First Nations Health Directors Association

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New Job Opportunity : Advisor, Shared Secretariat (Permanent)

April 28th, 2023

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

As an Advisor, you will provide strategic advice, guidance and support to management, staff, the First Nations Health Council, and the First Nations Health Directors Association. You will provide support to the Director in the development, execution and maintenance of function specific strategies, programs, processes, and procedures that align with overall organizational needs and goals. In this role, you will routinely encounter complex issues (may include political and community issues) and will need to be proactively demonstrating innovative thinking by researching, analyzing, and preparing recommendations relating to the relevant functional area, and to the FNHC/FNHDA Shared Secretariat function overall.

When you join as an Advisor, you’ll be joining a talented Shared Secretariat team of professionals. You’ll be well supported with your training and development, all the while playing a key role in supporting First Nations communities.

About You

 · University degree in public policy, political science, First Nations governance, or related discipline plus 4-6 years of relevant specialized experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

· Significant, relevant, and recent experience in providing written advice, communication tools, briefings, or published papers.

· Significant, relevant, and recent experience in project management supporting projects and small teams.

· Experience in research, report and publications writing.

· Experience with public health and policy is an asset.

· Experience in maintaining effective and collaborative working relationships with First Nations communities, health associations, government(s) is an asset.

A full job description is available upon request to careers@fnha.ca

How to Apply

If this sound like the opportunity for you, please click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button in the posting found by following this link.

Closing date: Open until filled.

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