Manager, Indigenous Health Policy - Edmonton, Canada - Government of Alberta

Government of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Information
Job Requisition ID: 56344

Ministry:
Health

Location:
Edmonton, TELUS House, 14th Floor

Full or Part-Time:
Full-time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary:
Permanent

Scope:
Open Competition

Closing Date
:
April 25, 2024

Classification:
Manager Zone 2

Salary:
$3,147.32 to $4,235.37 bi-weekly ($82,145 - $110,543/year)

The Ministry of Health leads work in the areas of Alberta health insurance and benefits, doctors, hospitals and facilities, and other healthcare supports and information.

For more information on the work Alberta Health does, visit this link:

As part of the Public Health Division, the Indigenous Health Policy Branch is responsible for the developing and supporting activities that help improve the health and well-being of Indigenous peoples.

The Branch works to identify and implement innovative solutions to solve complex Indigenous health challenges and policy problems.

The Branch works to provide an Indigenous lens to the strategic priorities, legislation, and policy and program development within the Ministry, Alberta Health Services (AHS), and other Government of Alberta Ministries, where appropriate.

The Branch develops, leverages, and strengthens relationships between the Ministry, the federal government (Health Canada, and Indigenous Services Canada - First Nations Inuit Health Branch), AHS, and Indigenous communities to identify and implement collaborative activities to address health inequities between Indigenous peoples and other Albertans.

Role Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for leading a small but passionate and engaging team that is responsible for providing leadership, advice, and assistance in the Ministry's Indigenous health policy, strategy, and engagement efforts, including the identification and analysis of strategic responses for Indigenous issues facing the Ministry and the Government of Alberta (GoA).

The Manager establishes and maintains positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Alberta Health Services, the federal government, and Indigenous communities and organizations, to support the development of collaborative strategies and actions to improve Indigenous health outcomes and achieve Ministry priorities.

This position is responsible for developing Alberta Health's policy statements and positions to Indigenous health and will lead and assist in the development of Alberta Health and Government of Alberta to advance key priorities including the Indigenous Modernization of Alberta's Primary Health Care System.

APS Competencies:

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans.

We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:

Develop Self and Others:You are committed to lifelong learning and the desire to support the development of oneself and your team.

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Build Collaborative Environments: You are a skilled collaborator and mediator, and ensure all positions are heard and feedback is considered in good faith.
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Develop Networks: Using superior communication and relationship-building skills, you play a key role in building relationships and fostering a culture of trust among Indigenous communities and health organizations to achieve mutual goals.
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Systems Thinking:You are able to effectively brief ministry officials, either written or verbal, on initiatives involving the health system, the federal government or Indigenous organizations, ensuring they understand the issues and potential solutions. You are tactful and diplomatic in your approach using a collaborative impact approach to achieve positive outcomes.
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Creative Problem Solving: With exceptional problem-solving skills, you will participate in the restructuring of systems and processes, the coordination of diverse resources and the design of new models of service delivery and approaches where few precedents exist and the impacts are unclear.

Qualifications:

Minimum Recruitment Standards

University graduation in a field related to (Public Policy, Public Administration, Indigenous Studies, Political Science or related field), plus four years related experience.

Equivalencies:

Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

Experience:

Experience working with Indigenous communities or stakeholders, familiarity with issues affecting Indigenous communities, and a demonstrated awareness of Indigenous cultures is
required.
Experience performing stakeholder engagement and formally supervising staff is also
required.
Experience developing cabinet packages to support policy changes and/or creating/amending legislation is preferred.

Assets: