Indigenous Health Coordinator

2 months ago


Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada University of Saskatchewan Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Indigenous Platform Coordinator

Job Summary:

The University of Saskatchewan is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Indigenous Platform Coordinator to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with our research team to coordinate the activities and implement the work plan of the Canadian Network on Hepatitis C (CanHepC) Indigenous Platform.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as liaison to increase meaningful and authentic Indigenous participation in and leadership of research through the implementation of Indigenous research governance principles and a formal community accountability framework.
  • Ensure the implementation, evaluation and interconnection between Pewaseskwan, the CanHepC Scientific Committee and an Indigenous HCV Community Guiding Circle.
  • Work to enhance equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and Indigenous-specific training and education opportunities for all members of the CanHepC network.
  • Provide research support for Pewaseskwan on CanHepC related initiatives, particularly the CanHepC National Indigenous Roadmap project.
  • Assist with developing, preparing and finalizing a broad range of written materials, including strategic documents, reports, literature reviews, funding proposals, both independently and in collaboration with the Pewaseskwan team, key stakeholders and partners.
  • Offer guidance to entrench high quality in studies as per regulations stipulated by the Tri-Council and other granting agencies, Research Ethics Boards, and other oversight and regulatory bodies, and uplift Indigenous research philosophies and methodologies, including data sovereignty.
  • Develop strong, collaborative relationships within the communities in Saskatchewan and Manitoba with Pewaseskwan, as well as nationally with CanHepC and internationally overall, to meet the Platform activities and project goals.
  • Participate in relevant committees at the organizational, regional and national levels.

Qualifications:

  • A level of education equivalent to a Master's degree in a related health or business discipline from a recognized program.
  • Minimum of two years of directly related leadership experience in research administration.
  • Demonstration of prior experience engaging with Indigenous peoples/nations.
  • Knowledge of Indigenous health context in Canada and specifically the national hepatitis C landscape.
  • Knowledge of project management processes, including successful collaborations with community and university stakeholders.
  • Authorship of academic publications, proposals and/or reports and supervising staff will be considered an asset.
  • Knowledge of University of Saskatchewan policies and procedures, including the USask Systems will be considered an asset.

Skills:

  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Ability to lead, inspire and motivate others.
  • Experience in research design and implementation.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • The ability to speak an Indigenous language and/or French will be considered an asset.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Proven ability to effectively work with decision-makers to achieve solutions to unique and complex problems.
  • Ability to recognize and tactfully maneuver through political situations.
  • Ability to negotiate effectively in difficult situations.
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment, tact, diplomacy and confidentiality.
  • Highly proficient computer skills.


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