Job Description

Department: Health Services



Classification: Department Manager



Classification Level: Senior Management



Position Status: Full Time



Employment Status: Regular

Reporting Relationship

The Health Services Department Manager reports to the Director of Health and Wellness.

Position Summary

The Health Services Department Manager is responsible for the management of the M'Chigeeng Health Services under the direction of the Director of Health and Wellness. This includes providing support and assistance to the Band Membership for developing and maintaining quality health care services

Essential Functions

Accountability

To take direction from immediate supervisor as related to job description



Ensure prior authorization and approvals prior to acting



Prepare budgets, financial reports and recommendations of program expenditures to Director of Health and Wellness and ratify by Chief and Council



Ensure communication oral and written are consistent with policies, positions and direction of the organization



Ensure all activities are conducted are consistent with M'Chigeeng First Nation policies



Advise the Director of Health and Wellness with the development of the Health Policy and By-Laws for M'Chigeeng First Nation



Ensure all activities relating to participation in government and community affairs are in the best interest of M'Chigeeng First Nation



Maintain communication liaison with Director of Health and Wellness, Enaagdenjged, Chief and Council, Band Members, health organizations, hospitals, health units and funding agencies



Respond to health concerns; be familiar and aware of local health issues, initiatives, and processes as well as conditions that may affect M'Chigeeng First Nation (i.e. water quality)



Maintain awareness of developments in Indigenous health

Administration

Perform such duties as report writing, compiling statistics, program and delivery systems development with Health Services Team



Complete evaluations on health centre operations, health programs and staff on an annual basis.



Monitor and evaluate objectives and activities and provide direct functional support and supervision to staff.



Ensure proper maintenance of facilities - a) Health Centre b) Wellness Centre including equipment, machinery and supplies



Establish the terms of reference for sub-contracts including performance guidelines with respect to health services delivery.



Ensure that policies and procedures developed and adopted by the M'Chigeeng First Nation are adhered to by employees with discretion of interpretation by Manager.



Establish and maintain accurate file systems for easy access to information



Create and revise job descriptions for employees in consultation with HR Manager



Coordinate the recruitment and hiring process of new employees with HR Manager



Perform research of resource material to be purchased for the program



Review contracts prepared by the HR Manager that may be required under the program and monitor the progress of the work identified in the contract



Develop and maintain communication with outside agencies



Research sources of funding



Responsible for preparation of proposals and apply for funding in all areas that relate to the program



Manage project activities and funding requirements



Attend regular and Chief and Council meetings when requested



Participate on Committees/Boards outside of MFN as appointed by Chief & Council.

Supervision

Ensure supervision and review activities of full-time employees in the program



Conduct regular performance review on employees



Develop, implement and monitor employee training and development plans

Planning & Development

Research programs and project costs and determine budgets



Develop, implement and monitor policies that are specific to program delivery



Coordinate and approve strategic planning activities that determine both short and long term goals of program

Reports and Budgets

Establish annual budgets for program



Prepare and present regular reports to Director of Health and Wellness as directed by the Director of Health and Wellness



Prepare and maintain regular financial reports under the Health Program for MFN and funding agencies



Utilize computer applications to prepare and format documents (i.e. reports, correspondence)



Manage an annual budget and responsible and accountable as per MFN Financial policies.

Professional Development and Training

Ensure staff training as required and subject to financial resources.



Ensure professional development needs are identified and relevant to Health Services Department Manager role and subject to financial resources



Ensure all Nursing staffs are in good standing with CNO and RNAO

Program Delivery

Ensure that the delivery of Health Programs and Services are within the Community Health Plan



Ensure that evaluation of service delivery is conducted on an annual basis



Ensure that staff are updating their annual workplans on an annual basis and tracking their respective activities

Qualifications/Requirements

Degree in Public Health Administration or



Equivalent Health related diploma with five (5) year's experience in administration of Health or Social Services



Well developed leadership and management skills



Excellent verbal and written communication skills including computer skills



Ability to work effectively in team environment



Valid Ontario Driver's License and own transportation



Must have knowledge and/or experience with the culture, history and customs of the Anishinaabe



Understanding and fluency of Ojibwe is an asset



CRC/VSS requirement, must be current (30 days) and must be an original

CRC/VSS Rationale:

M'Chigeeng First Nation and its agents are in a position of trust in services to band member children and/or vulnerable adults, so a safe and secure working environment is mandatory. Applicants must provide a clear VSS Certificate and the CRC must have a record clear and/or dated of any convictions relating to sexual interference, sexual assault or related charges. The VSS must be current (30 days) and must be an original



Application Deadline: August 22nd, 2025

Interested applicants must submit COVER LETTER, RESUME, THREE (3) CURRENT REFERENCES (2 Work-Related references from a direct supervisor/manager references that will be contacted upon a successful interview and 1 Character Reference) and education certifications to:

APPLY HERE



Administration Assistant

employment@mchigeeng.ca

c/o Human Resources

P.O. Box 333 M'CHIGEENG, ON P0P 1G0 (Fax 705-377-4980)

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applications will not be considered. Preference will be given to Anishinabek people.

For , please contact Human Resources

employment@mchigeeng.ca