HCV Project Coordinator – Ref #2024-059

Job Summary:

The Hepatitis C Project Coordinator is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, and implementation of community-based testing initiatives. The Hepatitis C Project Coordinator will collaborate with community leaders and health system providers to conduct readiness assessments, coordinate training, and oversee quality control and monitoring and evaluation data.

The Hepatitis C Project Coordinator will be directly accountable to the Harm Reduction Manager.

The term for this position ends March 31, 2025.

Qualifications:

• Persons of First Nations ancestry will be given preference (OHRC, Part II, Special Employment)
• University degree in a health-related field
• A minimum of one year of previous experience in health planning and project management
• A minimum of one year of previous experience in health promotion and education
• A minimum of one year of previous experience in blood borne infections, harm reduction, and/or public health
• Valid Class G driver's license
• The ability to perform the requirements of the position on a regular basis

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Provides overall coordination of the Sioux Lookout and community-based components of the Dried Blood Spot Testing initiative;
2. Conducts community consultation processes such as community visits, meetings, video conferences, and teleconferences;
3. Develops detailed workplans with the project team, community leaders, and local healthcare providers;
4. Coordinates training of community-based workers to support increased access to testing for blood-borne infections;
5. Provides logistical support for community-based testing initiatives;
6. Coordinates data collection for ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the project;
7. Collaborates with existing SLFNHA initiatives for harm reduction and control of blood borne infections and contributes to broader SLFNHA program planning processes as requested;
8. Writes reports and proposals, as necessary, to support the development of the hepatitis C projects and initiatives;
9. Contributes to the development of methods and tools for sharing and disseminating knowledge generated by the hepatitis C projects and initiatives;
10. Maintains a regional Hep C Micro Elimination Committee through planning bimonthly meetings, reviewing memberships, and acting as a liaison between external stakeholders;
11. All other duties as assigned.

Closing Date: Open until filled

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