Program Consultant
Health Careers Manitoba
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Winnipeg • Canada
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Salary
💰 CA$42,461 - CA$58,867 per year
About the role
- Provides consultation, review, analysis, interpretation and support to the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) Home Care Management in the areas of program/policy issues relating to Society for Manitobans Wheelchair Program and Home Care Program equipment and supplies.
- Makes recommendations for program development; drafts and reviews policies, guidelines and directives; interprets and explains policies and guidelines governing the role; assesses the impact of policy and guideline decisions; contributes to the development and oversight of contracts; and provides expertise and consultation support to the management and direct service staff of the WRHA and external agencies.
- Has direct responsibility to render decisions and authorization of select equipment and supplies, and to approve expenditures related to equipment and supplies supported by Home Care guidelines and MB Health Policy.
- Collaborates with WRHA Logistics Services, healthcare providers and keeps stakeholders apprised of decisions impacting their roles and responsibilities.
- Responds to client, family, staff and stakeholder inquiries related to the status and decisions regarding wheelchairs, equipment and supplies.
Requirements
- Minimum of two years’ experience in area(s) related to Program Consultant role; community experience preferred.
- Expertise in clinical assessment and recommendations for client wheelchairs, seating, equipment and supplies to promote client function and client/staff safety is an asset.
- Experience in determining program eligibility and explaining policies and guidelines to diverse client and staff groups.
- Experience in budget preparation is an asset.
- Baccalaureate degree in health-related discipline.
- Occupational Therapy qualifications preferred.
- Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of active registration with the appropriate registering body.
- Knowledge of health conditions in relation to provision of equipment and supplies.
- Comprehensive knowledge of wheelchair and seating components, medical equipment/supplies and resources available to clients.
- Proficiency in MS Office software applications including but not limited to MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, as well as TMM, Procura and SAP.
- Knowledge of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA); Knowledge of The Personal Health Information Act (PHIA).
- Knowledge of Manitoba Health Policies including: Equipment and Supplies; Equipment Policy; Manitoba Wheelchair Program (manual and power); Ostomy Program; and, Manitoba Home Nutrition Program.
- Recent and relevant continuing professional education completed in clinical area preferred.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
clinical assessmentprogram eligibility determinationbudget preparationwheelchair and seating components knowledgemedical equipment knowledgeclient function promotionclient/staff safety recommendationspolicy interpretationcontract developmentexpenditure approval
Soft skills
consultationcollaborationcommunicationstakeholder engagementdecision makingproblem solvingpolicy analysisguideline draftingclient inquiry responseimpact assessment
Certifications
Baccalaureate degree in health-related disciplineOccupational Therapy qualificationsactive registration with appropriate registering body