Program Coordinator- Community Oncology Education and Transitions of Care

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority•Winnipeg, MB

5d•Onsite

About The Position

CancerCare Manitoba (CCMB) provides health services in facilities located on the treaty territories and ancestral lands of the Anishinaabeg, Anishininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Denesuline, Nehethowuk, Ininiwak, Nêhiyawak Nations and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We acknowledge northern Manitoba includes lands that were and are the ancestral lands of the Inuit. We acknowledge harms and dedicate ourselves to building relationships and collaborating with First Nations, Inuit and Métis people. Through this commitment, and rooted in Truth and Reconciliation, we will improve health experiences and outcomes for Indigenous Peoples. CCMB recognizes the importance of building an exemplary health care labour force that is inclusive and reflective of the population it serves. We are committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices, including increasing the representation of Indigenous Peoples at all levels of our workforce. We encourage First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals to apply. CCMB upholds legislation and guidance calls and provincial commitments in the following foundational documents: The Path to Reconciliation Act; Truth and Reconciliation Principles of Reconciliation; Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action; United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Articles; What We Learned to Date report on the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act; The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act Action Plan; National Inquiry Calls for Justice; Health System Commitment to Disrupt and Dismantle Racism. The Program Coordinator - Community Oncology Education and Care Transitions, works under the direction of the Manager and is responsible for leading the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs and initiatives for primary care providers, cancer surgeons, CCMB staff, and Community Cancer Program staff across Manitoba. The role advances health equity, cultural safety, and trauma- and violence-informed practice as foundational principles, with a specific focus on improving cancer outcomes for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples and other equity-denied populations. This position leads the coordination for the Transitions of Care program, overseeing quality control of existing clinical processes and supporting the implementation of new transitions throughevidence-based approaches and consensus building with clinical teams. The role also leads the coordination of a provincial patient education materials program, managing the full lifecycle of materials development from intake through review, approval, and publication. Working collaboratively with the program team, education coordinators, and a broad range of provincial interest holders, the coordinator ensures that educational programs, transitions of care initiatives, and patient resources are responsive to identified needs, grounded in CCMB’s clinical priorities, and aligned with the CCMB Roadmap and Accreditation Canada requirements. The incumbent coordinates grant submissions, reporting, and workplans, and provides direct day-to-day supervision to the Community Oncology Program Education team.

Requirements

Post secondary degree in Health Sciences, Social Services or Nursing is required from an accredited educational institution.
3 years project management experience - implementing in a healthcare or other relevant environment
2 years of supervisory experience
2 years program planning and evaluation experience
2 years experience in planning educational programs or events for adults
1 year of experience with writing applications for grant funding and progress reports, developing and managing work plans and budgets
Active member in good standing of an associated regulatory body as appropriate
May be required to travel throughout the service area requiring a valid Manitoba driver’s license and use of a personal motor vehicle.
Must have satisfactory employment record
Must be legally able to work in Canada

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary education in project management is strongly preferred.
Masters degree preferred
Experience in change management in a health care setting is strongly preferred
Certificate or degree in Adult Education
Knowledge of transition of care points in the clinical care pathway
Knowledge of the cancer care system and experience in the continuing education of health professionals
Experience working in a primary care or cancer surgery setting
Experience with electronic health records (EMR)
PMP, PRINCE2 or PMBOK certification an asset
PROSCI certification an asset
Understanding of and experience working to address the impacts of colonization, systemic racism, and historical trauma on the health and wellbeing of impacted individuals and communities
Experience working with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities and/or equity-deserving populations
Knowledge of Indigenous cultural safety and anti-racism actions, inquests and reports, e.g., Jordan's Principle, Joyce's Principle, and the Brian Sinclair Inquest
Ability to speak French is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Leading the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs and initiatives for primary care providers, cancer surgeons, CCMB staff, and Community Cancer Program staff across Manitoba.
Advancing health equity, cultural safety, and trauma- and violence-informed practice as foundational principles, with a specific focus on improving cancer outcomes for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples and other equity-denied populations.
Leading the coordination for the Transitions of Care program, overseeing quality control of existing clinical processes and supporting the implementation of new transitions through evidence-based approaches and consensus building with clinical teams.
Leading the coordination of a provincial patient education materials program, managing the full lifecycle of materials development from intake through review, approval, and publication.
Ensuring that educational programs, transitions of care initiatives, and patient resources are responsive to identified needs, grounded in CCMB’s clinical priorities, and aligned with the CCMB Roadmap and Accreditation Canada requirements.
Coordinating grant submissions, reporting, and workplans.
Providing direct day-to-day supervision to the Community Oncology Program Education team.