Associate Health Director – Programs

Powell River Educational Services Society; Powell River; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An Indigenous Health Services Organization located in Powell River is seeking a Health Program Manager to lead and develop community health initiatives. The candidate must have extensive experience in health care management, particularly in Indigenous settings, and will be responsible for overseeing a multidisciplinary team and ensuring culturally safe care. This full-time position offers a salary range of CAD 41.75 to 48 per hour and requires a bachelor's degree in Health Sciences or a related field, along with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in health care program management, ideally within an Indigenous community setting.
• Valid class 5 Driver’s license and acceptable driver’s abstract.
• Acceptable Police Information Check.
• Full COVID-19 vaccination required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and supports a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians and health professionals.
• Provides leadership in a unionized environment.
• Builds trusting relationships with clients and families to promote health and wellness.
• Supports Health Director with operational planning and budgeting.

Skills

Ability to build, lead and mentor a team

Knowledge of Indigenous health determinants

Understanding of mental wellness and trauma informed care

Well-developed writing skills

Project management skills

Highly developed communication skills

Ability to build trusting relationships

Experience developing policies and procedures

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic health records

Genuine respect for Tla’amin Nation’s history and culture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences or related field

Job description

Location: Powell River/qathet Regional District

Salary Or Wage: $41.75 to $48 per hour

Job Type: Full Time

List of Requirements

Training, Education, Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, Nursing, Social Work, Public Health or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in health care program management, ideally within an Indigenous community setting.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities in a culturally safe way.
• Experience working the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and federal/provincial health systems and culturally integrated service models.
• Experience developing programs, policies and procedures in a community-based Health care setting.
• Experience managing budgets and funding agreements.
• Valid class 5 Driver’s license and acceptable driver’s abstract.
• Acceptable Police Information Check
• All employees working for Tla’amin Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to build, lead and mentor a team.
• Knowledge of Indigenous health determinants and traditional/Indigenous wellness approaches.
• Understanding of mental wellness, trauma informed care and primary care principles.
• Well-developed writing skills including experience with grant and proposal writing and reporting on funded projects.
• Project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic community-based setting.
• Highly developed communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to build trusting, positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Experience developing and implementing policies and procedures including safe work practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic health records systems.
• Genuine respect for Tla’amin Nation’s history and culture.

List of Duties

Program Leadership and Development, Team Management and Support

• Oversees and supports a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians, health professionals and support staff.
• Provides leadership in a unionized environment, including understanding and applying the collective agreement.
• Oversees external contracted staff to ensure service quality, adherence to agreements and alignment with Tla’amin Health operations and values.
• Communicates effectively and ensures clarity of roles and responsibilities.
• Ensures staff have tools, training and resources to accomplish their work.
• Ensures that policies and procedures are understood and followed by staff including safe work practices.
• Ensures a respectful, healthy, and safe work environment.
• Holds regular check-ins and performance conversations with team members, offering constructive feedback, recognizing achievements, and supporting growth and improvement.
• Addresses employee relations matters in collaboration with Human Resources.
• Works closely with Human Resources on matters related to grievances or interpretation of the collective agreement

Community and Client Engagement

• Builds and fosters trusting relationships with clients and families to promote health and wellness.
• Works with Elders, cultural advisors and knowledge keepers to ensure culturally safe and appropriate care.
• Leads and supports health promotion and community education initiatives.
• Responds to client and community concerns with empathy and accountability.

Planning and Administration

• Supports the Health Director with annual operational planning, budgeting and funding proposals.
• Ensures accurate records are maintained, with confidentiality as required, regarding clients and programs. Ensures effective case management of patient files to support implementation and coordination of patient/client care plans.
• Oversees the EMR system (Mustimuhw), ensuring quality and consistency of patient charting. Establishes procedures and training to support accurate, timely and compliant documentation by staff.
• Manages and monitors various funding agreements, ensuring compliance, reporting and completion of agreement terms.
• Administers the budget for Health program areas and monitors budget spending and expenses. Keeps Health Director apprised of any potential budgetary issues.

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