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Oral Health Project - Part Time Employment Opp
Posted 13 January 2012, 11:43 am AST
Kungatsiajuk': Supporting the Healthy Smiles of NunatuKavut Children
"Healthy Smiles" Coordinator Position
NunatuKavut, Labrador-Grenfell Regional Health Authority, and researchers at Dalhousie University and Memorial University of Newfoundland have received funding to conduct a three-year research study about improving the oral health of NunatuKavut youth in southeastern Labrador.
We are seeking applications to hire a "Healthy Smiles" Coordinator to serve as an important link between NunatuKavut community members, health care providers (dentists, nurses, dieticians), and the research team.
SUMMARY:
The co-ordinator position will serve as a single point of contact for community members who live in the southeastern communities of Labrador and are in need of dental care.
This is a part-time (18.5 hours per week), three-year position in partnership with the NunatuKavut's Health and Social Sector. The starting date is February 15th, 2012.
The position will be located on the southeast coast of Labrador (any community between Cartwright and Lodge Bay).
DUTIES:
- Assist in coordination of research activities: (1) collecting oral health data
- Talking with community members (care-givers and children) about oral health services and developing policy recommendations to improve oral health promotion and oral health care service delivery.
- Assist parents/guardians to understand their child's dental care needs, treatment options, and available resources.
- Coordinate referrals and appointments for consultations and dental care services.
- Maintain records on the use of services of the coordinator.
- Document and record the issues and barriers that arise in accessing dental care.
- Coordinate and attend story-based research activities, assist with health intervention design, and policy-making workshops in the communities.
- Coordinate and attend a knowledge-sharing community meeting.
- Participate in a project team wrap-up meeting.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Successfully completed post-secondary education (Diploma or Degree).
Leadership, organizational, written and verbal communication, and excellent interpersonal skills.
Self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as a member of a team.
Able to meet deadlines and willing to work flexible hours.
Knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office programs.
Familiarity using digital technologies (i.e., digital cameras, digital voice recorders, and
multimedia software) and social networks (i.e., Facebook, Twitter, etc.).
Must have own transportation, vehicle insurance, and willingness to travel extensively to the individual communities on the southeast coast and Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Salary will be $20 per hour plus benefits and vacation pay. The coordinator will work from a home office and be provided with a basic PC laptop with internet/wireless capability, printer, and a monthly fixed stipend to offset phone/fax/internet connection (including long distance charges) costs. Travel costs will be reimbursed at appropriate travel rates.
To apply for this position, please forward resume, cover letter, and names of three references via mail, fax or email by January 30th, 2012 to:
"Healthy Smiles" Coordinator Position – NunatuKavut
c/o Darlene Wall
P. O. Box 460, Station C
Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL
A0P 1C0
Fax: 709-896-0594
Email: dwall@nunatukavut.ca
"Healthy Smiles" Coordinator Position
NunatuKavut, Labrador-Grenfell Regional Health Authority, and researchers at Dalhousie University and Memorial University of Newfoundland have received funding to conduct a three-year research study about improving the oral health of NunatuKavut youth in southeastern Labrador.
We are seeking applications to hire a "Healthy Smiles" Coordinator to serve as an important link between NunatuKavut community members, health care providers (dentists, nurses, dieticians), and the research team.
SUMMARY:
The co-ordinator position will serve as a single point of contact for community members who live in the southeastern communities of Labrador and are in need of dental care.
This is a part-time (18.5 hours per week), three-year position in partnership with the NunatuKavut's Health and Social Sector. The starting date is February 15th, 2012.
The position will be located on the southeast coast of Labrador (any community between Cartwright and Lodge Bay).
DUTIES:
- Assist in coordination of research activities: (1) collecting oral health data
- Talking with community members (care-givers and children) about oral health services and developing policy recommendations to improve oral health promotion and oral health care service delivery.
- Assist parents/guardians to understand their child's dental care needs, treatment options, and available resources.
- Coordinate referrals and appointments for consultations and dental care services.
- Maintain records on the use of services of the coordinator.
- Document and record the issues and barriers that arise in accessing dental care.
- Coordinate and attend story-based research activities, assist with health intervention design, and policy-making workshops in the communities.
- Coordinate and attend a knowledge-sharing community meeting.
- Participate in a project team wrap-up meeting.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Successfully completed post-secondary education (Diploma or Degree).
Leadership, organizational, written and verbal communication, and excellent interpersonal skills.
Self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as a member of a team.
Able to meet deadlines and willing to work flexible hours.
Knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office programs.
Familiarity using digital technologies (i.e., digital cameras, digital voice recorders, and
multimedia software) and social networks (i.e., Facebook, Twitter, etc.).
Must have own transportation, vehicle insurance, and willingness to travel extensively to the individual communities on the southeast coast and Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Salary will be $20 per hour plus benefits and vacation pay. The coordinator will work from a home office and be provided with a basic PC laptop with internet/wireless capability, printer, and a monthly fixed stipend to offset phone/fax/internet connection (including long distance charges) costs. Travel costs will be reimbursed at appropriate travel rates.
To apply for this position, please forward resume, cover letter, and names of three references via mail, fax or email by January 30th, 2012 to:
"Healthy Smiles" Coordinator Position – NunatuKavut
c/o Darlene Wall
P. O. Box 460, Station C
Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL
A0P 1C0
Fax: 709-896-0594
Email: dwall@nunatukavut.ca