DIRECTOR OF HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES

• To provide leadership and strategic direction for the Health and Family Services programs of Curve Lake First Nation
• To assist the Executive Director in the performance of statutory, operational and advisory duties
• To manage and report on the financial budgets and expenditures of the Health and Family Services Department
• To manage and direct the health and family services team and programs of Curve Lake First Nation with the administrative policies and procedures established by the Chief and Council

• Administration

• Responsible to the Executive Director for the effective and efficient administration of the health and family services team and program of Curve Lake First Nation.
• Oversees and assists in the preparation of current and capital budgets in support of the delivery of health and family services and programs.
• Oversee the development of applications for grant and funding programs by the health team.
• Administers the approved current budget for the Health and Family Services Department within administrative guidelines.
• Monitors and reports on budget implementation.
• Approves accounts payable, purchase orders, payroll documents for Health and Family Services Department staff
• Oversee the development and maintenance of documentation for respective funding agencies and submits same to the Finance Manager and Administrative Services for processing with appropriate staff.
• Oversees the process of tenders for the purchase of equipment, materials and services; examines tender proposals with their managing staff to ensure that they meet the specified needs and recommends action to the Executive Director.
• Responsible for Health Managers and appropriate direct reports consistent with the policies and administrative processes of the Curve Lake First Nation.
• Evaluates employee performance of Managers and direct reports; recommends the employment, promotion, disciplining and termination of related staff.
• Monitors government policies and legislation and recommends policy positions on issues of import to the Curve Lake First Nation.
• Liaises with Federal, Provincial, and Regional health and family services agencies; represents, co-ordinates, and facilitates the Curve Lake First Nation’s relations with those agencies on behalf of the Executive Director.
• Researches and prepares statistical, financial, policy, and other reports as required by the Executive Director.
• Ensures adherence to Occupational Health and Safety procedures.
• Attends meetings of Council and supports the Health and Family Services committee.
• Health and Family Services Programs

• Responsible to the Executive Director for the effective and efficient management and direction of the health and family services and programs of the Curve Lake First Nation.
• Provides leadership in the identification, adoption and promotion of programs and services to enhance the health and wellbeing of the people of the Curve Lake First Nation.
• Supervises and directs the operation of the Health Centre building.

• Other

• Performs such other related duties as may reasonable be required by the Executive Director.

• Minimum of an undergraduate degree or diploma in Health Administration, Social Work or related field and 3-5 years management experience,
• Good knowledge, preferably gained through related experience, and training in the delivery of health and family services
• Working knowledge of governmental policies, programs, services and, procedures at the Federal, Provincial and Regional levels, relative to the delivery of health and family services
• High level sensitivity to issues impacting the First Nation.
• High level computer skills
• Exhibits a high degree of initiative and self direction; good analytical, organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to assign tasks and to ensure successful completion of same.
• Good background in research; ability to conceptualize.
• Must be bondable.
• Ability to work with tact and discretion; high level public relations skills and good project management skills.

• Be honest and trustworthy.
• Be respectful
• Possess awareness and sensitivity to the history, language, culture and traditions of the people of Curve Lake First Nation
• Be flexible
• Demonstrate sound work ethics
• Must demonstrate and ensure a high level of personal and professional conduct

Curve Lake First Nation