Job Description

Location: Mount Pearl Square

COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATOR (Health Promotion Consultant) REVISED
Mount Pearl Square
Remote Work Opportunities
Permanent, Full-Time
01581POS
Hours (Your hours of work will follow the flexible work schedule in accordance with Article 19.01(a) of the NAPE-HP Collective Agreement, based on 150 hours within a designated 4 week period (by mutual agreement). This position normally works 75 hours bi-weekly; 8 hour days.) Salary CG-39 ($37.94 - $42.46) Competition Number 2024006202 Posted Date 24 September 2024 Closing Date 1 October 2024

About Us
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.

NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 510,550 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 22,000 people. NLHealthServices.ca

Job Summary
The Health Promotion Division is seeking a highly motivated individual and independent thinker, with interest in using a comprehensive population health promotion approach to preventing disease and injury and improving overall health status. The key responsibilities include: apply a population health approach, including determinants of health and health equity to the analysis of health issues; and plan, implement and evaluate health promotion action using principles of community development, work closely with community partners, i.e. municipalities and community groups to support their goals of healthy community. Develop plans to achieve measurable health promotion goals and objectives based on situational assessment findings. Communicate health promotion information effectively with diverse audiences using appropriate approaches and technologies. Collaborate with partners across sectors to enhance the impact and sustainability of health promotion action. Utilize a strong understanding of the development of, and advocacy, for, policies to improve health and reduce inequities. Offer leadership to build health promotion capacity and performance including team and individual level learning.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Occasionally lifts and moves resource material such as audiovisual equipment and workshop materials between 10 - 25 lbs.
Regularly sits to a computer, stands/walks or drives to and from sites to participate in workshops and training sessions in the region where there is repetitive alertness required.
Regularly operates a computer, performs fine finger or precision work where visual concentration is regarding to read text, perform data entry and compile statistical reports.
Regularly auditory concentration is required for routine verbal communication.
Regularly there is time pressures and deadlines to fulfill work activities, complete reports and to respond to funding requests.
Occasionally there is lack of control over pace of work due to requirement to participate in community meetings and committee work.
Occasionally work results in fatigue, requiring periods of rest.

Job Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion/Health Studies or a bachelor's degree in a related discipline is required.
Master's degree in Health Promotion or Public Health would be an asset.
Minimum of two years' experience in community-based health promotion including the application of population health and health promotion theory and strategies; retrieval and analysis of health status information; and identifying appropriate health promotion actions, is required.
Experience facilitating community mobilization and building community capacity around shared health priorities would be and asset.
Demonstrated leadership in team and organizational learning in order to advance health promotion goals.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills; knowledge of adult learning principles.
The use of a private vehicle is a condition of employment and travel throughout the region is an expectation of the role.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.

If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health NAPE HP Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health NAPE HP Regional Bargaining Unit.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately

To become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.
Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: [email protected]. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing [email protected] as soon as possible.

Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.