Chinese Education Coordinator at University Health Network, ON

JOB POSTING # 750502Position: Chinese Education CoordinatorSite:Toronto Western HospitalDepartment: Patient EducationReports to: ManagerHours: 37.5 Hours per WeekStatus:Temporary Full-TimeToronto Western Hospital sees more than 320,000 patients annually through walk-in visits and treats more than 43,000 patients in its busy Emergency departmentThe Library serves many of these patients, as well as clients referred from our community health partners.The Patient and Education Program’s goal is to enhance the patient/client experience by helping individuals become active partners in their health care, as well as being more informed about healthy life style choices.The Chinese Education Coordinator is to provide administrative and event planning support for patient education and health promotion initiatives for Chinese patients/ community at the Toronto Western Hospital and performs cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned or requested.This positions will work in Patient and Family Library, Liver Clinic and the Family Health Team.QUALIFICATIONSAt minimum, university degree in related disciplines such as social service, psychology, adult education, or health promotion or recognized equivalentAt minimum 1 to 2 years of practical and related experienceExperience in event planning and organizingAdditional Skills/Abilities:Excellent in verbal and written English and Cantonese or/ and MandarinEfficient Chinese typesetting skills and creating newsletterWillingness to work flexible hours such as evenings or weekendsAbility to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines requiredAbility to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance with UHN standardsExercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-taskCompliance with confidentiality requirementsEffective organizational, interpersonal and communication skillsKnowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policiesClient service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at handIf you are interested in making your contribution at UHN, please apply on-line.You will be asked to copy and paste as well as attach your resume and covering letter.You will also be required to complete some initial screening questions.POSTED DATE:March 12, 2015CLOSING DATE: April 2, 2015University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplaceWe are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunityRequests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position.Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.



Chinese Education Coordinator at University Health Network, ON