Health Program Manager

5 months ago


Vancouver, Canada Musqueam Indian Band Full time

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 multi-year 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 fast-paced 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 problem-solve 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 clinic-office 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



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