Director Of Health Services

The Lytton First Nation (LFN) is currently recruiting a dynamic, energetic, self motivated and professional, Health Director to assist the health manager. Working under the support and supervision provided by the administrator. The Health Director will oversee day-to-day operations of the Tl’Kemtsin Health Department, and will be responsible to plan, organize, direct, control, evaluate, and report to funding agencies. The successful applicant must be competent in all aspects of the Tl’Kemtsin Health Department as well proficient with strategic planning, implementation, and follow-up. The Health Director must ensure that reports and applications are met in a timely and efficient manner.

General Duties:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ensure financial management of programs and services
• Proactively build and nurture collaborative and respectful working relations with First Nations, health and wellness partners, and government agencies
• Assist the Lytton First Nation community to achieve its health and wellness goals and objectives
• Proactively seek out diverse funding sources
• Strong technical skills and ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to plan, develop and manage programs
• Prepare and monitor work plans, including reporting through regular and annual reports
• Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ensure programs and services are in compliance with legislation and organizational policy, processes and procedures

JOB SKILLS EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle
• A university degree in Human Services, Health Sciences, or a related field (e.g., nursing, health care management, social development, or other related degree). An acceptable combination of education, training and experience will be considered
• Leadership effectiveness, minimum five (5) years’ experience at a senior management level working with a First Nations organization
• Strong technical skills and ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience in fiscal management, budgeting, and reporting
• Experience in proposal writing and knowledge of funding sources
• Submit a Criminal Record Check, and a Vulnerable Sector Search

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Strategic planning skills and time management skills
• Thorough knowledge of all federal, provincial, and other funding sources and reporting requirements
• General knowledge of the culture, values, and traditions on the Nlaka’pamux Nation an asset