Health Services Department Manager

• To take direction from immediate supervisor as related to job description
• Ensure prior authorization and approvals prior to acting
• Prepare budgets, financial reports and recommendations of program expenditures to Director of Health and Wellness  and ratify by Chief and Council
• Ensure communication oral and written are consistent with policies, positions and direction of the organization
• Ensure all activities are conducted are consistent with M’Chigeeng First Nation policies
• Advise the Director of Health and Wellness with the development of the Health Policy and By-Laws for M’Chigeeng First Nation
• Ensure all activities relating to participation in government and community affairs are in the best interest of M’Chigeeng First Nation
• Maintain communication liaison with Director of Health and Wellness, Enaagdenjged, Chief and Council, Band Members, health organizations, hospitals, health units and funding agencies
• Respond to health concerns; be familiar and aware of local health issues, initiatives, and processes as well as conditions that may affect M’Chigeeng First Nation (i.e. water quality)
• Maintain awareness of developments in Indigenous health

• Perform such duties as report writing, compiling statistics, program and delivery systems development with Health Services Team
• Complete evaluations on health centre operations, health programs and staff on an annual basis.
• Monitor and evaluate objectives and activities and provide direct functional support and supervision to staff.
• Ensure proper maintenance of facilities – a) Health Centre   b) Wellness Centre including equipment, machinery and supplies
• Establish the terms of reference for sub-contracts including performance guidelines with respect to health services delivery. 

• Ensure that policies and procedures developed and adopted by the M’Chigeeng First Nation are adhered to by employees with discretion of interpretation by Manager.
• Establish and maintain accurate file systems for easy access to information
• Create and revise job descriptions for employees in consultation with HR Manager
• Coordinate the recruitment and hiring process of new employees with HR Manager
• Perform research of resource material to be purchased for the program
• Review contracts prepared by the HR Manager that may be required under the program and monitor the progress of the work identified in the contract
• Develop and maintain communication with outside agencies
• Research sources of funding
• Responsible for preparation of proposals and apply for funding in all areas that relate to the program
• Manage project activities and funding requirements
• Attend regular  and Chief and Council meetings when requested
• Participate on Committees/Boards outside of MFN as appointed by Chief & Council.

• Ensure supervision and review activities of full-time employees in the program
• Conduct regular performance review on employees
• Develop, implement and monitor employee training and development plans

• Research programs and project costs and determine budgets
• Develop, implement and monitor policies that are specific to program delivery
• Coordinate and approve strategic planning activities that determine both short and long term goals of program

• Establish annual budgets for program
• Prepare and present regular reports to Director of Health and Wellness  as directed by the Director of Health and Wellness
• Prepare and maintain regular financial reports under the Health Program for MFN and funding agencies
• Utilize computer applications to prepare and format documents (i.e. reports, correspondence)
• Manage an annual budget and responsible and accountable as per MFN Financial policies.

• Ensure staff training as required and subject to financial resources.
• Ensure professional development needs are identified and relevant to Health Services Department Manager role and subject to financial resources
• Ensure all Nursing staffs are in good standing with CNO and RNAO

• Ensure that the delivery of Health Programs and Services are within the Community Health Plan
• Ensure that evaluation of service delivery is conducted on an annual basis
• Ensure that staff are updating their annual workplans on an annual basis and tracking their respective activities

Degree in Public Health Administration or

Equivalent Health related diploma with five (5) year’s experience in administration of Health or Social Services

Well developed leadership and management skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills including computer skills

Ability to work effectively in team environment

Valid Ontario Driver’s License and own transportation

Must have knowledge and/or experience with the culture, history and customs of the Anishinaabe

Understanding and fluency of Ojibwe is an asset

CRC/VSS requirement, must be current (30 days) and must be an original