Leader, Indigenous Mental Health

7 months ago


Victoria, Canada Island Health Full time

**Job Description**:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Island Health has made a formal commitment to reconciliation through the provision of care and workplaces with a foundation of cultural safety and humility. Island Health is committed to working with Indigenous communities and partners to plan and deliver culturally safe health-care services and to deliver on its goal of excellent health and care for everyone, everywhere, every time.

Reporting to the Director, the Leader, Indigenous Mental Health & Substance Use (MSHU) is responsible for coordinating and leading the development and implementation of projects and programs arising out of the service and operational needs of Indigenous populations in the region that Island Health serves. This includes providing leadership and collaborating with clinical and operational leaders to support best practices models for Indigenous Health programs and services.

Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
**Education, Training And Experience**:
Bachelor's Degree in Indigenous studies, health science, or related discipline. Minimum seven (7) years' recent, related experience including healthcare service delivery, First Nations community health services, planning or project management or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Valid BC Driver's License.

**Skills And Abilities**:

- Ability to work in partnership with Indigenous organizations and communities.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous cultural safety principles and strategies.
- Demonstrated commitment to advance truth and reconciliation.
- Demonstrated facilitation, consultation & presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information and maintain a balanced perspective.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, including developing clear written reports and making group presentations.
- Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a highly dynamic environment.
- Thorough knowledge of organizational development and change management.
- Demonstrated project management, process re-engineering and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to provide progressive and innovative approaches to service delivery and program issues.
- Demonstrated knowledge of research methodology, practices and techniques.
- Excellent investigative, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

**Job Requirements**:



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