Primary Health Care Coordinator - Primary Health Care

​Req ID: 224749
Location: Central Zone, Mumford Professional Centre  
Department: PHC CZ LA DFP
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 
Union: NSGEU Admin Professionals Position
Posting Closing Date: 19-Aug-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Primary Health Care (PHC) Manager, the Coordinator will provide support to advance the strategic priorities in the Primary Health Care, Chronic Disease Management, and Department of Family Practice (DFP) portfolios. The incumbent works closely with Primary Health Care (PHC) leadership, providers, teams and stakeholders to ensure localized support for planning, coordination, facilitation, and evaluation of PHC projects/initiatives. The PHC Coordinator is responsible for developing and maintaining strong working relationships with health care staff, provincial and other Zonal and NSH departments, external individuals and partner agencies.
 
The Primary Health Care Coordinator will work collaboratively with family physicians and other health care providers and teams to support change management strategies that are inherent in the services plan for primary health care.
 
This position offers a hybrid/work-from-home model and does require travel to facilities within Central Zone.  A valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation is required.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
 
•    Bachelor's degree preferably from a health discipline/health related science field required or an equivalent degree and experience may be considered
•    Two years' of recent related experience required
•    Organizational and project management skills. Superior time management skills in order to prioritize and complete assignments
•    Chronic Disease Management experience preferred
•    Coordination and Project Management Skills
•    Broad knowledge of the health system with high level understanding of population health approaches, community development, primary health care, health prevention and promotion, and disease management
•    Experience in Practice Facilitation including coaching, facilitation, change management strategies, and quality improvement is an asset
•    Experience working in a family practice setting with family physicians an asset
•    Sound knowledge and skill working in an interdisciplinary setting
•    Ability to analyze information to identify priorities and emerging issues
•    Superior communication skills – written, oral, presentation
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel); Desktop publishing an asset
•    Demonstrated high degree of independent decision making, self-direction, motivation and team building/leadership skills
•    Understanding of Behavior Change Techniques
•    Valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle
•    Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.
 

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent, full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly 
• Shifts are Monday-Friday, 830 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• This position offers a hybrid/work-from-home model

Compensation and Benefits

$34.79 - $42.06 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 

​This is a Admin Professionals bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. 

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.