Public Health Assistant

Government of Nunavut Recruitment•NU, NU

14h•CA$78,303 - CA$88,879•Onsite

About The Position

This employment opportunity is restricted to Nunavut Inuit in Baker Lake only. An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies. Reporting to the Supervisor Health Programs and may receive clinical and program direction from Public Health Nurses who are the public health team leads in the community and provide clinical supports and services that assist with implementation of public health programs for individuals and the community as a whole. The Public Health Assistant (PHA) provides local and Inuit knowledge for delivery of public health programs while assisting with a range of program functions. The PHA will also be actively engaged with individual clients and community in pursuit of achieving community wellness goals. You will support a range of programs including the clinical programs of tuberculosis prevention, detection and treatment, maternal and child health clinical programs (prenatal home visiting, breastfeeding support, assisting with well-child immunizations programs program’s, etc), sexual health clinics and chronic disease prevention and detection initiatives. You will directly impact territorial residents and Inuit, in particular, by improving the accessibility and relevance of public health programming, by enhancing the public’s understanding and perception of services and by acting as a cultural and linguistic interpreter. The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations. As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement. The Department of Health (HEA) is responsible for health services and social programming in Nunavut. Staff at HEA work to improve the health and well-being of Nunavummiut by addressing the differing needs of each community through culturally appropriate programs and services.

Requirements

Nunavut Inuit in Baker Lake only.

Responsibilities

Provides local and Inuit knowledge for delivery of public health programs.
Assists with a range of program functions.
Actively engaged with individual clients and community in pursuit of achieving community wellness goals.
Supports programs including tuberculosis prevention, detection and treatment.
Supports maternal and child health clinical programs (prenatal home visiting, breastfeeding support, assisting with well-child immunizations programs, etc).
Supports sexual health clinics.
Supports chronic disease prevention and detection initiatives.
Improves the accessibility and relevance of public health programming.
Enhances the public’s understanding and perception of services.
Acts as a cultural and linguistic interpreter.