Assistant Director Public Health Promotion-prevention

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

Reporting to the Director of Public Health, according to the Public Health Act and Ministry of Health and Social Services of Quebec laws and regulations in effect, concerning public health in Eeyou Istchee, the Cree Naskapi act and the Strategic Regional Plan of the Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay (CBHSSJB), the incumbent contributes to the public health promotion of health and well-being and prevention of trauma, disease and social issues for all population of Eeyou Istchee  through program planning, coordination, organization and reporting of such within the CBHSSJB Strategic Regional Plan, the Public Health Regional Action Plan, and the corresponding action plans of all the communities.

Collaborates to the planning of public health action plans and programs, and provides support for the delivery of those programs that are within the implementation responsibility of the Miyupimaatisiiun Group

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

Strategic responsibilities

• Elaborates and follows with coordinators of P/p, the effective actions of the regional action plan (RAP) through the identification of strategic orientations, potential challenges, objectives and priorities of its services.
• Leads intersectoral collaboration in planning and implementation of P/p programs with the regional and local public health teams.
• Represents the P/p sector at external provincial and federal programs.
• Works closely with all CBHSSJB departments to improve complementarity between preventive and care responsibilities and with the Communication team to favor information to the population.
• Collaborates closely with Public health (PH) Proximity Assistant Director for the consultation of bands, identification of PH priorities and transfer of expertise at the local level.
• Ensures the HR development of PH capacities through a diversity of learning approaches including formalizing links with external expertise for P/p teams:
• Healthy families (parental and child development);
• Healthy communities (healthy environments and healthy settings);
• Lifestyles and conditions reducing non-communicable diseases, trauma and psychosocial problems.
• Favors a Cree succession development respectful of actual contributors.
• Collaborates closely with all PH sectors to integrate common health determinants and approaches for the improvement pf P/p Miyupimaatisiiun.
• Supports the diversification of health promotion strategies in public health, notably with Miyupimaatisiiun public policies, advocacy for effective and culturally adapted actions, and with community mobilization and health education.

Tactical responsibilities

• Promotes ongoing, effective and open communication with coordinators and employees through keeping staff members informed of decisions that impact them and/or their department.
• Oversees the planning of human resources for the long, mid and short-terms.
• Strengthens a culture that values evidence-based decision making and supports Indigenous strength-based approaches.  
• Identifies and fosters opportunities for creativity, innovation and the use of new evidence-based practices for their relevance and effectiveness.
• Ensures the development of operational plans for the following teams, including timeline and key milestones:
• Healthy families (parental and child development)
• Healthy communities (healthy environments and healthy settings)
• Lifestyles and conditions reducing non-communicable diseases, trauma and psychosocial problems

Administrative responsibilities

• Ensures compliance and respect of the laws, regulations, ethics, norms, policies and procedures for the services rendered.
• Collaborates closely with administrative advisor and professionals to encourage use of tools created for a more efficient and equitable management.
• Ensures that coordinators assume overall management of employees by:
• Identifying training needs, recommending solutions, and supporting training and development for all the members of the team. 
• Monitoring and ensuring that individual performance is aligned with the overall objectives of the team and the Management Direction, including conducting periodic performance evaluations of employees. 
• Ensures the fiscal management of the Unit by: 
• Collaborating with the Financial Resources Direction in the development and management of the budget for the Direction, including participating in the budget process and conducting follow-up with direct reports on the management of expenditures.

REQUIREMENTS

Education and experience

• Bachelor degree in Social Sciences or a relevant health or human science field, with a Certificate or Master’s degree in Community/Public Health;

OR

• Bachelor degree and pertinent Community/Public Health studies and/or experience, with at least 5 years of pertinent experience;
• Five (5) years’ experience in public health practice or another relevant domain;
• Certificate or courses in health administration are an asset.

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Good understanding of the Health and Social Services network of Quebec, as well as of the Public Health programs, legislations regulations, and essential functions, as they apply in Quebec or Canada;
• Good understanding of public health and current issues in Quebec and Canada;
• Good knowledge public health and current issues in Indigenous populations; knowledge of youth social issues in Indigenous contexts an asset;
• Good knowledge of cultural safety principles, including knowledge of the Cree culture and history, and ability to apply Eeyou (Cree) culture, values, traditions and teachings into programs and services;
• Good knowledge of the social determinants of health framework;
• Competencies in strategic planning, integrated services and interdisciplinary team work;
• Competencies in public health practice and management; a good record in human, financial, and information resources management is an asset;
• Excellent positive leadership and teamwork skills, as well as strong communication skills, both for written and oral presentations;
• Collaborative management style is an asset;
• Knowledge of MS Office computer

LANGUAGE

• Fluent in English;
• Fluency in Cree and French is an asset.

OTHER

• Willing to travel.