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Shibogama Health Authority
BOX 449, 81 KING STREET
SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON  P8T 1A5
PH:   (807) 737-2662
FAX: (807) 737-4099

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
HEALTH DIRECTOR
(EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT)

JOB SUMMARY:

Shibogama First Nations Council is a progressive organization with three First Nation communities that have transferred to a community based health care system. Under the direction of the Executive Director, the organization is seeking a full-time Health Director. He/she will be involved with the regional wide health initiatives, representing Shibogama First Nation Council on various health initiatives and liaison with other organizations, agencies, and the Menoyawin Health Center.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education in health science; public administration or business administration is required
• Minimum of two years management/supervisory & administrative experience
• Previous experience in policy development, research and proposal writing
• Extensive knowledge of federal/provincial health legislation, policies and procedures
• Excellent oral communication and writing skills
• Fluency in First Nation language is preferred
• Willingness to travel to First Nation Communities is required
• Knowledge of communities and sensitivity to First Nation culture
• Computer literate
• Ability to work as part of a team

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the operations of the health department, recruit and supervise the health staff
• Ensure training needs are met including the local health programs and staff
• Coordinate delivery of health programs and services to the Shibogama First Nation communities
• Be responsible for the completion of program proposals and reports
• Assist with the local planning and management of community health programs
• Assist in the development of community health plans
• Facilitate feedback for recommendations to the funding agencies
• Provide current federal and provincial health policy changes and information trends

SALARY: Commensurate with experience and qualifications

CLOSING DATE: May 31, 2007

►Must provide a criminal record check.

►Please submit three references, one should be the current supervisor, and your resume to:

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Shibogama First Nations Council
P.O. Box 449, 81 King Street
Sioux Lookout, Ontario P8T 1A5
Fax: (807) 737-4099

For more information: contact Margaret Kenequanash (807) 737-2662 Ext. 2223