Halifax sexual Health centre (HSHC)
6009 Quinpool road, suite 201
Summer student position:  SPECIAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR

Reports to: Executive Director
Classification: 35 hours weekly for 12 – 16 weeks (pending Service Canada funding)

Apply to: ED@HSHC.ca or fax 429-3853 by noon on April 15

JOB SUMMARY:
Supports the Health Care professionals in the overall operations of HSHC. 

POSITION SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
Highly organized, excellent client relations skills, excellent communications skills (including telephone etiquette), flexibility and independent initiative a must, able to work effectively in a fast-paced clinic environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1.    Primary Special Project:

• a. Re-organize and maintain Library of health promotion materials including creating a database of all books, pamphlets, videos, DVDs, etc, and appropriate re-ordering info.

2.    Administration:

• a. Ensure new clients have completed necessary intake information
• b. Assist with record keeping, scanning and filing
• c. Answer phone queries and schedule appointments for clinic

3.    Client Services:

• a. Act as a greeter for clients and respond to clinic questions
• b. Ensure flow of clinic by assisting clients through the process
• c. Ensure waiting room is maintained
• d. Input client information into Electronic Patient Records system

4.    Clinic:

• a. Ensure exam rooms are maintained, cleaned and available for each client visit
• b. Assist physicians and nurses as needed in using universal precautions
• c. Ensure paper charts are in order

5.    Lab:

• a. Ensure specimens, slides and swabs are prepared, tracked, labelled and delivered

QUALIFICATIONS:
Service Canada requires that the successful applicant be:

• A full time student returning to full time study in the fall of 2011
• A Canadian citizen or permanent resident or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred
• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Between the ages of 15 and 30

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform other similar or related duties as necessary.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:  Must support the mandate of HSHC.   Understand and practice the principles of confidentiality, respect, non-judgement and inclusion.  A proficiency in computer technology is a must.  

SALARY:  $11.00 per hour plus 4% vacation pay based on a 35 hour work week

START DATE:  Immediately after funding is approved