Assistant Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in a health-related field, health informatics, information technology, or a related discipline.
• Experience in implementing and managing large-scale community-based projects; familiarity with project management tools and techniques.
• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture and values, and of the geographical and health care challenges of Indigenous people and Indigenous organizations in Ontario.
• Experience working with diverse partners; familiarity with health system in the district.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Proficiency in computer programs such as M/S Word, Excel, and the use of email; ability to learn communications technology and systems software quickly.
• Dedication to service excellence

Nice To Haves

• Indigenous community-based experience is preferred; administrative experience in a health or social service field is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Monitors the clinical activities of the Virtual Emergency Support Program.
• Monitors the VES unit connectivity and coordinates it with KNET and nursing stations for trouble shooting.
• Coordinates weekly equipment checks with the nursing stations enrolled in the VES program.
• Trains health professionals, i.e. physicians on PCVC and nurse's equipment checks calls.
• Coordinates tracking the utilization of the Virtual Emergency units.
• Maintains efficient communication with the communities enrolled in the program.
• Acts as the point of contact for the virtual emergency program activities.
• Receives feedback from the health teams at the nursing stations regarding the delivery of the Virtual Emergency Services.
• Follows up with the community physicians and obtains their feedback regarding the delivery of the services.
• Takes the lead in maintaining and updating the profiles of the communities enrolled in the project.
• Coordinates the maintenance of the program objectives.
• Initiates engagement and orientation for new health professionals to the program.
• Maintains engagement of all project partners.
• Schedules projects partners meetings, drafts agenda and maintain accurate minutes.
• Maintains contact with KNET 2417 emergency on-call technician.
• Provides progress notes to the working group.
• Leads Community Engagement.
• Receives BCRs or letters of support for the project.
• Ensures that First Nation leadership is knowledgeable of the VES program.
• Receives feedback from health director regarding delivery of services.
• Assumes the role of OTNHub Nursing Support Programs Lead.
• Works with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) to keep the nursing team that requires access provisioned for OTN Hub access accounts.
• Keeps an up-to-date and current access spreadsheet to know who has access with OTN.
• Works with the nursing team to review and train on the programs within the OTNHUB.
• Demonstrates commitment to KO eHealth staff team.
• Participate in regular KO eHealth staff meetings and regional clinical meetings.
• Participates in annual performance evaluation as required.
• Participates in training and updating activities as required as per goals set during annual performance appraisal.
• Maintains good communication links with the communities to facilitate effective telemedicine activities.
• Undertakes special projects and research as required.