Director, Indigenous Health Internal Service Transformation

Position Summary
Northern Health values diversity within the workplace and our commitment of reaching a representative workforce. For this position, we also want to highlight First Nation, Inuit, Métis or Indigenous Ancestry is regarded as directly relevant to the skills and knowledge for this position. All candidates will be considered; however, preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. For this initiative candidates from this group who wish to qualify for preferential consideration are encouraged to self-identify.

Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Northern Health is seeking a champion with significant management and leadership experience to join us!

Reporting to the Vice President, Indigenous Health and Chief Planning & Quality Officer, and working closely with the Indigenous Health leadership team and NH’s internal services (including Human Resources, Communications, Capital Planning, Finance, and Clinical Operations), the Director, Indigenous Health Internal Service Transformation (the Director) is responsible and accountable for the planning, design, development, and implementation of Indigenous Health’s internal operations, including advisory services to support NH clinical departments, and management services to support Indigenous Health. The Director leads all aspects of the operations of the operations portfolio to ensure that quality IH services are provided and that the strategic goals and objectives for the portfolio are achieved. The Director establishes a culture of engagement and cultural safety throughout all areas of responsibility. The Director leads the provision of direct Indigenous Health advisory services to various clinical programs within NH, leading a team of Clinical Advisors with combined Clinical/Indigenous health care expertise. Working in partnership with the Clinical Leaders of various Allied Health and Nursing services, the Director establishes and fills related advisory clinician positions which carry both clinical background and Indigenous Health background. Reporting directly to the Director, these advisors operate in a matrix reporting environment, providing clinically focused Indigenous Health guidance to clinicians in the services. The Director establishes and ensures the integration of teams within the Indigenous Health operations portfolio to effectively deliver a continuum of management, administrative and support services designed to meet Indigenous Health operational needs and directs the planning and implementation of change and innovation initiatives within the portfolio. The Director provides business leadership, tactical and operational guidance, and operational expertise for initiatives related to the ongoing development and delivery of Indigenous Health’s operational and clinical advisory services. The Director manages the operations of Indigenous Health and leads operational processes, such as goal setting, planning, budget preparation, and departmental reporting. As part of the Indigenous Health leadership team, the Director develops, implements, monitors and adjusts related policies, procedures, and practices. In keeping with the values of the Indigenous Health team and many Indigenous perspectives, the Indigenous Health leadership team members will serve to support, enable, grow, and create efficiencies for the teams with which they work. Significant operational imperatives regarding cross-team collaboration, information sharing, verification, and team development will ensure that each team is supported not only within that team, but also within the larger Indigenous Health team in a holistic and transparent way. Leadership team members will act as strategic and operational supports, with the perspective and insights available to leaders at the senior level of the organization, offering guidance and carrying the needs, ideas and work of the team forward into Northern Health and NH senior Leadership. Living into the values and ways of working created by the Indigenous Health team, the Director- level leads will support accountability and continuous quality improvement in the work of Indigenous Health as well as guiding and supporting the integration with Northern Health as a large regional organization. Through seasonal whole-team, strategy and collective planning-focused gatherings, as well as monthly team updates, working groups, and other collaborative work spaces, the Indigenous Health leadership team will ensure that the wisdom, ideas, creativity and strengths of each team member continue to contribute to the work of the overall team, strengthening the work by valuing and including perspectives from across the region and communities, diverse skill sets and varied cultural, experiential, educational and vocational backgrounds.

Starting salary will be approximately from $116,591 to $145,739 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region’s economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC’s most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia – Canada’s Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!
• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.
Examples may include:
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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Qualfications
• A combination of education, training and experience equivalent to completion of a Masters degree in business, accounting, health administration or other relevant field of study, plus seven (7) years of progressive leadership experience in a large, complex public sector environment.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and leaders.
• In accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code and Section 15 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, preference will be given to qualified candidates with Aboriginal Ancestry.

Skills and Abilities:
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to deal with all levels in the organization as well as various external groups.
• Demonstrated leadership, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated facilitation, negotiation, and mediation skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to a team-based collaborative approach to management.
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a highly dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to create and support innovation and manage and implement change.
• High degree of collaborative operational leadership ability.
• Sound understanding of and commitment to the application of continuous quality improvement principles and practices.
• Knowledge of current health care issues and trends.
• Knowledge of current Indigenous health topics and issues in BC and within the NH region an asset.
• Knowledge of health systems including policy and service delivery aspects.
• Demonstrated ability to provide progressive and innovative approaches to service delivery issues.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.