Dental Hygienist - Public Health
Core
Lead on oral health initiatives, developing and implementing programs and policies to address local population health needs and reduce health inequities.
Role type
Public Health Dental Hygienist (Policy & Program Development)
Builds
Oral health focused programs and policies for communities (schools, childcare, municipalities)
Domain
Public Health / Oral Health
Required skills
Program planning and evaluation, Policy advocacy, Community engagement, Coalition building, Population-based approach, Assessment and analysis, Volunteer management
Preferred skills
French language proficiency
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Collaborate with public policy and health equity consultants to address population health needs; Develop and implement oral health programs and policies; Conduct community oral health assessments; Advocate for policy and system change; Build strategic partnerships with internal and external partners; Recruit, train, and retain volunteers.
Seniority
Mid-level, specialized IC