Manager, Indigenous Health

Unit Summary

The Health Equity and Human Rights team manages strategic initiatives to advance health equity, Indigenous Health and inclusion across the organization, system, and multiple programs. The team engages with Indigenous communities and equity deserving groups to amplify their perspectives and needs in key decision-making processes and program planning. We work to build collaborations and partnerships across the organization and community to further create a culture of inclusivity and belonging.

Position Summary

The Manager of Indigenous Health is responsible to lead, inform, and advise on the planning, coordination and implementation of practices and processes across to improve Indigenous cultural safety, and to advise regarding the development of organizational-level changes to create culturally safe learning, working and patient care environments. The Manger is responsible to lead the planning, , implementation of transformational, organization-wide strategies, policies, practices and programs including the development of comprehensive proposals and submissions that will support HHS and the local community. This role will lead the continuation of the development and implementation of an Indigenous strategic Health Plan for Hamilton Health Sciences to support the improvement of care pathways that will improve wellness, culturally safe care and health outcomes for Indigenous persons receiving care at HHS. The Manager engages in extensive consultation with interested parties at all levels within the organization as well as across HNHBB hospitals and with Indigenous community members.

Schedule Work Hours

Monday to Friday, Days

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree required, master’s degree preferred; preferred areas of study include Indigenous studies, social justice, public policy, health administration or health related field

Minimum of 5 years’ working with Indigenous communities

Indigenous lived experience, and strong connection to the Indigenous community

Demonstrated experience building partnerships and relationships with diverse populations, preferably with Indigenous organizations and communities

Strong understanding of Indigenous cultures and traditions, including governance practices and approaches to health and well-being

Awareness of federal and provincial government policies and their impact on Indigenous health, as well as knowledge of federal and local Indigenous health programs

Proven experience in health services or academic environment

Proven leadership experience with the ability to : generate ideas that create value and improve processes; practice and apply systems-thinking; create a unifying vision; manage and deal with uncertainty; implement new role(s)

Strong communication skills particularly in writing complex information to all levels of internal staff and external organizations to address sensitive situations, resolve conflicts, motivate, negotiate and persuade

Knowledge and understanding of Ontario’s health system

Ability to engage in collaborative processes including consensus building

Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills

Project management and prioritization skills, and the ability to lead initiatives from conceptualization to implementation

Exceptional interpersonal skills with ability to build trust to influence outcomes

Demonstrated problem solving and conflict resolution skills

Advanced computer application skills including MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note : the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.