Primary Health Care Coordinator

3 weeks ago


Halifax, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time
About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Primary Health Care Manager and Lead, the Primary Health Care (PHC) Coordinator will work as a Practice Facilitator to provide practice support and advance the strategic priorities in Primary Health Care, Chronic Disease Management and Wellness, and the Department of Family Practice portfolio. The PHC Coordinator will be focused on supporting, reporting, optimization, efficiency and have responsibility to lead the planning, ongoing development, implementation and evaluation of services and project initiatives.


The incumbent works closely with Primary Health Care leadership, providers, teams and stakeholders to ensure localized support for planning, coordination, facilitation, and evaluation of PHC projects/initiatives. The PHC coordinator is responsible for developing and maintaining strong working relationships with health care staff, provincial and other Zonal and NSH departments, external individuals and partner agencies.

The Primary Health Care Coordinator will work collaboratively with family physicians and other health care providers and teams to support change management strategies that are inherent in the services plan for primary health care.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

  • Baccalaureate degree preferably from a health discipline/health related science
  • Current registration with professional association if applicable
  • Two years' of recent related experience
  • Organizational and project management skills. Superior time management skills in order to prioritize and complete assignments
  • Chronic Disease Management experience preferred
  • Coordination and Project Management Skills
  • Broad knowledge of the health system with high level understanding of population health approaches, community development, primary health care, health prevention and promotion, and disease management
  • Experience in Practice Facilitation including coaching, facilitation, change management strategies, and quality improvement is an asset
  • Experience working in a family practice setting with family physicians an asset
  • Sound knowledge and skill working in an interdisciplinary setting
  • Ability to analyze information to identify priorities and emerging issues
  • Superior communication skills – written, oral, presentation
  • Efficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook – smartsheets an asset
  • Demonstrated high degree of independent decision making, self-direction, motivation and team building/leadership skills
  • Understanding of Behavior Change Techniques
  • Valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License
  • Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.

Please ensure your resume is up-to-date and includes all relevant education, experience, training and certifications.

Hours
  • Permanent, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
  • Shifts may include evenings, weekends and holidays
Compensation and Incentives

$34.11- $42.68 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.



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