Senior Program Analyst, Tuberculosis Program en Government of Nunavut

The Senior Program Analyst provides program development expertise and develops resources used in the eradication of TB in Nunavut. The incumbent organizes and coordinates TB programming by integrating clinical knowledge of effective practices eradicating TB and applies this knowledge with Nunavut’s current TB management practices. The incumbent will be leading an intra-departmental team, in consultation with the TB Manager, comprised of the TB Nurse Educator, the TB Program Officer, the Finance division and Regional Budget Officers to conduct analyses if the new TB Program including financial, administrative, and clinical overview outcomes. The Analyst will occasionally assist with community response to a TB outbreak – for example, through the provision of coordination of services and in supporting health care providers or in the provision of “evidence informed practice” information for specific interventions in remote settings. When necessary, the Analyst will also assist with coordinating human resources, supporting project management supply and distribution efforts, ensuring supply and timely distribution of TB medications and necessary equipment, and structuring of roles and responsibilities.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a recognized post-secondary degree in health care field, such as Public Health, Population Health  or Nursing, combined with further certification/knowledge of communicable diseases and epidemiological techniques or statistics. If the successful applicant is a Registered Nurse, they must be eligible to obtain registration with the College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANNN) prior to employment and maintain annual registration. Acceptable equivalences in education and two (2) years relevant experience will be considered. Knowledge of Inuit culture and the social determinants of health impacting Inuit communities is an asset. Public Health experience and knowledge on how to eradicate communicable diseases is also required along with experience in managing complex projects with a diverse team will be considered assets. 

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land,Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets. 

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered. 
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check. 
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution.  Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application. 

The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations.  As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement.