Director, Indigenous Health - (222687)

Island Health; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority based in Strathcona Regional District seeks a Director of Indigenous Health to lead and manage health programs. Key responsibilities include establishing operational frameworks, fostering community relationships, and ensuring patient-centered care for Indigenous people. Ideal candidates should possess a Master's degree and extensive experience in health care leadership. Strong relational practice with Indigenous communities is essential. Competitive compensation and involvement in crucial health initiatives offered.

Qualifications

• Requires 7+ years of senior management experience in health care/program management.
• Strong relational practice skills with Indigenous Peoples.
• In-depth understanding of rural and remote community health needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead Indigenous health programs and services.
• Establish operational frameworks for program delivery.
• Liaise between Island Health and Indigenous communities.

Skills

Budget planning

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Consultation facilitation

Adaptability

Clinical competence

Understanding of health services

Education

Master's degree in health related field or MBA

Job description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Island Health has made a formal commitment to reconciliation through the provision of care and workplaces that have a foundation of cultural safety and humility. Island Health is committed to working with Indigenous communities and partners to plan and deliver culturally safe health-care services and to deliver on its goal of excellent health and care for everyone, everywhere, every time.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Indigenous Health and working in partnership with the Medical Director(s) assigned to the portfolio, the Director provides leadership and strategic direction for the programs and services to improve the health status of Indigenous people. The Director is jointly responsible for the overall operational management of programs and services for an assigned geographical area of Island Health along with responsibility for additional assigned program(s) within the Indigenous Health program. The Director supports and promotes patient‑centred care, patient safety initiatives, staff motivation and support and best practices within the Program to achieve outcomes identified in the Island Health Strategic Plan and by other agreements including the Tripartite agreement, the Partnership Accord Steering Committee, Memorandums and Letters of Understanding with self‑governing Nations, and other guiding documents and groups. The Director establishes the operational framework and infrastructure for program delivery and planning and allocates and manages all physical, human and financial resources, anticipating future changes that will affect service delivery. In collaboration with other members of the Indigenous Health leadership team, the Director is the liaison between Island Health and the Indigenous people and communities that it serves to foster productive and respectful relations.

Qualifications

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Master's degree in a health related field or Business Administration (MBA) and a minimum of seven (7) years of senior management experience in health care/program management required.

Skills And Abilities

• Sound working knowledge of planning concepts related to budgetary, staffing, quality and strategic initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and to build and support management teams.
• High-level communication skills, demonstrated organizational, planning and interpersonal skills.
• Strong relational practice skills and experience working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples.
• Expertise in facilitating consultation and community development processes.
• Ability to work with both Indigenous and non-Indigenous cultural milieus.
• Ability to adapt readily to rapid and changing environment and respond with initiative.
• Ability to interact professionally with various levels of personnel, both internally and externally.
• Demonstrated clinical competence and understanding of clinical service delivery in urban, rural and remote contexts.
• In-depth understanding of health services and operations.
• In-depth understanding of unique needs of rural and remote communities as well as the social determinants of health.
• Understanding of UNDRIP, Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action, and other relevant reports, legislation, and agreements as well as cultural safety, cultural humility, and anti‑racism approaches.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Indigenous ancestry preferred.

LEADS in a Caring Environment Framework: https://www.leadscanada.net/site/framework

https://jd.viha.ca/JD4651.pdf