Senior Program Analyst, TB Program

Government of Nunavut; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada seeks a Senior Program Analyst to enhance TB eradication efforts. The role focuses on developing and implementing health policies aimed at improving the health status of Nunavut communities. Responsibilities include program development and community coordination during TB outbreaks. Candidates should possess a post-secondary degree in healthcare and relevant public health experience, alongside familiarity with Inuit culture and languages. Strong project management and interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of relevant experience in public health.
• Ability to provide evidence-informed practices for TB interventions.
• Experience working in a culturally diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop policies and procedures for TB elimination.
• Organize and coordinate TB programming with health practitioners.
• Assist with community response to TB outbreaks.

Skills

Knowledge of public health practices

Project management skills

Fluency in Inuktut, English, and French

Education

Post-secondary degree in health care

Certification in communicable diseases

Job description

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This employment opportunity is open to all applicants.

Reporting to the Manager, Tuberculosis Programs, the Senior Program Analyst (Analyst) develops policies and procedures in support of the elimination of TB to three target audiences: clinic practitioners, facilities in which TB is spread and family members and individuals experiencing the effects of TB. The Analyst targets actions along a continuum of prevention, identification, diagnosis and treatment in relation to these three main target populations with the common goal of improving the overall health status of Nunavummiut.

The Senior Program Analyst provides program development expertise and develops resources used in the eradication of TB in Nunavut. The incumbent organizes and coordinates TB programming by integrating clinical knowledge of effective practices eradicating TB and applies this knowledge with Nunavut’s current TB management practices. The incumbent will be leading an intra-departmental team, in consultation with the TB Manager, comprised of the TB Nurse Educator, the TB Program Officer, the Finance division and Regional Budget Officers to conduct analyses if the new TB Program including financial, administrative, and clinical overview outcomes. The Analyst will occasionally assist with community response to a TB outbreak – for example, through the provision of coordination of services and in supporting health care providers or in the provision of “evidence informed practice” information for specific interventions in remote settings. When necessary, the Analyst will also assist with coordinating human resources, supporting project management supply and distribution efforts, ensuring supply and timely distribution of TB medications and necessary equipment, and structuring of roles and responsibilities.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a recognized post-secondary degree in health care field, such as Public Health, Population Health or Nursing, combined with further certification/knowledge of communicable diseases and epidemiological techniques or statistics. If the successful applicant is a Registered Nurse, they must be eligible to obtain registration with the College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANNN) prior to employment and maintain annual registration. Acceptable equivalences in education and two (2) years relevant experience will be considered. Knowledge of Inuit culture and the social determinants of health impacting Inuit communities is an asset. Public Health experience and knowledge on how to eradicate communicable diseases is also required along with experience in managing complex projects with a diverse team will be considered assets.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land,Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.