturally appropriate tools and resources to support community members, health care workers/navigators, and health centers with navigation of diabetes services.
• Develop culturally appropriate tools and resources that can support communities to evaluate the success of their diabetes programs and services
• Work with a team to support Mi’kmaw youth living with diabetes through collaborative programing such as land-based camps
• Attend community events to offer resources related to diabetes
• Stay current with Diabetes Canada guidelines and best practices
• Promote culturally safe care and interprofessional collaboration
• Write and assist with funding proposals, workplans, and budgets
• Complete required project/funding reports