Negotiable Area Community Health Needs Assessment Coordinator PCN 1154751

Job title: Negotiable Area Community Health Needs Assessment Coordinator PCN 1154751

Job description: Horizon Health Network is an equal opportunity employer.

COMPETITION #: 2022-63003 External

BARGAINING UNIT: Non-Bargaining

ZONE: Fredericton, Miramichi, Moncton, Saint John

DEPARTMENT: DECH GEN HLTH PROM-ED

FACILITY: Negotiable

POSTING TYPE: Permanent Full Time

JOB TITLE: Community Health Needs Assessment Coordinator

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Bargaining

LANGUAGE: English Essential with spoken French

HOURS OF WORK: Day, Subject to change due to operational requirements

SALARY: $52,936 to $74,048 per year (Pay Band 4) (Based on 37.5 hours per week)

JOB PURPOSE:

Reporting directly to the Community Health Needs Assessment Research Lead(s), the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) Coordinator will work as part of a CHNA Engagement Team within the department of Population Health. The CHNA Engagement team consists of two Research Leads, Community Developers, and the CHNA Coordinator. The CHNA Coordinator will assist in the planning and facilitation of Horizon’s CHNA process which includes coordinating the CHNA communication strategy, and supporting the coordination of the planning, assessment, and accountability, and evaluation aspects of the CHNA process. Twenty-one community clusters, defined by the New Brunswick Health Council, that sit within Horizon’s region are engaged through the process of a CHNA. The CHNA Engagement Team will be engaging directly with two to three separate communities at any given time and the CHNA Coordinator will coordinate the communication plan across all communities as required throughout the entire CHNA cycle.

For this work, a CHNA is defined as a community engagement process facilitated by Horizon with community partners to identify and prioritize population health needs in local communities serviced by Horizon with the following objectives:

1) Enable Regional Health Authorities in the work of determining health service need and prioritizing health service delivery.

(2) Enable the Department of Health in the work of health care system planning and cross-department collaboration.

(3) Strengthen relationships between RHAs and local stakeholders involved in the work of improving population health in place-based communities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Coordination of the CHNA process to ensure alignment across the project
• Track CHNA expenses and timelines
• Communicate/engage with community partners and CHNA stakeholders.
• Coordinate and track CHNA facilitation across communities
• Schedule and organize meetings and connections
• Prepare communication and meeting materials (e.g. infographs, bulletins, etc.)
• Support group facilitation
• Develop PowerPoint presentations
• Manage databases
• Edit final CHNA reports
• Provide support to the Research Lead
• Support the implementation and execution of a CHNA evaluation process
• Work collaboratively with other Department of Population Health team members
• Collaborate with Horizon’s Communications Department and coordinate the translation of CHNA documents
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Good work record.
• Written and spoken competence in English (B2.1 or Advanced) and spoken competence in French (B1.2 or Intermediate Plus) are required.

Other Essential Requirements/Qualifications:

Some travel will be required and is eligible to work from home.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• University degree in the health sciences, or social sciences and/or relevant project coordinating experience (Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered)
• Interest in population health and health equity
• Project management experience and training
• Ability to manage complex relationships
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, both with internal systems and the public
• Strong computer skills such as Microsoft suite, database management, survey platforms, etc.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Demonstrates a proven track record in managing complex projects
• Written and spoken competence in English and French required.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Ability to travel throughout the region
• A valid driver’s license and the use of a vehicle
• Good work and attendance record
• Physically able to perform assigned duties.

Applications for this position must be submitted on-line by September 7, 2022.

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

NOTE: There will be no further postings for this position should there be no fully qualified applicants. If you wish to be considered for this position and have most of the qualifications as posted and the registration or licensure where required, you are encouraged to apply at this time.

Should testing be required to demonstrate language proficiency, the official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon hiring purposes.

Please quote Competition # 2022-63003-External. Horizon Health Network appreciates expressed interest, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Human Resources Department, Horizon Health Network.

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