Community Health Board Coordinator

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•New Glasgow, NS

2d•CA$35 - CA$42•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Zone Manager, the Community Health Board Coordinator provides support to the community health boards to achieve the mandate of Community Health Boards as outlined in the Health Authorities Act and regulations. The Community Health Board Coordinator is a contributing member of the Public Engagement and Community Health Boards Support team and supports the Community Health Boards in facilitating a collaborative community health planning cycle, by using a population health approach and applying the principles of community development and health promotion. The Community Health Board Coordinator facilitates organizational development; and assists with Board recruitment, volunteer support, training, and other functions that contribute to the successful ongoing operations of Community Health Boards. The key responsibility of the Community Health Board Coordinator is, with the direction of the Zone Manager and with support of the Zone Administrative Assistant, to support the Community Health Boards via the tasks and guidelines outlined in the provincial CHB Operations Manual.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Health education/promotion, public health, community development, adult education, or a combination of relevant education and work experience in community health or community development
2 years of related experience required
Experience working with community-based organizations, groups or projects
Knowledge and demonstrated application of the principles of health promotion, the prevention continuum and population health assessment
Knowledge and experience with program planning and evaluation methods (including logic models)
Experience in community health planning, community development and community or public engagement
Experience in volunteer board development, working with diverse groups and teams in a community setting
Demonstrated skills in report writing, facilitation and knowledge of the principles of adult education
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize work
Ability to think and act independently and strategically
Ability to work constructively as part of a larger team
Ability to organize workload and meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

Foundations of Public Participation Certificate (International Association for Public Participation)
Cultural competency and cultural safety training
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Responsibilities

Provides support to the community health boards to achieve their mandate.
Supports Community Health Boards in facilitating a collaborative community health planning cycle using a population health approach and applying principles of community development and health promotion.
Facilitates organizational development.
Assists with Board recruitment, volunteer support, and training.
Supports Community Health Boards via tasks and guidelines outlined in the provincial CHB Operations Manual.