TREKK Project Coordinator (Meningitis Module), Emergency Department - Jobs in Halifax, NS

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Company : IWK HealthReq ID: 143993Department/Program: Emergency, Childrens Health ProgramLocation: HalifaxType of Employment: Temporary Hourly PT long-assignment (50% FTE) for one year x 1 position(s)Start Date: ASAPUnion Status: Non-union, Management/Non Union Bargaining UnitCompensation: $28.0499 - $35.0623 /hourClosing Date: 08 November, 2022 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. Working in Mi’kma’ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.The OpportunityTranslating Emergency Knowledge for Kids (TREKK)’s vision is for every child to receive the highest standard of care whether they are treated in a pediatric or general emergency department. This is a national program with an active team in Nova Scotia comprised of members from medicine, nursing, allied health and family partners. Our TREKK Nova Scotia (TREKK NS) team is based at IWK Health and has connections to hospitals throughout Atlantic Canada.Under the supervision of Dr. Shannon MacPhee, the TREKK Project Coordinator will be part of the collaborative TREKK NS team. The main goal of this position is to coordinate the development and successful completion of new resources on pediatric meningitis aimed at patients/families and health care providers. Resources aimed at health care providers include a graphic algorithm for meningitis management, podcast, video, interactive online teaching module, teaching video on lumbar puncture. Parent resources will include an animated, educational video.This position reports to the TREKK NS Project Manager (Clinical). However, tasks and instructions may be delegated from other team members within the TREKK NS. This is a Part-time Term position working an average of 18.75 hours per week for a period of 1 year with the possibility of extension.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Providing support and organizational skills to the TREKK NS team
• Monitoring progress and creating status reports on progress/timelines for the team
• Scheduling stakeholder meeting and facilitating communication between team members/stakeholders
• Sourcing and coordinating production of teaching videos and podcast (utilizing the clinical knowledge and expertise of other team members).
• Assisting with the organization of off-site teaching sessions in Emergency Departments in Nova Scotia
• Liaising with the National TREKK team

Hours of WorkMonday to Fridays (generally weekday hours with some flexibility for evening work on occasion for teaching/outreach sessions)Your Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree (required)
• Certificate in project management an asset
• Previous experience in project/program coordination an asset
• Experience working with RFP proposals an asset. Experience in working with vendors who supply video production, podcast or graphic design would also be an asset.
• Excellent organizational skills including managing time and determining priorities are essential
• Strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for interaction with health professionals, parents and other family members
• Ability to share information in an effective and collaborative manner. The ability to work well as a team member is critical to the role.
• Ability to work through issues and concerns with effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently with accountability, as well as work as a part of a team
• Ability to quickly comprehend the nature and scope of projects and activities being undertaken in order to anticipate own work, re-scheduling that might be required and information that needs to be transmitted to other staff
• Ability to work at a high level of accuracy and pay close attention to detail
• Proficient working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials. Additionally, as per Nova Scotia’s COVID-19 Vaccine mandate, any offer of employment will be conditional upon submitting proof of full vaccination status. Medical exceptions or any other kind of requested exception based upon the Health Centre’s obligations pursuant to the Nova Scotia Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basisIf you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.Quick Apply

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