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Vice President, Indigenous Health
4 months ago
Come work as the Vice President, Indigenous Health with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is seeking a collaborative, innovative, and engaged leader to assume the role of Vice President, Indigenous Health (VP, IH). This person plays a crucial role in driving systemic change within the health system to improve the health and well-being of Indigenous peoples. Their leadership is instrumental in advancing health equity, promoting cultural safety, and fostering meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities. Based in Vancouver and reporting to the President and CEO and supported by an engaged Board, the VP, IH is a member of the VCH Senior Executive Team and assumes joint accountability for the attainment of the strategic objectives and operational plans of the organization as approved by the Board, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Senior Executive Team. In addition to being an expert in their field, the incoming VP, IH will be grounded in community and Indigenous ways of knowing and will be encouraged to leverage their connection(s) to community to strengthen their leadership capacities. The VP, IH is a change agent who inspires system transformation by collaborating with leaders throughout the region to facilitate a new era within VCH. They will lead the evolution of the organization’s Indigenous cultural safety education and support the organization to deliver on relevant legislation including the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA). Additionally, their work will be informed by the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) – particularly Calls 18 to 24 as they pertain to Indigenous health – and recommendations from the “In Plain Sight” report to address Indigenous racism in the B.C. health care system. This position also represents the organization in regional, provincial, and national forums to share, support, and celebrate the organization’s deep commitment to uplifting Indigenous voices and advancing reconciliation. VCH is committed to delivering exceptional care to 1.25 million people, including the First Nations, Métis and Inuit, within the traditional territories of the Heiltsuk, Kitasoo-Xai’xais, Lil’wat, Musqueam, N’Quatqua, Nuxalk, Samahquam, shíshálh, Skatin, Squamish, Tla’amin, Tsleil-Waututh, Wuikinuxv, and Xa’xtsa.
QualificationsEducation & Experience
- Education and experience equivalent to a degree in a medical or clinical profession such as Doctor of Medicine (MD), Nurse Practitioner (NP. DNP), Midwifery, Nursing, or Allied Health profession supplemented with a master’s degree in a related discipline such as Health Care Administration or Business Administration plus fifteen (15) years’ experience in progressively senior executive leadership roles or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Experience in the provision of direct service, community-based healthcare delivery systems and extensive experience interacting with Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous leadership (including Elders, Bands, Tribal Councils, Friendship Centres, Indigenous service providers, etc.) as well as government agencies and provincial ministries is required.
Preference will be given to candidates identifying as Indigenous, including First Nations, Metis, or Inuit.
Knowledge & Abilities
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding organizational and systemic dynamics, underscored by a deep understanding of trauma-informed Indigenous health issues.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous community health system requirements and insights from Indigenous community engagement, including traditional Indigenous perspectives, which contribute to the commitment toward reconciliation and healing within Indigenous health contexts.
- Demonstrated knowledge in the principals and organizational practices necessary to implement systems wide cultural change and create opportunity at all levels of the organization to develop, implement and evaluate policies, programs, and partnerships to enhance diversity equity and inclusion and create a safe and respectful work environment.
- Demonstrated ability to deploy and measure initiatives aimed at the promotion of diversity, Indigenous cultural safety, and cultural humility within a complex organization.
- Demonstrated experience in developing budgets and overseeing the appropriate use of financial resources, identifying, and forecasting financial requirements and implementing cost-effective strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to cultivate a workplace culture that prioritizes respect, inclusivity, and understanding, foster a culture of continuous learning, and empower program managers and team members.
- Demonstrated communication, facilitation, and interpersonal abilities with the ability to present views in a clear and compelling manner and to develop trust and influence.
- Negotiates, facilitates, builds consensus, and effectively collaborates to build relationships that promote the achievement of cooperative goals and contribute to an atmosphere of mutual respect.
- Collaborates effectively with internal and external stakeholders to develop, manage and evaluate programs/services considering client needs, service delivery interrelationships and service potential within a complex environment.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of legislative policy development and processes of various levels of government to ensure well-informed decision-making.
- Uses strong leadership, strategic thinking, problem solving and innovation abilities to develop effective strategies and ensure support and attainment of goals.
- Applies superior judgment and political expertise as well as a strong understanding of the essence and subtleties of communication to relay sensitive information and effectively persuade and negotiate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
- Uses sound business acumen to develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with internal and external stakeholders throughout high profile endeavors.
- Demonstrated leadership skills that promote a respectful, motivating, and empowering work environment, where individual competencies can thrive.
