Director, Wellness

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Director of Wellness is responsible for the development and implementation of 2nd level programs and services in healthcare that support the Tribal Council’s member First Nations in collaboration with their local health and social development authorities. The role will provide direction and oversight of direct clinical supervision programs to front-line staff at the community level. The Director of Wellness will also possess strong knowledge of the health and wellness challenges and opportunities. This knowledge can be specific to each of its member communities and the position provides leadership to develop culturally relevant and safe community health and homecare programs and services that will meet their specific health needs. As part of a multi-disciplinary team the position will advocate for the health and wellness needs of STC’s member communities and ensure delivery of programs and services comply with accreditation standards, legislation, organizational policy, processes and procedures. Provides direction and leadership to medical, administrative and clinical staff to ensure the highest quality health care and outcomes for the STC communities. The Director must work cross functionally within the portfolio and across the organization to support operations. The Director will develop internal and external partnerships and work closely with system and community partners.

***Responsibilities**:

- Develops an overall departmental plan to support STC’s larger strategic plan to improve outcomes in health and wellness of all target client groups;
- Provide leadership and expertise in developing health programs and services, organizational plans and financial plans;
- Propose and implement policies related to STC Health Programs and Family Services authorized by the CEO;
- Develop an operational plan with each STC Health Program Manager which incorporates measurable goals and objectives that align with the strategic direction of the STC;
- Identify and evaluate the risks to STC's people (clients, staff, management, volunteers), property, finances, goodwill, and image and implement measures to mitigate risks;
- Report and communicate with the CEO and community on the state of the STC Health and Family Services department and all-important factors influencing it;
- Ensures an environment where collaborative working relationships can flourish, including all STC programs; the member First Nations; with external agencies and community resources, and through the various networks in which we operate.
- In collaboration with the CFO, assures that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget; performs cost control activities; monitors revenues and expenditures in assigned area to assure sound fiscal control; prepares annual budget requests; assures effective, efficient and allowable use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time;
- Assists with audits and reviews as required;
- Monitor compliance to ensure that all STC Health and Family Services operations, programs and services are conducted in a respectful and responsible manner, and that all decisions and actions meet relevant legislation, agreements, policies and procedures;
- Provide expert program advice and guidance on health methods, principles and practices, technical advice and interpretation of legislation and regulations to senior management, FN clients and to other levels of government to ensure these organizations are aware and can incorporate the latest procedures and practices within their areas of responsibility and to provide a consultation service in respect to remedial measures necessary to improve the health conditions of FN members living in rural and urban areas.
- Regularly evaluate health programs and services for gaps, effectiveness and efficiency, and propose enhancements to meet the desired health and wellness outcomes;
- Coordinate, chair, facilitate and follow up on regular staff and health program manager team meetings;
- Lead the annual performance evaluations of direct reports;
- Adheres to Accreditation standards and ensures that the Wellness Services Program is effective in monitoring and evaluating services and quality with input from clients and families, working collaboratively and effectively with other health care providers, demonstrate the ability to plan, assess and provide a high standard of delivery of care and services.
- Provide direction and support to health program managers regarding human resource management, issues and complaints;
- Ensure operations are within budget parameters and approve expenditures within the authority delegated by the CEO and Board of Directors;
- Negotiate contracts with consultants and manage projects related to health programs and services follow the agreements process and will ensure alignment with strategic plans and overall achievement of defined outcomes.
- Participate on Boards and Committees