Website Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority
HCV Project Coordinator
Internal/External Posting
Term Position
Location: Sioux Lookout, ON
Salary Range: $36.904 to $53.892 per hour
Reference Number: #2024-059
If applying by email, indicate reference number in subject line
Job Summary:
The Hepatitis C Project Coordinator is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, and
implementation of community-based testing initiatives. The Hepatitis C Project Coordinator will
collaborate with community leaders and health system providers to conduct readiness assessments,
coordinate training, and oversee quality control and monitoring and evaluation data.
The Hepatitis C Project Coordinator will be directly accountable to the Harm Reduction Manager.
The term for this position ends March 31, 2025.
Qualifications:
• Persons of First Nations ancestry will be given preference (OHRC, Part II, Special Employment)
• University degree in a health-related field
• A minimum of one year of previous experience in health planning and project management
• A minimum of one year of previous experience in health promotion and education
• A minimum of one year of previous experience in blood borne infections, harm reduction, and/or
public health
• Valid Class G driver’s license
• The ability to perform the requirements of the position on a regular basis
Roles and Responsibilities:
1. Provides overall coordination of the Sioux Lookout and community-based components of the Dried
Blood Spot Testing initiative;
2. Conducts community consultation processes such as community visits, meetings, video
conferences, and teleconferences;
3. Develops detailed workplans with the project team, community leaders, and local healthcare
providers;
4. Coordinates training of community-based workers to support increased access to testing for bloodborne infections;
5. Provides logistical support for community-based testing initiatives;
6. Coordinates data collection for ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the project;
7. Collaborates with existing SLFNHA initiatives for harm reduction and control of blood borne
infections and contributes to broader SLFNHA program planning processes as requested;
8. Writes reports and proposals, as necessary, to support the development of the hepatitis C projects
and initiatives;
9. Contributes to the development of methods and tools for sharing and disseminating knowledge
generated by the hepatitis C projects and initiatives;
10. Maintains a regional Hep C Micro Elimination Committee through planning bimonthly meetings,
reviewing memberships, and acting as a liaison between external stakeholders;
11. All other duties as assigned
Apply online at https://www.slfnha.com/job/hcv-project-coordinator-ref-2024-059/.
Human Resource Department
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority
P.O. Box 1300, 61 Queen Street
Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B8
Phone: (807) 737-1802
Fax: (807) 737-2969
Email: Human.Resources@slfnha.com
SLFNHA currently “Strongly Recommends” COVID-19 immunizations and requests your immunization
status to be sent to our staff health department if successful in the recruitment process.
Closing Date: Until Filled
No resumes received after this time will be accepted.
The Health Authority wishes to thank all applicants in advance.
However, only those granted an interview will be contacted.
For additional information regarding the Health Authority, please visit our website at www.slfnha.com
SLFNHA is a proud supporter of Mikinakoos Children’s Fund. To find out more, visit out more, visit www.mikinakoos.com