Job Description

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

Undertakes strategy, policy, evaluation, and research functions for all Health Benefit areas, Pharmacy, Dental, Medical Supplies & Equipment, Vision, Crisis Mental Health, and Medical Transportation. 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

• Reviews and revises current policy and guidelines for each benefit area based on senior management direction
• Conducts research and analysis and prepares briefings, reports, publications, strategies, discussion papers, summaries and other documents to support Health Benefits policy and planning
• Prepares or oversees the preparation of presentations, including making presentations as required
• Develops, recommends and implements new initiatives, policy and/or research projects under direction of the Manager
• Coordinates activities and information flow related to the initiatives/projects developed

A full job description is available upon request

Qualifications

Education

• A University degree or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Experience

• Recent, relevant and significant experience in research, analysis, policy development and report preparation related to the Health or Social services sector (Significant usually defined as 3-5 years of experience, and recent usually defined as experience acquired in the last 3-7 years)
• Experience working with First Nations leadership and communities
• Experience in policy development and analysis (ideally in the health sector or with First Nations issues and priorities)
  

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

Knowledge

• Knowledge of health benefits as it relates to First Nations
• Knowledge of BC First Nations communities, their health governance model and issues facing them relative to health and wellness

Abilities

• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with others
• Ability to conduct research and analysis, including clearly identifying and defining policy issues, providing analysis to a high professional standard, and designing and evaluating policy options from a First Nations viewpoint
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, including public speaking, and not taking skills
• Ability to translate complex concepts into easily understood and audience appropriate briefing notes, reports and presentations
  

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! For more information about us, please visit: www.fnha.ca/about/work-with-us If you have any inquiries or issues please contact FNHA Recruitment at careers@fnha.ca or 1-844-699-3186.