Community Health Workers. In the posting of a vacancy or new job, the days of work and period of availability of a position may be subject to change provided that:
(1) the change is consistent with operational requirements and the provisions of the Collective Agreement, and is not capricious, arbitrary, discriminatory or in bad faith; and
(2) the Employer has inquired into, and given prior due consideration to, the importance placed by the affected employee(s) on the existing days of work and period of availability and the impact the change will have on the personal circumstances of such employee(s).
Community Health Workers. Where the Employer posts a regular position pursuant to Article 15.4(e) (Scheduling of Hours), the following shall apply:
(1) Unassigned ongoing hours shall be deemed sufficient to constitute a regular position where 20 or more hours exist for three consecutive months and can be scheduled within the following parameters:
(i) up to five consecutive days of work; and
(ii) a definable period of availability as per Article 15.3(b) (Shift Schedules);
(iii) geographic location. The position including the salary range, a summary of the job description, the required qualifications, days of work, weekly hours, period of availability, and the commencement date shall, before being filled, be posted for a minimum of seven calendar days, in a manner which gives all employees access to such information. Where the Employer has a current practice to distribute postings it shall be maintained, unless otherwise agreed at the local level.
(2) The posted weekly hours may be subject to adjustment in accordance with Article 15.4(d) (Scheduling of Hours).
Community Health Workers. From the United States to Uganda, poor areas around the globe experience shortages in qualified and willing healthcare professionals (Xxxxxxx et al., 2015). According to a study by Breiman et al. (2011), in Nairobi’s Kibera slum the most frequently reported reason for not seeking healthcare was expense. For those who did seek care, over a third visited non-licensed providers the first or only time they sought services. By delaying care or seeking illegitimate care, people risked further complications from incorrect or untimely diagnosis and treatment (Breiman et al., 2011). To fill gaps in healthcare, community health workers (CHWs) have been utilized in communities worldwide to address primary healthcare needs. CHWs can perform broad tasks or be assigned to more specific functions, such as blood pressure screening (WHO, 2007). As members of their community themselves, CHWs often share beliefs and health- seeking behaviors with their fellow community members (Xxxxxxx et al., 2015). They understand and share community norms, which allows them to connect with community members and deliver culturally-sensitive health messages, thus allowing community members to make informed decisions about their health (Xxxxxxx et al., 2015; Vareilles, et al., 2015).
