Health Coordinator / LIAISON

YTC Health Coordinator / LIAISON - Job Posting PDF

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Health Coordinator / LIAISON

The Yellowhead Tribal Council is looking for a highly motivated individual to fill the position of “Health Coordinator/Liaison” in our Health Department. The Health Coordinator/Liaison is responsible for providing professional support, and advice and liaising with other agencies on behalf of YTC First Nations.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains the coordination of effective working relationships with the YTC Health Steering Committee. Participates in the function of the Health Steering Committee's goals and objectives.
• Analyze, disseminates and provide current health-related information to YTC Health Directors, Co-management Chief, YTC Executive of Chiefs and YTC Chief Executive Officer.
• Participates as a representative at all Co-Management Sub-Committee meetings for YTC First Nations and in consultations with Health Directors.
• Facilitate, implement, and monitor Health Co-management initiatives.
• Extensive knowledge in preparing, monitoring, and reviewing annual budgets and expenditures.
• Liaises with government agencies, on behalf of YTC First Nations and in consultation with YTC Health Directors.
• Maintains effective networking and communication amongst the YTC member First Nations Health Departments.
• Develop relationships and work collaboratively with Health Coordinators in other Alberta Tribal Council offices and or Treaty Areas.
• Advise the YTC member First Nations in the area of Health and program research, development, and implementation, upon request.
• Quarterly reporting on Health Steering Committee.
• Coordinate training, research, and data collection projects for YTC First Nations health staff and or community members.
• Follow up and report on decisions and recommendations made by Health Directors, resolutions made by YTC
• Executive of Chiefs and or Chief Executive Officer on all health-related matters.
• Develop, implement, and monitor YTC's health strategic plan to meet the mandate, goals, objectives, activities, and initiatives.
• Knowledge of the Treaty Right to Health and health legislation is an asset.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Health Administration, public administration or extensive Health Administration experience or equivalency.
• Require a strong working knowledge of Health administration practices.
• Knowledge of all levels of government legislation including agencies' policies, programs, and services in relation to
• First Nations Health.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, negotiation, planning and organizational skills.
• Must have excellent computer skills.
• Possess strong writing skills for proposals and work plans.
• Ability to build effective, objective relations with other Health Directors, Chiefs, FNIHB, and other government agencies.
• Assist and build healthy YTC communities.
• Knowledge of the YTC First Nations & Culture
• Liaison for resources for YTC Communities
• Knowledge of the Treaty and the Treaty Right to Health.

Salary will be determined according to qualifications and experience.

Salary range: TBD

Please forward a cover letter and current resume to

Email: joy.sandy@ytcadmin.ca  and/ or fax to 587-524-0181

MAIL TO:

ATT: Joy Sandy 

3rd Floor 17304-105 Avenue

Edmonton, AB   T5S 1G4

*This employment competition closing date is November 25, 2022, at 4:30 PM, only those candidates who meet the criteria will be contacted.