HIRING: Policy and Education Specialist (2 Positions)

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Hiring: Policy and Education Specialist (2 Positions)

About Us:

The Queer & Trans Health Collective (QTHC) is dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, with programs and services that are made by and for community. This position would be part of a team working on a new project to reduce and remove barriers to healthcare experienced by trans and gender diverse communities in Alberta. The Policy and Education Specialist will work with healthcare providers and professional organizations to develop and implement best practice guidelines, a strategic plan, and tools to support gender affirming care across Alberta. 

Job Description 

The Policy and Education Specialist will work with QTHC and one of the following professional associations - Alberta Medical Association, College of Registered Nurses, or the Alberta Pharmacists’ Association - to:  

  • Develop best practice guidelines for providing care to trans and gender diverse communities for doctors, nurses, and pharmacists in Alberta

  • Develop training modules and toolkits to support affirming care in medical, nursing, and pharmacy practices 

  • Develop a strategy with the designated professional association to improve trans and gender diverse care in rural communities 

  • Conduct research to identify core determinants of discrimination towards trans and gender diverse communities in Alberta health care practices

  • Facilitate focus groups, community advisory team meetings, and stakeholder advisory meetings

Additionally, the Policy and Education Specialist will be responsible for:

  • Regularly reporting to the Project Manager

  • Attending research team meetings; and,

  • Additional duties as deemed necessary by the QTHC staff team.

The is a hybrid work position consisting of both remote and in-person work in Edmonton, AB. The position is open to anyone legally entitled to work in Canada. The position is for 40 hours/week, with some degree of flexibility around when those hours are worked. 

Required Experience and Competencies:

Experience:

  • Partial or full completion of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in public health, education, social sciences, or a related field.

  • Partial or full completion of a graduate degree or equivalent work experience in a relevant field is considered an asset

  • Experience with policy and educational tool development

  • Experience working with professional associations is considered an asset 

  • Prior experience working with 2S/LGBTQ+ communities and harm reduction programs is highly desirable.

Competencies:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders and community members effectively.

  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a diverse team.

  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

  • Knowledge of knowledge translation principles and experience in developing materials for professional education.

  • Experience in data analysis and applications relevant to training tool development is considered an asset.

Compensation:

This position pays $60,000 annually, with benefits. The contract will be until March 31st, 2027.

Application Process:

The posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. The anticipated start date is October 21st, 2024.

Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your interest in working with QTHC and how your experience aligns with the role's responsibilities. Highlight any specific competencies or software you have experience with that relate to this job posting.

Submit resume and cover letter to hiring@ourhealthyeg.ca and include the position title and the subject field of the email. While we thank all applicants for their time, only applicants considered for an interview will be contacted. 

QTHC is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals with diverse identities and experiences, especially those from the 2S/LGBTQ+ community. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process, please let us know.