Health Manager
- Lytton, BC, Canada
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- Job type
- Contract
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- Experience
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role (an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered)
- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Lytton First Nation (LFN) is seeking a dedicated and experienced Interim Health Manager to lead the delivery of community-based health programs and services that support the well-being of our members. Reporting to the Health Director, the Health Manager provides leadership to a multidisciplinary health team and oversees programs that address the physical, mental, emotional, cultural, social, and environmental health needs of the community. This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and culturally grounded leader who is passionate about improving health outcomes and supporting Indigenous wellness through community-driven approaches.
As the Health Manager,you will:
What You Bring:
- Please note, this is an interim position providing maternity leave coverage. The term will conclude upon the incumbent's return to work.*
As the Health Manager,you will:
- Lead the recruitment, onboarding, supervision, and professional development of Health Department staff
- Foster a positive and collaborative workplace through coaching, mentorship, and performance management
- Plan, implement, evaluate, and continuously improve community health programs and services
- Conduct community health assessments and develop Community Health Plans that reflect identified priorities and needs
- Build and maintain strong relationships with community members, healthcare providers, funding agencies, government partners, and stakeholders
- Advocate for community health priorities and improved access to services
- Coordinate service delivery with healthcare and community partners
- Prepare reports and presentations for Chief and Council, committees, funders, administration, and community members
- Support health promotion, community engagement, and communication initiatives
- Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with organizational policies and professional standards
What You Bring:
- Post-secondary education in Health Administration, Business Administration, Nursing, Social Work, or a related field
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role (an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered)
- Previous experience in a First Nation's environment is preferred
- Understanding of First Nations services, cultural humility, and community-based approaches
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Strong leadership and team development skills, with excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Ability to manage complex and confidential information with professionalism and discretion
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams
- Knowledge of Nlaka'pamux culture, community values, and local context is an asset
- BC Driver's License and satisfactory driver's abstract
- Clear Criminal Record Check
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the multidisciplinary health team while planning, delivering, evaluating, and improving community-based health programs and services. Build community and partner relationships, advocate for health priorities, coordinate service delivery, and report to leadership, funders, and community members.
Requirements
Requires post-secondary education in health administration, business administration, nursing, social work, or a related field, plus at least three years of supervisory or leadership experience; equivalent education, training, and experience may be considered. Candidates should bring strong leadership, communication, analytical, and decision-making skills, cultural humility, Microsoft 365 proficiency, and the ability to handle confidential information; a BC driver's license and satisfactory driver's abstract, and a clear criminal record check are required.
Skills
- Leadership
- Team Development
- Staff Recruitment
- Coaching And Mentorship
- Performance Management
- Community Health Program Management
- Program Evaluation
- Community Health Assessment
- Community Health Planning
- Advocacy
- Service Coordination
- Report Writing
- Community Engagement
- Confidentiality
- Microsoft 365
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
- Social Services
Keywords
- Health Administration
- Business Administration
- Nursing
- Social Work
- First Nations
- Indigenous Wellness
- Nlaka'pamux Culture
- Community-Based Health Services
- Community Health Programs
- Community Health Assessments
- Community Health Plans
- Health Promotion
- Cultural Humility
- Multidisciplinary Teams
- Staff Supervision
- Professional Development
- Performance Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Healthcare Coordination
- Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Excel
- Confidential Information
- BC Driver's License
- Criminal Record Check