Health Educator Senior

Position # : 201992

Expected Start Date: To be determined; open until filled.

Union: HSAS

Facility: La Ronge Health Centre

City/Town: La Ronge

Department: Population Health Promotion

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 224 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Field Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Health Educator - Senior $39.44 to $48.226

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: The Health Educator – Senior provides leadership for the development, implementation and evaluation of population-based strategies to create the conditions that support health for residents of Saskatchewan. This position leads and builds capacity for the development of healthy public policy, creating supportive environments, strengthening community action, and re-orienting health services.

This position engages with other population health staff, SHA departments, inter-sectoral agencies, and community partners to help set direction for population health promotion strategies, with an emphasis on addressing social determinant of health and increasing health equity. This position collaborates with the Manager regarding program development to ensure continuous improvement occurs using best practice information.

"Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

Two (2) years' relevant work experience determined by Employer.

Education

Bachelor degree in Community Development, Social Sciences, or Health Education

Licenses

Valid Class 5 driver's license

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge in Population Health Promotion current research on strategies/outcomes

Knowledge in marginalized populations

Demonstrates ability in teaching, facilitation and group activities

Knowledge in population health promotion approaches and community development

Ability to take initiative

Tact, diplomacy and ability to represent the Dept. in the public or in the media

Has demonstrated strong critical thinking, financial and analytical skills

Ability to be flexible and willing to change

Advance computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Access).

Proven skill in program or project planning and evaluation.

Preference to applicants fluent in Indigenous languages common to the region

Ability to lead/encourage/advise/collaborate with colleagues to achieve goals

Superior interpersonal, communication and writing skills

Knowledge of the population health approach and social determinants of health

Knowledge of Indigenous Culture and traditions

Ability to work independently

Ability to be innovative and creative

Demonstrated ability to develop funding proposals

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.