Government of the Northwest Territories Looking for Program Assistant – Midwifery at Fort Smith, NT Full Time

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Fort Smith.

Department Information

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Job Information

Reporting to the Territorial Manager, Midwifery, you will collaborate with the Midwifery Team to ensure effective and efficient schedule coordination, verbal and written communication, information transfer, and system coordination. You will act as a liaison with outside organizations to coordinate information and referrals according to the policies and procedures of the NTHSSA and act to ensure that clients accessing midwifery services receive optimal care. You will be responsible for maintaining integrity of data in electronic patient information systems, and meeting and greeting clients of the midwifery program. You will face frequent interruptions by office traffic, telephones, program needs, and have lack of control over your pace of work.

You must have the ability to handle multiple complex issues concurrently while maintaining careful attention to detail and remaining calm, controlled and professional. In addition, you must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with people of diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Typically, the above knowledge, skills and abilities would be acquired through the completion of Grade 12 and a recognized medical office assistant program. One year of experience in a medical or health care facility along with the successful completion of a Medical Terminology course would also be considered.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:
Fort Smith HR Client Service Centre

Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

195 MCDOUGAL ROAD

BOX 876

FORT SMITH, NT X0E 0P0

Tel (867) 872-6500

Fax (867) 872-3298

[email protected]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.