Project Leader, Indigenous Health

Why Fraser Health?:
Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. Our team of nearly 40,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care.

Effective October 26th, all new hires to Fraser Health will need to have full COVID 19 vaccination (have received a full series of a World Health Organization “WHO” approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines). Please note this applies to all postings, and individual medical exemptions must be approved by the Provincial Health Officer.

Bring your change and project management skills and ability to influence others to this key role, leading, directing and coordinating the development and implementation of projects and new programs arising out of the operational needs of the Aboriginal Health program.

**In this position your primary responsibilities include**:

- Lead selected projects and new program development through to implementation and evaluation, as prioritized by the Aboriginal Health Program Leadership Team.
- Provide consultative services to Aboriginal Health Directors, Managers and Clinical Leaders and manages initiatives, ensuring alignment with Fraser Health's strategic vision for Indigenous health and cultural safety.
- Acts as business architect for clinical/operational processes development and implementation by ensuring initiative designs and structures are devised and integrated to achieve the desired outcomes and benefits in an optimal manner.
- Identify, establish and manage the appropriate team structure and membership required for the initiative including sponsorship, champion, steering committees and delivery/implementation teams, utilizing Fraser Health and external resources.
- Develop project charters and plans appropriate to the initiative and incorporates change management approaches to ensure success in complex multi-stakeholder, multi-disciplinary settings.
- Develop and implements a consistent and streamlined process for policy development.
- Collaborate with program staff and senior leadership to develop project work plans for project activities including development of clinical protocols between departments and development and implementation of staff education strategies.

**We would like you to have the following**:

- Bachelor's Degree in Indigenous studies, health science, or related discipline.
- Minimum seven (7) years' recent, related experience including healthcare service delivery, planning or project management.
- Valid BC Driver's License and access to personal vehicle for business related purposes.

**An equivalent combination of education, training and experience is acceptable.**
- Fraser Health Authority values diversity within the workplace. For this position, we also want to highlight that First Nations, Inuit, Metis or Aboriginal ancestry is regarded as directly relevant to the skills and knowledge for excellence in the position. Pursuant to Section 41 of the British Columbia Human Rights Code, preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry._

**Here are more reasons for you to apply**:

- A career that offers you the opportunity to work in a fast growing and exciting organization with health care providers who are excellent in their respective fields.
- Phenomenal opportunities for support and management roles are available as you advance within the organization.
- Competitive salary package, including comprehensive health benefits coverage.

A chance to create a difference every day in the world of health care.We value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust.

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Detailed Overview:
**Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families**:
The Project Leader, Indigenous Health is responsible for leading, directing and coordinating the development and implementation of projects and new programs arising out of the operational needs of the Aboriginal Health program. This includes providing leadership and collaborating with clinical and operational leaders to support best practices models for Aboriginal Health programs and services.

**Responsibilities**:

- Leads selected projects and new program development through to implementation and evaluation, as prioritized by the Aboriginal Health Program Leadership Team. Provides consultative services to Aboriginal Health Directors, Managers and Clinical Leaders and manages initiatives, ensuring alignment w