Métis Midwifery Strategy Leader

Metis-Nation-Saskatchewan-; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) invites applications for a Midwifery Project Specialist. Under the Health Promotion Manager, you will plan, coordinate and drive a Métis-specific midwifery strategy across communities to improve access to culturally safe prenatal to postpartum care.

You will build partnerships with Métis communities, elders and partners, supervise the Midwifery team, manage deliverables and budgets, and help develop MOUs and data sharing agreements with project partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health administration, public health, social work, nursing or midwifery from a Canadian accredited program; master’s preferred.
• At least five years in the health care sector with Indigenous health exposure considered an asset.
• Direct experience working with Indigenous clients, including Métis, is an asset.
• Valid Saskatchewan driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
• Criminal Record Check required; travel up to 25% annually.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement the midwife project delivery plan, update workplan and budget forecast.
• Coordinate community engagement, partnerships and advisory circles.
• Develop MOUs and data-sharing agreements with partners.
• Supervise the Midwifery team and oversee project outputs.

Skills

Project management

Written and verbal communication

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Time management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health administration/public health/nursing/midwifery

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Database software

Job description

The Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) invites applications for a Midwifery Project Specialist. Under the Health Promotion Manager, you will plan, coordinate and drive a Métis-specific midwifery strategy across communities to improve access to culturally safe prenatal to postpartum care.

You will build partnerships with Métis communities, elders and partners, supervise the Midwifery team, manage deliverables and budgets, and help develop MOUs and data sharing agreements with project partners.