Research Analyst

**FNHA Overview**:
The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative and dedicated team members and leaders.

The first of its kind in Canada, FNHA works as a health-and-wellness partner with BC First Nations to support self-determination and decision-making to improve health outcomes.

**JOIN OUR HISTORIC JOURNEY**
At FNHA, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to BC’s history. With a unique governing structure and mandate, our fluid work environment means you can play an active role in real change.
Our talented teams value respect and foster lateral kindness in their working relationships. Our holistic approach to wellness, based on First Nations teachings, is incorporated into all aspects of work culture. Where else will you get to create a personal wellness plan as part of your performance goals?

**Position Summary**:
Provides support to the building of research capacity and collaborative partnerships with communities and research organizations. Maintains and strengthens interdepartmental support and information sharing across the organization as well as with health system partners. Offers technical and functional support to grant funded research projects. Ensures close communication and project coordination for research project teams.

**As a health and wellness organization, the First Nations Health Authority has aligned with the Provincial Public Health Order released on October 14, 2021. We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all employees at First Nations Health Authority. This policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If selected for employment, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination by providing a copy of your BC Vaccination Card Passport with the QR code.**

**Responsibilities**:

- Promotes best practices in Indigenous research and assists researchers with engaging and collaborating with communities in respectful and meaningful ways
- Supports the implementation of the FNHA research and policy agenda’s by generating research projects and conducting knowledge exchange activities to address health priorities
- Coordinates research projects and teams; assists in proposal writing and the collection/analysis and interpretation of data for reporting, and knowledge exchange and translation activities
- Compiles and maintains an inventory of active research projects in the province
- Liaises with partners and academic institutions to build organizational research capacity
- Contributes to the development and administration of research ethics processes within the FNHA
- A Full Job Description is Available Upon Request_

**Qualifications**:

- A Bachelor’s Degree with a specialization in Public Health, Public Policy, Health Information Management/Sciences, Research Methods, or Aboriginal/Indigenous Governance, plus 3-5 years of experience in research, analysis, grant writing and multi-jurisdictional partnerships or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- A Master’s degree would be an asset
- Experience in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
- Experience in the use of Microsoft Office suite of software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Experience working with First Nations/Aboriginal people in health is an asset

**Knowledge, Skills & Attributes**:

- Knowledge of academic research practices, methods and tools
- Knowledge of First Nations health issues and the current context of health governance transformation in BC
- Knowledge of existing health systems at the regional, provincial and federal levels
- Knowledge of the OCAP® Principles, Indigenous research methods, and ethics
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position

**Closing Statement**:
**Diversity**

The First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; preference will be given to individuals with Indigenous ancestry (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).

**What You Can Expect From Us**

Joining our family means joining an organization that supports personal growth, in-house training, a paid volunteer day and a unique full-day orientation program.

Leading with culture, all FNHA employees complete San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training. We support our family to be leaders in wellness and all staff members develop a yearly wellness plan as part of their performance partnership and goal-setting.

**Closing**

Please note that only those applicants shortlisted will be contacted. If you do not hear from us about this position, please accept our sincere appreciation for your interest in FNHA