Indigenous Diabetes Health Circle
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7 Generations Gestational Diabetes Prevention Program
Project Coordinator
Position Summary
The 7 Generations GDP Project Coordinator is responsible for implementing the 7 Generations Gestational Diabetes Prevention Project across Ontario according to approved proposal, work plan and budget.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Coordinate the Gestational Diabetes Prevention Project and front line worker training events across Ontario as per approved proposal and budget
- Coordinate and distribute the 7 Generations Gestational Wellness Tool Kit
- Facilitate workshops across Ontario surrounding gestational diabetes and pregnancy wellness
- Maintain budget, files, forms and administrative duties in an orderly and confidential manner
- Prepare program updates and monthly and quarterly reporting
- Represent IDHC at all functions in a professional manner and with respect to our mandate, mission statement and values
- Report to Executive Director/Program Director
- Perform other duties and responsibilities that may be designated by the Executive Director/Program Director
Accepting Applications until: October 20th, 2017
Salary Range: to be determined based on experience
Employment Period/Status: To begin immediately – March 31, 2018
Supervision: The 7 Generations GDP Coordinator will be under the supervision of the Traditional Knowledge Coordinator and report directly to the IDHC Program Director/Executive Director.
Qualifications:
- Minimum relevant college or university degree, with two- (2) years’ work and/or related experience
- Knowledge of issues and concerns of gestational diabetes, specifically in the Indigenous population
- Knowledge of the delivery of mainstream and Indigenous health care services
- Knowledge of Indigenous organizations, locally, provincially and nationally
- Knowledge of Indigenous communities and culture; language considered an asset
- Experience and expertise with public speaking, presentations skills and workshop facilitation
- Working knowledge of office technology, using a laptop computer for word processing, and communications. Knowledge of e-mail, database, and graphic/desktop publishing is not essential but will be viewed as an asset
- General knowledge of “financial accountability” and ability to work within a budget
- Established and proven record as a dependable and competent person, with strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Co-operative, conscientious, and reliable, with strong skills in planning and work organization
- Ability to work independently with a minimal amount of supervision, but also be willing to work as a team player
- Able to travel with valid driver’s license
Location: To be determined
Preference will be given to applicants of Indigenous Ancestry.
For more information, please contact the IDHC head office at the address/phone/fax/email below.
Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of intent and resume to the Executive Director of the:
Indigenous Diabetes Health Circle
ATTN: Roslynn Baird
3250 Schmon Pkwy, Unit 1B, Thorold, ON, L2V 4Y6
Phone: (905) 938-2915 or 1-888-514-1370
Fax: 1-866-352-0485
Web: www.soadi.ca
Email: [email protected]