Posted on October 21, 2015 Part A: Question 1 – Skills Statements for the competency area of: Intersectoral Competency For each of the competency skill statements below, please answer all three questions (tick one box per question). Public Health Principles, Knowledge and Values 1. Able to establish a safe environment for expression of diverse opinions with respect, reciprocity, and multiplicity across sectors. How do you rate your skills in this competency area? (What are your strengths and assets; what skill level do you have?) It’s a strength of mine and I could mentor others It’s a strength of mine- I am very comfortable but not at a level to mentor others I have a working knowledge (I am capable – able to apply this skill) I am aware of this skill, understand it, but do not feel I am capable of applying it I am aware of this skill, but not sure what it means I don’t know about this – – can’t say how skilled I am with it. In your current position, how necessary is this skill? (Do you need this skill to achieve desired outcomes?) Very necessary Necessary Not necessary Don’t Know Do you need professional development in this skill for your current position? (Do you feel this is a training gap?) Yes No Don’t Know 2. Able to develop and implement processes for working together that respects the values of members from all sectors. How do you rate your skills in this competency area? (What are your strengths and assets; what skill level do you have?) It’s a strength of mine and I could mentor others It’s a strength of mine- I am very comfortable but not at a level to mentor others I have a working knowledge (I am capable – able to apply this skill) I am aware of this skill, understand it, but do not feel I am capable of applying it I am aware of this skill, but not sure what it means I don’t know about this – – can’t say how skilled I am with it. In your current position, how necessary is this skill? (Do you need this skill to achieve desired outcomes?) Very necessary Necessary Not necessary Don’t Know Do you need professional development in this skill for your current position? (Do you feel this is a training gap?) Yes No Don’t Know 3. Able to Demonstrate knowledge of how Intersectoral Collaboration/Action is associated with the social determinants of health and able to communicate this knowledge to other sectors. How do you rate your skills in this competency area? (What are your strengths and assets; what skill level do you have?) It’s a strength of mine and I could mentor others It’s a strength of mine- I am very comfortable but not at a level to mentor others I have a working knowledge (I am capable – able to apply this skill) I am aware of this skill, understand it, but do not feel I am capable of applying it I am aware of this skill, but not sure what it means I don’t know about this – – can’t say how skilled I am with it. In your current position, how necessary is this skill? (Do you need this skill to achieve desired outcomes?) Very necessary Necessary Not necessary Don’t Know Do you need professional development in this skill for your current position? (Do you feel this is a training gap?) Yes No Don’t Know 4. Able to understand and apply a population and determinants of health approach, using Intersectoral Collaboration/Action and social justice practices to improve the health and well-being of communities and populations while working with outside sectors. How do you rate your skills in this competency area? (What are your strengths and assets; what skill level do you have?) It’s a strength of mine and I could mentor others It’s a strength of mine- I am very comfortable but not at a level to mentor others I have a working knowledge (I am capable – able to apply this skill) I am aware of this skill, understand it, but do not feel I am capable of applying it I am aware of this skill, but not sure what it means I don’t know about this – – can’t say how skilled I am with it. In your current position, how necessary is this skill? (Do you need this skill to achieve desired outcomes?) Very necessary Necessary Not necessary Don’t Know Do you need professional development in this skill for your current position? (Do you feel this is a training gap?) Yes No Don’t Know 5. Able to be self-reflective about one’s own position and how that may impact partnership and collaboration with other sectors and be open and receptive to outside sector values. How do you rate your skills in this competency area? (What are your strengths and assets; what skill level do you have?) It’s a strength of mine and I could mentor others It’s a strength of mine- I am very comfortable but not at a level to mentor others I have a working knowledge (I am capable – able to apply this skill) I am aware of this skill, understand it, but do not feel I am capable of applying it I am aware of this skill, but not sure what it means I don’t know about this – – can’t say how skilled I am with it. In your current position, how necessary is this skill? (Do you need this skill to achieve desired outcomes?) Very necessary Necessary Not necessary Don’t Know Do you need professional development in this skill for your current position? (Do you feel this is a training gap?) Yes No Don’t Know 6. Able to use common language and best practices to articulate public health values in framing and communicating with outside sectors. How do you rate your skills in this competency area? (What are your strengths and assets; what skill level do you have?) It’s a strength of mine and I could mentor others It’s a strength of mine- I am very comfortable but not at a level to mentor others I have a working knowledge (I am capable – able to apply this skill) I am aware of this skill, understand it, but do not feel I am capable of applying it I am aware of this skill, but not sure what it means I don’t know about this – – can’t say how skilled I am with it. In your current position, how necessary is this skill? (Do you need this skill to achieve desired outcomes?) Very necessary Necessary Not necessary Don’t Know Do you need professional development in this skill for your current position? (Do you feel this is a training gap?) Yes No Don’t Know 7. Able to use multiple media tools and communication modalities (including social media) to communicate and enhance intersectoral work. How do you rate your skills in this competency area? (What are your strengths and assets; what skill level do you have?) It’s a strength of mine and I could mentor others It’s a strength of mine- I am very comfortable but not at a level to mentor others I have a working knowledge (I am capable – able to apply this skill) I am aware of this skill, understand it, but do not feel I am capable of applying it I am aware of this skill, but not sure what it means I don’t know about this – – can’t say how skilled I am with it. In your current position, how necessary is this skill? (Do you need this skill to achieve desired outcomes?) Very necessary Necessary Not necessary Don’t Know Do you need professional development in this skill for your current position? (Do you feel this is a training gap?) Yes No Don’t Know 8. Able to be attentive and ready to engage in active listening and collective learning. How do you rate your skills in this competency area? (What are your strengths and assets; what skill level do you have?) It’s a strength of mine and I could mentor others It’s a strength of mine- I am very comfortable but not at a level to mentor others I have a working knowledge (I am capable – able to apply this skill) I am aware of this skill, understand it, but do not feel I am capable of applying it I am aware of this skill, but not sure what it means I don’t know about this – – can’t say how skilled I am with it. In your current position, how necessary is this skill? (Do you need this skill to achieve desired outcomes?) Very necessary Necessary Not necessary Don’t Know Do you need professional development in this skill for your current position? (Do you feel this is a training gap?) Yes No Don’t Know 9. Able to cultivate vital collaborative relationships and increase connectivity with other professionals, organizations, the public, both within and outside the health sector. How do you rate your skills in this competency area? (What are your strengths and assets; what skill level do you have?) It’s a strength of mine and I could mentor others It’s a strength of mine- I am very comfortable but not at a level to mentor others I have a working knowledge (I am capable – able to apply this skill) I am aware of this skill, understand it, but do not feel I am capable of applying it I am aware of this skill, but not sure what it means I don’t know about this – – can’t say how skilled I am with it. In your current position, how necessary is this skill? (Do you need this skill to achieve desired outcomes?) Very necessary Necessary Not necessary Don’t Know Do you need professional development in this skill for your current position? (Do you feel this is a training gap?) Yes No Don’t Know 10. Able to gather and mobilize knowledge and information to encourage an open exchange. How do you rate your skills in this competency area? (What are your strengths and assets; what skill level do you have?) It’s a strength of mine and I could mentor others It’s a strength of mine- I am very comfortable but not at a level to mentor others I have a working knowledge (I am capable – able to apply this skill) I am aware of this skill, understand it, but do not feel I am capable of applying it I am aware of this skill, but not sure what it means I don’t know about this – – can’t say how skilled I am with it. In your current position, how necessary is this skill? (Do you need this skill to achieve desired outcomes?) Very necessary Necessary Not necessary Don’t Know Do you need professional development in this skill for your current position? (Do you feel this is a training gap?) Yes No Don’t Know 11. Able to articulate and utilize the strengths/assets that the public health and other sectors can bring to intersectoral collaboration. How do you rate your skills in this competency area? (What are your strengths and assets; what skill level do you have?) It’s a strength of mine and I could mentor others It’s a strength of mine- I am very comfortable but not at a level to mentor others I have a working knowledge (I am capable – able to apply this skill) I am aware of this skill, understand it, but do not feel I am capable of applying it I am aware of this skill, but not sure what it means I don’t know about this – – can’t say how skilled I am with it. In your current position, how necessary is this skill? (Do you need this skill to achieve desired outcomes?) Very necessary Necessary Not necessary Don’t Know Do you need professional development in this skill for your current position? (Do you feel this is a training gap?) Yes No Don’t Know 12. When working with other sectors, able to ensure the community is an equal partner and contributor in information collecting and analyzing processes. How do you rate your skills in this competency area? (What are your strengths and assets; what skill level do you have?) It’s a strength of mine and I could mentor others It’s a strength of mine- I am very comfortable but not at a level to mentor others I have a working knowledge (I am capable – able to apply this skill) I am aware of this skill, understand it, but do not feel I am capable of applying it I am aware of this skill, but not sure what it means I don’t know about this – – can’t say how skilled I am with it. In your current position, how necessary is this skill? (Do you need this skill to achieve desired outcomes?) Very necessary Necessary Not necessary Don’t Know Do you need professional development in this skill for your current position? (Do you feel this is a training gap?) Yes No Don’t Know 13. Able to think critically at a systems level, recognizing the interrelationships among and between factors that affect the health of populations. How do you rate your skills in this competency area? (What are your strengths and assets; what skill level do you have?) It’s a strength of mine and I could mentor others It’s a strength of mine- I am very comfortable but not at a level to mentor others I have a working knowledge (I am capable – able to apply this skill) I am aware of this skill, understand it, but do not feel I am capable of applying it I am aware of this skill, but not sure what it means I don’t know about this – – can’t say how skilled I am with it. In your current position, how necessary is this skill? (Do you need this skill to achieve desired outcomes?) Very necessary Necessary Not necessary Don’t Know Do you need professional development in this skill for your current position? (Do you feel this is a training gap?) It’s a strength of mine and I could mentor others It’s a strength of mine- I am very comfortable but not at a level to mentor others I have a working knowledge (I am capable – able to apply this skill) I am aware of this skill, understand it, but do not feel I am capable of applying it I am aware of this skill, but not sure what it means I don’t know about this – – can’t say how skilled I am with it. In your current position, how necessary is this skill? (Do you need this skill to achieve desired outcomes?) Very necessary Necessary Not necessary Don’t Know Do you need professional development in this skill for your current position? (Do you feel this is a training gap?) Yes No Don’t Know 15. Able to understand and influence political and policy agendas across sectors and recognize priorities, linkages, and synergies. How do you rate your skills in this competency area? (What are your strengths and assets; what skill level do you have?) It’s a strength of mine and I could mentor others It’s a strength of mine- I am very comfortable but not at a level to mentor others I have a working knowledge (I am capable – able to apply this skill) I am aware of this skill, understand it, but do not feel I am capable of applying it I am aware of this skill, but not sure what it means I don’t know about this – – can’t say how skilled I am with it. In your current position, how necessary is this skill? (Do you need this skill to achieve desired outcomes?) Very necessary Necessary Not necessary Don’t Know Do you need professional development in this skill for your current position? (Do you feel this is a training gap?) Yes No Don’t Know 16. Able to connect with relevant stakeholders to collaboratively set goals and priorities to operationalize strategies and programs for improving population health and wellbeing. How do you rate your skills in this competency area? (What are your strengths and assets; what skill level do you have?) It’s a strength of mine and I could mentor others It’s a strength of mine- I am very comfortable but not at a level to mentor others I have a working knowledge (I am capable – able to apply this skill) I am aware of this skill, understand it, but do not feel I am capable of applying it I am aware of this skill, but not sure what it means I don’t know about this – – can’t say how skilled I am with it. In your current position, how necessary is this skill? (Do you need this skill to achieve desired outcomes?) Very necessary Necessary Not necessary Don’t Know Do you need professional development in this skill for your current position? (Do you feel this is a training gap?) Yes No Don’t Know 17. Able to engage government, non government organizations, and community in the design and development of Public Health services. How do you rate your skills in this competency area? (What are your strengths and assets; what skill level do you have?) It’s a strength of mine and I could mentor others It’s a strength of mine- I am very comfortable but not at a level to mentor others I have a working knowledge (I am capable – able to apply this skill) I am aware of this skill, understand it, but do not feel I am capable of applying it I am aware of this skill, but not sure what it means I don’t know about this – – can’t say how skilled I am with it. In your current position, how necessary is this skill? (Do you need this skill to achieve desired outcomes?) Very necessary Necessary Not necessary Don’t Know Do you need professional development in this skill for your current position? (Do you feel this is a training gap?) Yes No Don’t Know 18. Able to understand and navigate unequal power relations in collaborative work. How do you rate your skills in this competency area? (What are your strengths and assets; what skill level do you have?) It’s a strength of mine and I could mentor others It’s a strength of mine- I am very comfortable but not at a level to mentor others I have a working knowledge (I am capable – able to apply this skill) I am aware of this skill, understand it, but do not feel I am capable of applying it I am aware of this skill, but not sure what it means I don’t know about this – – can’t say how skilled I am with it. In your current position, how necessary is this skill? (Do you need this skill to achieve desired outcomes?) Very necessary Necessary Not necessary Don’t Know Do you need professional development in this skill for your current position? (Do you feel this is a training gap?) Yes No Don’t Know 19. Able to collaborate in identifying and maintaining appropriate leadership and supportive roles for all partnership members. How do you rate your skills in this competency area? (What are your strengths and assets; what skill level do you have?) It’s a strength of mine and I could mentor others It’s a strength of mine- I am very comfortable but not at a level to mentor others I have a working knowledge (I am capable – able to apply this skill) I am aware of this skill, understand it, but do not feel I am capable of applying it I am aware of this skill, but not sure what it means I don’t know about this – – can’t say how skilled I am with it. In your current position, how necessary is this skill? (Do you need this skill to achieve desired outcomes?) Very necessary Necessary Not necessary Don’t Know Do you need professional development in this skill for your current position? (Do you feel this is a training gap?) Yes No Don’t Know 20. Able to contribute to and work towards transformation and positive change that will advance intersectoral collaboration. How do you rate your skills in this competency area? (What are your strengths and assets; what skill level do you have?) It’s a strength of mine and I could mentor others It’s a strength of mine- I am very comfortable but not at a level to mentor others I have a working knowledge (I am capable – able to apply this skill) I am aware of this skill, understand it, but do not feel I am capable of applying it I am aware of this skill, but not sure what it means I don’t know about this – – can’t say how skilled I am with it. In your current position, how necessary is this skill? (Do you need this skill to achieve desired outcomes?) Very necessary Necessary Not necessary Don’t Know Do you need professional development in this skill for your current position? (Do you feel this is a training gap?) Yes No Don’t Know 21. Able to understand other organizations and help partners move initiatives through their own organizational cultures. How do you rate your skills in this competency area? (What are your strengths and assets; what skill level do you have?) It’s a strength of mine and I could mentor others It’s a strength of mine- I am very comfortable but not at a level to mentor others I have a working knowledge (I am capable – able to apply this skill) I am aware of this skill, understand it, but do not feel I am capable of applying it I am aware of this skill, but not sure what it means I don’t know about this – – can’t say how skilled I am with it. In your current position, how necessary is this skill? (Do you need this skill to achieve desired outcomes?) Very necessary Necessary Not necessary Don’t Know Do you need professional development in this skill for your current position? (Do you feel this is a training gap?) Yes No Don’t Know Part A: Question 2a: With regard to the competency statements (skill areas) identified above, which are your highest priority from a professional development perspective? Rank up to 5 skills with 1 being the highest priority and 5 being the lowest priority. Able to establish a safe environment for expression of diverse opinions with respect, reciprocity, and multiplicity across sectors. No Rank 1 2 3 4 5 Able to develop and implement processes for working together that respects the values of members from all sectors. No Rank 1 2 3 4 5 Able to Demonstrate knowledge of how Intersectoral Collaboration/Action is associated with the social determinants of health and able to communicate this knowledge to other sectors. No Rank 1 2 3 4 5 Able to understand and apply a population and determinants of health approach, using Intersectoral Collaboration/Action and social justice practices to improve the health and well-being of communities and populations while working with outside sectors. No Rank 1 2 3 4 5 Able to apply at least two of the following: group facilitation, consultation techniques community engagement processes. No Rank 1 2 3 4 5 Able to use common language and best practices to articulate public health values in framing and communicating with outside sectors. No Rank 1 2 3 4 5 Able to use multiple media tools and communication modalities (including social media) to communicate and enhance intersectoral work. No Rank 1 2 3 4 5 Able to be attentive and ready to engage in active listening and collective learning. No Rank 1 2 3 4 5 Able to understand and apply at least one of the following: participatory action research community asset mapping participatory evaluation. No Rank 1 2 3 4 5 Able to gather and mobilize knowledge and information to encourage an open exchange. No Rank 1 2 3 4 5 Able to articulate and utilize the strengths/assets that the public health and other sectors can bring to intersectoral collaboration. No Rank 1 2 3 4 5 Able to develop two or more of the following: strategic plans grant proposals project proposals briefs option papers requests for proposals No Rank 1 2 3 4 5 Able to think critically at a systems level, recognizing the interrelationships among and between factors that affect the health of populations. No Rank 1 2 3 4 5 Able to use knowledge, data, and evidence to anticipate and meet challenges, and to influence decision-making in a range of political and partnership environments. No Rank 1 2 3 4 5 Able to understand and influence political and policy agendas across sectors and recognize priorities, linkages, and synergies. No Rank 1 2 3 4 5 Able to connect with relevant stakeholders to collaboratively set goals and priorities to operationalize strategies and programs for improving population health and wellbeing. No Rank 1 2 3 4 5 Able to engage government, non government organizations, and community in the design and development of Public Health services. No Rank 1 2 3 4 5 Able to understand and navigate unequal power relations in collaborative work. No Rank 1 2 3 4 5 Able to collaborate in identifying and maintaining appropriate leadership and supportive roles for all partnership members. No Rank 1 2 3 4 5 Able to contribute to and work towards transformation and positive change that will advance intersectoral collaboration. No Rank 1 2 3 4 5 Able to understand other organizations and help partners move initiatives through their own organizational cultures. No Rank 1 2 3 4 5 2b. Are there any other INTERSECTORAL COLLABORATION/ACTION skill areas, not mentioned above, you would rank as one of your top five that you need professional development in? Yes No If yes, please specify skill area: Part B: Please respond to these overall questions for the competency area INTERSECTORAL COMPENTENCY. 1. Overall, how often do you use INTERSECTORAL COLLABORATION/ACTION to carry out the core public health functions (or deliver the core public health programs) you are responsible for in your organization? Regularly Fairly Often Sometimes Rarely Never 2. Do you feel you should have the opportunity to use your INTERSECTORAL COLLABORATION/ACTION skills more often in your work? Yes No Not Sure If yes, what are the limiting factors? 3. In your opinion, does your organization value INTERSECTORAL COLLABORATION/ACTION? Yes No Don’t Know Does your organization support your INTERSECTORAL COLLABORATION/ACTION efforts? Yes No Don’t Know 4b. If yes, please indicate the supports you receive from your organization for carrying out Intersectoral Competency activities. Please check all that apply from the list below. Available Organizational Supports for Intersectoral Competency: Financial (e.g., budget allocation) Tools (e.g., video conferencing, data base, website, GIS mapping, etc.) Administrative (e.g., organizing meetings, physical space, etc.) Supportive organizational culture and leadership Existing positive relationships and partnerships with relevant external groups Included in performance review plans Access to other experts in this competency area; opportunity to collaborate with others Training, education and mentoring opportunities Other If others, please specify: 5. Was Intersectoral Collaboration/Action included as part of your formal professional training? Yes No Not Sure 6. In the past 5 years have you attended any continuing education in this competency area? Yes No N/A If yes, please specify where you received the training and who delivered it In-house – specify: Academic institution – specify: Community Training – specify: Other – specify: 7. Has a need for professional development in this competency area been identified in your current performance review plan? Yes No N/A 8. Considering your future career goals, is professional development in INTERSECTORAL COLLABORATION/ACTION important to you? Yes No Don’t Know 9. What training delivery option do you prefer? Please select one: Classroom Classroom with web-based materials Fully on-line – self-directed Fully on-line – interactive, webinar Mentoring in the workplace Practice-based training in the community Combination (e.g. classroom/on-line, workplace) learning No preference Other If other, please specify: 10. With regard to length of time of a training program, what would you prefer? Please select one: Week-end daytime workshop One or two-day workday sessions Once a week in the evenings over a period of time (e.g. three or four months) Once a month during the day over a period of time (e.g. four-six months) Year long course No preference Other If other, please specify: 11. What is important to you for your professional development? Recognizing that the professional development provided would include three components: knowledge, skill development and practical/experiential learning – What would you prefer? Please select one An in-service workshop Stand alone training in this competency area Training in this competency area that can be applied to a certificate or diploma Training in this competency that is part of a masters degree in Public Health or other related field No preference Other If other, please specify: 12. Does your organization provide or do you feel it should provide the following professional development supports for employees? Give time off during work hours to take training Provides We don’t provide We don’t provide but should Don’t Know Pay 100% of their tuition upon completion of the training Provides We don’t provide We don’t provide but should Don’t Know Pay a portion of the tuition Provides We don’t provide We don’t provide but should Don’t Know Recognize courses in performance plans, if applicable Provides We don’t provide We don’t provide but should Don’t Know Recognize achievement in some tangible way e.g., special assignment, salary, promotion, etc. as determined by workplace agreements Provides We don’t provide We don’t provide but should Don’t Know Offer workshop on site free of charge Provides We don’t provide We don’t provide but should Don’t Know Support development and participation in communities of practice Provides We don’t provide We don’t provide but should Don’t Know Other possible approaches – Please specify: PART C: PERSONAL INFORMATION Please specify: 13. Please specify your professional discipline: Audiology Dental Community Developer Counsellor Environment Health Officer Medical Health Officer Nutritionist/dietitian Public Health Nurse Policy and planning Speech Language Pathology 13. Please specify your professional discipline (continued): Social Worker Other discipline If other discipline, please specify: 14. Which best describes your role? Please select one: make a selection…Front-line staffPractice support leader/ educatorProgram consultantCoordinatorManager/supervisorOther If other, please specify: 15a. Where you work: Employer Regional Health Authority Provincial Health Services Authority Provincial Ministry of Health Other If other, please specify: If your employer is a Regional Health Authority, select which region: make a selection…n/aVCHFHVIHAIHNH If appropriate specify Health Service Delivery area: 15b. Area of responsibility. Please specify your General Program area: 15c. Please specify your specific program content: If applicable, specify your Corporate area of responsibility: If other, please specify: 16. Length of time you have worked in Public Health? less than 5 years 5-10 years more than 10 years 17. Do you have any comments to share about this self-assessment tool, professional development needs or public health core competencies? This entry was posted in . Bookmark the permalink.
