Manager needle exchange
E based in L is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Manager needle exchange. City of Toronto’s Public Health, Strategy, and Clinical Services division oversee public health initiatives, strategic planning, and clinical programs. It manages health promotion, disease prevention, and community health services. By prioritizing evidence-based practices and collaboration, it supports Toronto’s health infrastructure and contributes to the city’s overall health outcomes and quality of life. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: City of Toronto
Division: Public Health, Strategy and Clinical Services
Section: Mental Health, Substance Use, Harm Reduction and Treatment Services
Position: Manager needle exchange
No of Vacancies: 2
Salary: $122000.00 – $158105.00 yearly
Employment Type: Full time/Temporary (12 months)
Job Category: Health Services
Affiliation: Non-Union
Location: 277 Victoria St, Toronto, ON M5B 2L6, Canada
Shift: Monday to Saturday 10am-10pm and Sundays 10am-5pm (35 hours per week Evenings and weekends)
Job ID: 35097
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have Master’s Degree in a professional discipline such as public health, nursing, social work, social policy, social service, public administration, or discipline relevant to the job profile
Experience: Candidates should have extensive experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating health related programs
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have significant experience within a community-based substance use, mental health, harm reduction, and treatment program, in a community agency, community health center, or hospital setting
- The candidates should possess extensive experience managing/supervising staff in a health-related field
- The candidates should demonstrate the ability to successfully initiate and manage change
- The candidates should have demonstrated strong project management skills and should be able to prepare reports, articles, and deliver effective presentations
- The candidates should have excellent interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills
- The candidates should demonstrate the ability to work in multidisciplinary public health teams
- The candidates should have Exposure to collective agreements and relevant legislation including PHIPA, FIPPA, MFIPPA, Employment Standards Act, and Occupational Health & Safety Act
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to manage The Works and related off-site associated harm reduction and substance use treatment service locations and able to provide managerial oversight to a team of on-site supervisors and oversee the day-to-day operations of the clinical services provided
- The candidates should be able to ensure the provision of nursing and case management services for a variety of substance use-related issues and able to develop and implement detailed work plans and recommend policies regarding program-specific requirements
- The candidates should be able to supervise the day-to-day operation of all direct reports, including scheduling, assigning, and reviewing work and able to monitor and evaluate staff performance, approve salary increments, and recommend disciplinary action when necessary
- The candidates should be able to develop, recommend, and administer a budget, ensuring expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved limitations and able to establish, organize, lead, coordinate, and maintain strong relationships, partnerships, and strategic alliances with a network of key community leaders
- The candidates should be able to organize, lead, and coordinate a range of committees and workgroups, both internal and with community representation and able to implement and monitor various systems to track program deliverables and activities to enhance program and fiscal accountability
- The candidates should be able to develop policies and procedures that ensure the programs and services implemented meet professional standards and protect the City from potential liability and negative public image
- The candidates should be able to provide advice and direction to staff regarding various issues related to harm reduction, counseling, and needle exchange programs and able to develop and monitor service contracts with outside agencies, ensuring they meet the highest standards of health practice and corporate standards
- The candidates should be able to participate in the design of research studies and provide advice for research done about injection drug use to other agencies and organizations
- The candidates should be able to ensure the maintenance of staff/office compliance with all corporate policies and provincial legislation, including Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) and Workplace Safety and Insurance Act
- The candidates should be able to support the writing and presenting of reports to stakeholders and identify plans for the professional development needs of direct report staff and able to manage evening and weekend staff and activities, including work at different and unfamiliar sites
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
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