ORAL HEALTH COORDINATOR

Yellowhead Tribal Council, Health - Treaty 6 enshrines the Medicine Clause that acknowledges a Treaty Right to health care for Yellowhead Tribal Council’s four-member Nations – Alexander First Nations, Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation, O’Chiese First Nation and Sunchild First Nation. The Treaty Right includes oral health care because oral health reflects a person’s general health and well-being.

The organization's purpose is to: improve the quality of oral health services by implementing it into a primary care model and increase the accessibility of services thereby, reducing the gap in oral health services between Yellowhead Tribal Council members and other Albertans. The strength of this initiative will incorporate cultural concepts and approaches through an Indigenous and community-specific lens. 

Implement and oversee the Yellowhead Tribal Council’s oral health strategy that follows a population health approach and adopts the four domain initiatives in Alberta Health Services’ Alberta Oral Health Action Plan 2016: Health Promotion; Preventative Services; Treatment Services; and Research & Surveillance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree, Diploma or Certificate in a relevant discipline (health, medical field, social services and human services) and experience working in First Nations community is a benefit.
• Training or experience in the dental or medical office is an asset.
• Experience in psychology with a concentration on family dynamics is a benefit.
• Excellent organizational skills to provide effective and efficient oversight of oral health strategy.
• Reliable and committed to working in the oral health area.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

• Track indicators and compile statistics on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis to show trends, recognize best practices, acknowledge successful performances, and uncover problem areas before they become serious.
• Develop and monitor a budget in consultation with Health Liaison
• Develop and foster linkages with other community-based programs that have a strong focus on health promotion and prevention activities.
• Develop, implement, coordinate, evaluate and maintain preventative and health promotion programs.
• Attend community events (health fairs, powwows, Treaty Days etc.) with program booth display and provide educational resources and information to community members.
• Assist in the research, development, and design of educational materials and presentations using the current research and statistical data.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• A flexible work environment with some expectation to work in evenings and weekends to accommodate activities such as public events and dental hygienist schedules.
• The ability to travel to the Yellowhead Tribal Council communities is essential.
• Ability to attend and conduct presentations.

The salary will be determined according to qualifications and experience.
Salary range: TBD

Please forward a cover letter, current resume and three (3) reference letters to Email: anne.bird@ytcadmin.ca and/ or fax to 587-524-0181.

MAIL TO:
Anne Bird
3 rd Floor 17304-105 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5S 1G4
*This employment competition closing date November 20, 2020, only those candidates who fit the criteria will be contacted.