Communicable Disease Technician

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Morden; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Manitoba is seeking a dedicated public health professional to provide community-based support to diverse populations. This role requires a recognized post-secondary education in health or social sciences, with a focus on public health. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a respect for cultural diversity, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Bilingualism in English and French is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years working with diverse populations from a community-based perspective.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of communicable disease management and harm reduction.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to individuals and communities within a public health context.
• Collaborate with health care professionals to improve community health outcomes.
• Travel to regional facilities based on job duties.

Skills

Knowledge of health care systems and programs

Demonstrated collaborative approach

Strong communication skills

Culturally diverse population respect

Organizational skills

Proficiency in both official languages

Education

Recognized post-secondary certificate, diploma, or degree in a health services or social sciences field

Post-secondary education specific to population and public health

Job description

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Department/Unit: Public Health Healthy Living

Work Location: Public Health-Healthy Living - Morden /Boundary Trails Health Centre

Hiring Status: Permanent

FTE: 1.0

Employment arrangement: In Person

Daily hours worked: 7.75

Annual base hours: 2015

Anticipated Start Date:As mutually agreed upon

Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives.

Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.

Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.

Position Overview

Experience

• Minimum two years working with diverse populations from a community-based perspective that supports individuals, families, groups and communities across the lifespan.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience working with diverse populations required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Recognized post-secondary certificate, diploma, or degree in a health services or social sciences field required.
• Post-secondary education specific to population and public health preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of health care systems and programs.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Demonstrated collaborative approach to working with individuals and families.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team using strong. communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of population health and health equity an asset.
• Demonstrated knowledge of communicable disease management and harm reduction an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative interdisciplinary environment that supports quality services/quality improvement and staff empowerment.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills and flexibility to meet the demands of the position.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to function within the professional code of ethics, professional standards and legislative requirements of the profession.
• Demonstrated ability to function independently and to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate ability to use an analytical and enquiring approach to program development and problem-solving.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• The incumbent will make decisions within the parameters of the program/site as assigned.
• Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.
• May provide service to behaviorally difficult situations involving patients/residents/families at times.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

All Health Care Workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy.

Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.

Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.

Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.