EIDM Essentials: Key issues in evidence informed decision making!
Don’t have time to complete the full Introduction to Evidence-Informed Decision Making module? This module is for you. EIDM Essentials provides an overview of the EIDM process using a realistic public health scenario. This free, interactive and self-paced module can be completed in just an hour.
If you are new to evidence-informed public health or if you want to assess you current knowledge, EIDM Essentials: Key issues in evidence informed decision making is a great first step. Find out what evidence-informed public health is all about!
In one hour or less this module introduces you to the key issues in the evidence-informed decision making process. EIDM Essentials may be used as a first step before you complete the longer (5–6 hours) Introduction to Evidence-Informed Decision Making certificate module.
Assess your current level of understanding of evidence-informed public health!
EIDM Essentials helps you identify gaps in your current knowledge so you can develop necessary skills to support your evidence-informed public health practice.
Apply now for the Professional Specialization Certificate in Population Health Data Analysis or take up to two stand-alone courses for professional development.
Do you want to develop your analytic skills in the field of Epidemiology?
Course content supports many key public health competenciesand provides skills that serve accreditation requirements
Topics covered include monitoring and evaluation planning, research design, measurement reliability and validity, common data sourcing, and the measurement of quality, effectiveness and efficiency
These fully online, non-credit courses—offered as a partnership between Population Data BC, the University of Victoria, Division of Continuing Studies and the Department of Geography—will give you the skills and knowledge you need to get ahead in your career*.
*PHDA courses are eligible for 10 Professional Development (CPE) Credits with CHIMA and CIPHI
For more information and to apply contact:
Maxine Reitsma, Program Coordinator, UVic Continuing Studies
Phone: 250-721-8481 | phda@uvic.ca
Director, Integrated Programs
Vancouver BC
Salary up to $90,993.74 annually
Apply your knowledge of the criminal justice system in this rewarding and important role
As the Director, Integrated Programs, you are responsible for providing oversight to this broad range of programs, supporting specialized courts and other integrated initiatives in Vancouver, to deliver supports and monitor specialized offender populations. Using your collaborative and leadership skills, you ensure that services provided respond to needs linked to offending behaviour, improve justice and health outcomes, and enhance public safety. You coordinate program delivery and work with government agencies (internal and external) and public safety partners in the creation and continuation of an effective and responsive criminal justice system to enhance safety, reduce reoffending and respond effectively to offender needs in the downtown eastside of Vancouver.
Highly motivated, you exhibit exceptional organizational, verbal and written communication skills that help you develop and implement community engagement strategies between the various programs and stakeholders.
If you are a confident leader who thrives on engaging with the local community, then we look forward to your application.
In order for applicants to be considered for this position, their resume must clearly demonstrate that they have the following:
Related degree (e.g. social sciences, nursing, law, public administration, business administration, etc.) plus 5 years related health, justice, or social services management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Five years recent supervisory experience, obtained within the last seven years or Experience providing leadership and management of multidisciplinary staff and experience providing support to the development and maintenance of a high performing professional team.
Experience developing, leading and managing multiple projects and project teams
Experience developing and implementing stakeholder engagement strategies and developing public engagement tools
Experience developing and maintaining relations with community leaders and executives of provincial and/or national organizations
Experience developing and maintaining programs and policies
Proven track record in stakeholder engagement, particularly in a setting of integration and collaboration
Nurse
Prince George BC
Salary $30.50 – $40.03 hourly Multiple ongoing auxiliary appointments available
Note: This is an As and When Required position to backfill for annual leave, sick leave and other leaves
This posting will remain open until the positions are filled and applications will be reviewed at 2 week intervals
Bring your nursing experience to this important area of public safety
Prince George Youth Custody Services provides secure and open – sentenced custody as well as remand and pre-court detention for male and female residents in custody under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Youth Justice contributes to public safety by promoting the development of law abiding behaviour primarily through an integrated, multi-disciplinary approach.
Under the general direction of the Health Services Supervisor, and with a high degree of clinical independence, you will participate in the coordination and delivery of healthcare to residents in custody.
You will be responsible for completing initial health assessments on newly admitted residents, providing clinical consultation and expertise to correctional and case management staff by assessing fitness for admission, risk for victimization, self harm/acting out and possible sexual/physical abuse of residents. You will also administer medications as ordered by physicians/psychiatrists and facilitate pre-clinic screening by responding to health Service request forms.
Note: Required to work evenings/weekends. Day and afternoon shifts available – night shifts are not required.
To be considered for this position your resume must clearly demonstrate that you have the following:
– Registered or eligible for registration with the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses or BC (CRPNBC) or the College of Registered Nurses Association of BC (CRNBC); and must possess or be prepared to obtain a valid Occupational First Aid Level 2 Certificate.
– Experience working with adolescents from diverse cultural backgrounds is preferred.
Reporting to the Chief Medical Health Officer, the Medical Health Officer (MHO) provides leadership, support and advice in community medicine (including epidemiology, health promotion, disease prevention, health protection, and advocacy), and administration to various levels of the organization. The MHO works throughout the Northeast Region with various levels of government, partners and other agencies to assess the health needs of the populations and develop and implement strategies to improve the health of the population.
The ideal candidate is a physician leader in community medicine that is committed to improving the health of those living in Northern British Columbia through their unique focus on population health and primary health care. In addition, he or she will be a sound communicator with a natural ability to build relationships. Key to the success of this individual will be their ability to think critically and make informed decisions.
The Northeast region of British Columbia is a mecca for outdoor activities and brings people from all over the world to explore and enjoy the outdoors. The region also has a rich history and culture to discover with unique opportunities in all of the communities including museums, art galleries and pioneer villages. Fort St. John and Dawson Creek are easily accessible by road from Prince George and Edmonton. There are direct flights to Fort St. John from Prince George, Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver. You can fly direct to Vancouver and Terrace/Kitimat from Dawson Creek.
The National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (www.nccdh.ca) helps the public health sector advance health equity through public health practices, policies, programs and by influencing structural change. The Centre translates knowledge into practice through events, resources and supporting network development. The NCCDH is asking users to complete a brief survey to help the Centre know how they are supporting your efforts to advance health equity. User input is essential to deepen Centre learning and support responsive services.
Please take a few minutes to personally answer the survey, and also forward the survey, encouraging colleagues to complete it. The short survey closes on November 27, 2015. To answer the survey, click here.
