Sr Adv, Cul Saf & Hum

at  First Nations Health Authority

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.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Advisor contributes knowledge and provides guidance in First Nations culture and values to the Office of the Chief Nursing Officer (OCNO) in all activities related to Cultural Safety and Humility.
In this role, you will work in collaboration with the Director to provide strategic advice on partnerships, policy initiatives, and key projects. You will be the subject matter expert and a representation of the values and beliefs that drive the Cultural Safety and Humility strategy.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provides strategic advice and expertise to Director and VP, with focus on alignment with First Nations culture, history and perspectives, to be shared with executives, senior management, and key internal and external partners.
• Provides advice and guidance to Director and VP on establishing a sound framework for Cultural Safety and Humility that integrates the BC First Nation perspectives, customs, traditions, and belief systems.
• Leads collaboration processes that demonstrates First Nations culture and values related to cultural safety and humility provincially and nationally.
• Contributes expertise to and/or leads system-wide strategic partnerships and agreements and action plans related to cultural safety and humility.
• Provides advisory, development, and support services to ensure that First Nations cultural considerations are within change management, training, and curriculum initiatives.
• Reviews, researches, and provides expertise to ensure cultural appropriateness and relevance in contents for documents, correspondences, presentations and briefing notes.

MANAGEMENT SUPPORT

1. Support the implementation of quality standards and appropriate processes in the work of the team
2. Develop and oversee work plans and project plans, and provides senior level advice related to budgets as required
3. Provide supervision as appropriate for assigned projects and contracts
   A Full Job Description is Available Upon Request.

EDUCATION

• University Degree in Public Health, Political or Social Science, Health or Public Administration, First Nations Governance, Leadership or other related fields of study, plus 6 to 8 years of related advanced experience in senior policy, strategist, or management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

EXPERIENCE

• Experience working with First Nations
• Experience in providing advice and guidance in First Nations culture, experience, and visions.
• Significant policy and strategy development and analysis experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Awareness - Thorough knowledge of the current First Nations health governance landscape in BC and the critical issues and opportunities for BC First Nations health.
• Analysis – Synthesizes, assesses and analyzes large volumes of information and applies strategic and tactical thinking, including the ability to understand multiple perspectives, to develop proposed frameworks, approaches, recommendations with minimal supervision.
• Teamwork/collaboration – Strong interpersonal skills. Interacts with people effectively. Able and willing to share and receive information. Collaborates within the group and across groups. Supports group decisions. Puts group goals ahead of own goals.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changing work environments, work priorities and organizational needs. Able to effectively deal with change and diverse people.
• Planning/Organizing – Proactively plans and organizes tasks and work responsibilities to achieve objectives. Sets priorities and schedules activities. Allocates and uses resources properly.
• Work standards - Sets and maintains high professional and performance standards. Pays close attention to detail, accuracy, quality and ensures follow through in a timely manner. Sticks to commitments and reports back on status of assigned tasks.