Medical Officer, Prevention and Wellness - Metro Vancouver Regional District, Canada - First Nations Health Authority

First Nations Health Authority
First Nations Health Authority
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Metro Vancouver Regional District, Canada

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FNHA Overview:


About us

The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative, and dedicated team members and leaders.


The first of its kind in Canada, FNHA works as a health-and-wellness partner with BC First Nations to support self-determination and decision-making to improve health outcomes.


Position Summary:


Title:
Medical Officer, Prevention and Wellness


Contract:
Until January 8, 2024


Hours:
Full-time


L
ocation:
Park Royal


About the role

Qualifications:


About you

To be successful in this role you will have/be -

  • Medical Degree recognized in Canada or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
  • Eligible for a license to practice medicine in BC, in good standing with the relative regulatory body

You may have;

  • Significant medical practice experience
  • Significant medical practice in an Indigenous setting
  • Current knowledge of health and wellness, medical practice issues and understanding of concepts and models of care and delivery of care for First Nation/Aboriginal/Indigenous clients and communities
  • Knowledge of legislation and regulation governing medical practice especially
  • Knowledge of health and wellness promotion and disease prevention practices internationally

Closing Statement:


Working at FNHA

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits from day one, including:

  • Municipal Pension plan with an employer contribution of 9.31% (after 3 months)
  • Access to group health benefits and a Health Care Spending Account through Canada Life on day 1 of employment
  • And more


The First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; preference will be given to individuals with Indigenous ancestry (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).

Leading with culture, all FNHA employees complete San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training.

We support our family to be leaders in wellness and all staff members develop a yearly wellness plan as part of their performance partnership and goal-setting.


As a health and wellness organization, the FNHA has aligned with the Provincial Public Health Order released on October 14, 2021.

We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all employees at First Nations Health Authority. This policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

If selected for employment, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination by providing a copy of your BC Vaccination Card Passport with the QR code.


How to apply

Closing date:
April 11 (at 23:59)


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