Midwifery Project Specialist

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

Job summary

Metis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) is seeking a Midwifery Project Specialist in Saskatoon to lead planning, development, and coordination of a Métis-specific midwifery strategy. The role involves liaising with MN-S, communities, and partners to create culturally relevant and safe birthing centers across the province.

Under Health Promotion Manager supervision, you will manage project plans, budgets, and stakeholder engagement while advancing Indigenous health outcomes and equitable access to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health administration, public health, social work, nursing, midwifery, or related field; master’s preferred.
• At least five years of experience in health care or Indigenous health.
• Experience with midwifery or Métis health contexts is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement the midwife project delivery plan and updates project workplan and budget forecast.
• Coordinate community engagement and stakeholder processes.
• Supervise the Midwifery team and support research on Métis-specific needs.

Skills

Knowledge of Métis culture

Project management

Excellent communication

Microsoft Office

Time management

Independent work

Indigenous health understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health administration/related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Database software

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Midwifery Project Specialist

DEPARTMENT: Health, Mental Health & Addictions

CLASSIFICATION: MGO-07

SALARY RANGE: $79,591.00 per annum

POSITION TYPE: Full-time, Permanent

LOCATION: Saskatoon

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Health Promotion Manager

Brief Overview

The Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) is the government that represents Métis citizens in Saskatchewan. The MN-S Ministry of Health, Mental Health and Additions is responsible for improving the health and well-being of Métis citizens in Saskatchewan. Under the supervision of the Health Promotion Manager, the Midwifery Project Specialist is responsible for managing and coordinating the process of planning and development of a Midwifery Métis-specific Strategy and act as a liaison between MN–S, Métis Communities, and project partners to support the development of sustainable, appropriate, culturally relevant, and safe Métis Birthing Center(s) in Saskatchewan. Including, but not limited to accessible, legal Métis-focused midwifery, improved options/choices from prenatal to postpartum in their home communities (or as close to home as possible) eliminating the need to travel, away from family to urban centers unless medically necessary.

Project Management

• Manage and implement midwife project delivery plan and updates project workplan and quarterly budget forecast.
• Maintains awareness and understanding of community engagement, social determinants of health, public health trends, and patient-oriented research approaches.
• Coordinates and actively participates in project planning and evaluation in accordance with the funding agreement.
• Supervising employees within the Midwifery team
• Supports and conducts research on Métis-specific midwifery needs and services available in the province.

Partnership and Committee Support

• Supports building an Advisory Circle to ensure the voices who regularly inform and oversee the outcomes/outputs of the project are included.
• Working with the Health Promotions Manager plans and develops Memorandum of Understanding Agreements, Research Agreements and Data Sharing Agreements with Partners.
• Creates and coordinates working groups and expert communities of practice to develop Métis-specific Midwifery strategies.
• Develop Terms of Reference for the Advisory Circle and working groups as required.

Community Engagement

• Develops and implements Métis community engagement plans as needed.
• Identifies project stakeholders and develops a comprehensive stakeholder engagement plan.
• Designs and coordinates project deliverables as outlined in the funding proposal and in partnership with community partners.
• Compiles and disseminates findings from the community engagement(s) and other deliverables as required.
• Recognizes and pursues opportunities to engage key stakeholders and leaders in Métis communities to further the conversation and achieve project deliverables.

Communications

• Effectively interprets project information for internal and external communication.
• Responds to stakeholders and partners inquiries relating to project information and key messaging.
• Reports on the results of community engagement meetings to the partners.
• Drafts briefings, articles, and bulletins for communication and education purposes.
• Creates and coordinates an internal communication strategy for all staff and contractors connected to the project team.
• Drafts and coordinates reporting to MN–S leadership and to the funder.

Relationship Building

• Works with parents, pregnant women/families from across the province and representatives of diverse demographics to ensure the voices of lived and living experience regarding birthing are captured.
• Establish relationships with Métis Elders and knowledge keepers who have midwifery and doula experience (past and present) to ensure outcomes/recommendations are culturally relevant.
• Build relationships with government and other health jurisdiction professionals.

Financial

• Monitors the project budget, reports, and other related information.
• Ensure budget expenditures remain within approved budget allocations.
• Reports to the Health Promotion Manager on project outcomes for budget reporting.
• Assisting with reporting to the funders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge And Skills

• Knowledge of Métis culture, values, and community contexts.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and achieve project outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including active listening and audience-appropriate communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, database software, and other electronic communication tools.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing tasks and make sound decisions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a diverse team under tight timelines.
• Understanding of the Western health care system and Indigenous and Métis-specific birthing worldviews.
• Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to resolve conflict in challenging situations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health administration, public health, social work, nursing (RN/NP), midwifery from a Canadian Association for Midwifery Education (CAMEd)–accredited program, or a related discipline; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Relevant experience in Indigenous health, community health, public health, social sciences, or a related field.
• At least five years of experience working in the health care sector.
• Direct experience with midwifery is considered an asset.
• Experience working with Indigenous clients, including Métis clients.

Additional Requirements

• A valid Saskatchewan driver’s license and access to reliable transportation are required.
• The successful candidate must provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
• Travel of up to 25% annually is required.