Health Program Manager - Vancouver, Canada - Musqueam Indian Band

Musqueam Indian Band

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Vancouver, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

About Musqueam

Position Summary:

The Health Manager is responsible for, oversees and directs all of the Musqueam Indian Band's

Health Programs:

which are varied, extensive and dynamic - including, but not limited to both Nursing programs: Community Health (pre and post-natal; moms & tots, girls group and kids cooking) and Home and Community Care (Home care, medical equipment, hospital discharges, Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative, Healthy Living & foot care); therapeutic programs such as Mental Health, Family Violence and the Sexual Abuse Intervention Program; Drug and Alcohol, counselling and prevention; Environmental Health (facilitates inspections and Drinking Water Safety testing and education awareness); Brighter Futures (including the Breakfast Life skills); Emergency Preparedness; Youth Outreach (HIV education and information); and the Elders Program.

The Manager of Health oversees programs and service delivery, multiyear block funding, develops and plans the annual departmental budget for the various programs; semi-annual distribution for Elders, oversees and supervises Health Program staff and volunteers; participates in and chairs selection boards; negotiates and interacts with other government's agencies, medical professionals, and Band members on health services issues; identifies community health issues and develops programs to address them; identifies outside sources of funding and develops proposals to obtain program funding.

This position reports to the Chief Administrative Officer.

Roles & Responsibilities

Directs and oversees the administration of the Musqueam Indian Band's Health Programs and Service Delivery to provide access to basic health for all Musqueam Indian Band and Community members.
Development and maintenance of the multiyear block funding agreement with Health Canada and annual funding agreements with

Vancouver Coastal Health Authority:

plans and develops annual departmental budget for each health program in coordination with respective staff; coordinates annual and semi-annual, and quarterly financial and narrative reports to respective funding agencies.

Researches, develops, plans and implements various health programs to address community and environmental health issues.
Annual Community Workload Increase System on reserve statistics of program users, age, gender, status from each household, chronic disease and high risk pregnancies.
Oversees and supervises the delivery of health programs by subordinate staff to members of the Musqueam Indian Band. Chairs staff selection boards.
Researches, develops proposals, and acquires outside funding for health programs.
Develops and maintains effective working relationships with clients, colleagues, medical professionals and outside governments and/or agencies.
Participation in Band and outside committees or boards on health issues.
Other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Skill and knowledge usually attained by successful completion of a Post-Secondary degree or certificate in Health Care Administration, Social Work, Psychology, Environmental Health, or Community Health Nursing, and at least five years relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of skill, knowledge, and experience.
Knowledge and experience of similar program delivery in the historical context of Musqueam or First Nations culture and history.
Leadership and governance skills, effective communication skills, professionalism, partnerships and relationship building.
Financial management and accountability, narrative reporting and statistics.
Knowledge and experience in Human Resource Management, effective supervision, performance based coaching, and selection boards.
Ability to use tact and good judgement in dealing with sensitive and complex issues.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Computer skills, including advanced knowledge of MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook,
Ability to interact with staff (at all levels) in a fastpaced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of leadership skills, professionalism and confidentiality.
Ability to assist the Health staff in supporting in their everyday tasks.
Strong English communication skills (spoken and written) and the ability to communicate tactfully with others
Ability to problemsolve and take initiative to resolve problems
Ability to remain calm during periods of stressful high volume and to meet deadlines as required
Ability to work independently and harmoniously as a member of a team
Valid B.C. Driver's License and provide a licensed vehicle for work purposes.
Successful Criminal Record Check

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a clinicoffice environment
The Health Manager works continually with persons who are seeking acute, chronic, or palliative care. These care demands, coupled with conflicting work demands create a highly