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Employment Opportunity

Keewaytinook Okimakanak/Northern Chiefs Council is looking for a full time

Education Program Coordinator

The Education Program Coordinator position will focus on working with education programs, First Nations health organizations, Health Canada and community health providers to identify priorities with regards to providing education and support to community health workers in First Nations communities.  Education, support and training will be integrated into the framework of organizations which provide education, training and support to health care providers working in First Nations communities.

Working with the KO Telehealth Team, the Education Program Coordinator identifies a strategy for providing continuing education, support and professional development for the health service providers in the Sioux Lookout Zone of the First Nation and Inuit Health Branch.  The Education Program Coordinator will document this strategy for application to other First Nations health regions, as per Contribution Agreement with Health Canada.

The ideal Candidate will possess:

Registered Nurse professional designation or Health Planning Background
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work as a team member as well as independently
Computer skills
Knowledge of the Keewaytinook Okimakanak and other Sioux Lookout Zone communities
Ability to prepare and submit reports
Able to speak Oji-Cree an asset

Salary will be dependant on qualifications and work experience.

Deadline for Applications: Friday August 17/06

Please forward: resume, cover letter and three references to:

Telehealth Hiring Committee
Keewaytinook Okimakanak
Box 340
Balmertown, ON
P0V 1C0