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Employment Opportunity
Keewaytinook Okimakanak/Northern Chiefs Council

KOTM Informatics Educator – Full or Part Time Position

The KOTM Informatics Educator coordinates telemedicine training for KO Telemedicine staff. S/he will work directly with Community Telemedicine Coordinators (CTCs) to assess training needs, provide telemedicine training, support the acquisition of specific telemedicine skills and knowledge, monitor learner success and performance and develop continuous learning plans and set skills goals. The KOTM Informatics Educator prepares hands-on and on-line learning materials, documents standard telemedicine procedures and prepares and updates procedural manuals.

The Health Informatics Educator will work with the Regional Telemedicine Coordinator and the Regional Medical Director to ensure the quality of telemedicine delivery in Keewaytinook Okimakanak communities.

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• RN or other health professional designation with equivalent First  Nation community health care delivery experience
• Knowledge of adult learning and training strategies
• Experience facilitating workshops
• Understanding of communications and learning technologies in health care delivery
• Experience working with physicians and other health care professionals
• Experience preparing, editing and/or updating manuals and reference materials
• Able to work as part of a team with an ability to complete work on schedule with minimal supervision
• Sensitivity to geographical and cultural needs of Nishnawbe people
• Bilingual an asset (Ojibway/ Oji-Cree/ Cree and English)
• Familiarity with e-mail and the internet is essential

KO Telemedicine offers excellent remuneration and benefits.  Salary will be dependant on qualifications and work experience.

Deadline for Applications is Nov 21, 2008

Please forward resume with cover letter and three references to:
Telemedicine Hiring Committee
Keewaytinook Okimakanak
Box 340, Balmertown, ON, P0V 1C0