Senior Virtual Care Technical Specialist

Government of Nunavut Recruitment•Iqaluit, NU

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager, Virtual Care within the Health Information Unit (HIU), the Senior Virtual Care Technical Specialist (Specialist) provides expert technical advice and support to the functional operation, and maintenance of the Nunavut Virtual Care Network. As the team lead, the Specialist will supervise linkages within the Nunavut Virtual Care Program and will be knowledgeable in interpreting and applying regional, territorial, national and international standards to program and network activities. As an expert in Virtual Care equipment (both hardware and software), the position will work with training coordinators to oversee training materials and work with eHealth technicians to deliver this training to all clients. 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. Department of Health 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

Expertise in Virtual Care equipment (both hardware and software).
Knowledgeable in interpreting and applying regional, territorial, national and international standards.

Responsibilities

Provides expert technical advice and support to the functional operation, and maintenance of the Nunavut Virtual Care Network.
Supervises linkages within the Nunavut Virtual Care Program.
Interprets and applies regional, territorial, national and international standards to program and network activities.
Works with training coordinators to oversee training materials.
Works with eHealth technicians to deliver training to all clients.