Temporary Full Time Position: 35 hours per week

Contract Period: ASAP to March 31st, 2026 with the possibility of extension

Salary Range: $40.77 to $48.37 per hour

Number of Positions: 1

Location: East Mississauga (and Mississauga Ontario Health Team geography)

LAMP is a HOOPP Employer offering pension and a variety of excellent benefits!

LAMP Community Health Centre is seeking a Program Manager for the Locally Driven Population Health Models (LDPHM) initiative and to support the Improving Care for Refugee Program, as well as our Preventative Care team.

LAMP Community Health Centre is a multi-service, community based charitable organization that provides a wide range of programs and services to improve a person's health. LAMP uses a co-ordinated approach to connect people to medical services and other programs that build personal resources. People can better control their health and environment by providing services that improve physical, emotional, social and economic well-being.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Program Manager to oversee the implementation and coordination of the Locally Driven Population Health Models (LDPHM) and demonstrate success by working in partnership with our colleagues at Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre in leading a clinical team and putting clients first. The role requires collaborating with OHT partners, clients, caregivers, community organizations, grassroots groups, and faith-based organizations to promote preventative care, health promotion, and access to primary healthcare. The Program Manager will ensure service delivery aligns with objectives and meets funder accountability requirements.

The successful candidate will lead the development and success of interdisciplinary teams, including clinical providers, community health workers, and preventative care ambassadors across Mississauga. This position will report directly to the Senior Director, Clinical Health Services, but also work with the Senior Director of Community Programs at LAMP CHC. Program Manager LDPHM

Primary Responsibilities

•         Provide leadership and operational management to an interdisciplinary team, ensuring alignment with LAMP’s values, mission, vision, and strategic objectives.

•         Oversee the implementation of the Locally Driven Population Health Models (LDPHM) and Improving Care for Refugee Program (ICRP) 

•         Promote community engagement, capacity building, health literacy, and service access by prioritizing facilitation of care and offering broader wellness and prevention support.

•         Support efforts to increase attachment to primary care and enhance participation in preventative screenings, such as the Ontario Breast Screening Program.

•         Monitor programs and services continuously, identifying risks and driving ongoing improvements.

•         Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enable integrated projects and foster partnerships.

•         Manage program data collection, monitoring, evaluation, and funder reporting.

•         Organize and support engagement activities and promotional events, including outreach, networking, capacity building, volunteer engagement, and facilitation, providing the team with supervision and direction.

•         Assist in executing large-scale community events and coordinating attendance at relevant activities.

•         Contribute to health-related messaging and promotion via social media and other platforms.

•         Proactively manage program scope changes, ensuring responsiveness to evolving community needs.

•         Perform additional duties as required within the program and job scope.

Required Qualifications

•       University Degree in Health Sciences, Management or recognized equivalent work experience (Master’s degree strongly preferred)

•       3-5 years of program/ project management experience in a health care environment, community-based environments an asset

•       Regulated Health Professional designation is an asset

•       Proven experience working independently and in partnership with a high level of proficiency in partnership management

•       Demonstrated understanding of vaccine hesitancy and potential barriers to accessing vaccine and health promotion programs and services by residents in the community

•       Good knowledge of health promotion, health education and health issues affecting refugees, newcomers, low income, multi-lingual and racialized communities

•       Experience collaborating with other community organizations and working in partnership with residents and community ambassadors

•       Experience in event and program planning, coordination and outcome evaluation

•       Working knowledge of the current Ontario health care system is an asset to provide contextual understanding to OHTs and their potential for system transformation

•       Sensitive to working with people of diverse cultural, age and economic backgrounds as well as marginalized individuals

•       Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal, with individuals and groups

•       Demonstrated commitment to working from an anti-oppression perspective and creating pathways of access for equity deserving groups

•       Demonstrated problem-solving, organizational and time management skills

•       Able to travel within the GTA and to work flexible shifts including evenings and occasional weekends

Proficiency in the Following Computer Skills

•       Experience and ability to work effectively independently and remotely as part of a team

•       Strong time management, self-direction, and other professional skills