Manager, First Nations Research & Knowledge - 6 Months Term Job at First Nations Health Authority

First Nations Health Authority Metro Vancouver Regional District, BC

FNHA Overview


The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative and dedicated team members and leaders.

The first of its kind in Canada, FNHA works as a health-and-wellness partner with BC First Nations to support self-determination and decision-making to improve health outcomes.

JOIN OUR HISTORIC JOURNEY
At FNHA, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to BC’s history. With a unique governing structure and mandate, our fluid work environment means you can play an active role in real change.
Our talented teams value respect and foster lateral kindness in their working relationships. Our holistic approach to wellness, based on First Nations teachings, is incorporated into all aspects of work culture. Where else will you get to create a personal wellness plan as part of your performance goals?

Position Summary


The Research Manager implements and executes FNHA health and wellness priorities by conducting holistic research, gathering and analyzing information and data for the purpose of accurate and confident decision-making to support the strategic goals of the organization. This position provides strategic leadership, expertise and advice to the Executive and key stakeholders. Oversees a small research team with the aim of creating a research unit that will be successful in securing grant funds for research projects working with both internal and external partners.

As a health and wellness organization, the First Nations Health Authority has aligned with the Provincial Public Health Order released on October 14, 2021. We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all employees at First Nations Health Authority. This policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If selected for employment, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination by providing a copy of your BC Vaccination Card Passport with the QR code.

Responsibilities

  • Leads the process of resolving complex research problems after obtaining multi-level inputs and buy-in from multiple stakeholders including researchers within FNHA, the management team, regions and First Nations communities
  • Leads the process of evaluating potential new external research projects and/or partnerships
  • Contributes to FNHA research communications and knowledge management, and participates in organization-wide events and discussions on related health and wellness topics/projects
  • Manages the overall approach, designs and implementation of medium to large scale research initiatives
  • Liaises with program and research staff working across PPCS to carry out research and build research capacity within FNHA
  • Actively seeks out funding and granting opportunities to support research projects
  • Provides advice and support in research design and methodologies based on best practices in community settings that are relevant and aligned to First Nations culture and traditions
  • Defines the scope and structure of research projects and develops data analysis and knowledge dissemination plans

A Full Job Description is Available Upon Request

Qualifications


Education

  • A Ph.D. in health services research with a focus on Indigenous people’s health and wellbeing or in a health related specialty area such as in the social sciences, population/public health, epidemiology, or related disciplines.
  • A Master’s degree may also be considered.

Experience

  • Significant, recent and relevant experience (6-8 years or more) providing strategic leadership and overseeing a small team of researchers, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 5+ years of qualitative and quantitative research, report and publication writing and experience writing manuscripts for publication
  • Knowledge of population-based preventive and treatment interventions is highly desirable
  • Recent and relevant experience in an Aboriginal or indigenous setting an asset
  • Recent and relevant experience with public health and policy research is an asset
  • Experience in knowledge translation and presentation to communities, clinicians, researchers, and decision-makers is highly desirable

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

  • Comprehensive understanding of current health issues and the healthcare system in British Columbia
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position

Closing Statement


Diversity

The First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; preference will be given to individuals with Indigenous ancestry (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).

What You Can Expect From Us

Joining our family means joining an organization that supports personal growth, in-house training, a paid volunteer day and a unique full-day orientation program.

Leading with culture, all FNHA employees complete San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training. We support our family to be leaders in wellness and all staff members develop a yearly wellness plan as part of their performance partnership and goal-setting.

Closing

Please note that only those applicants shortlisted will be contacted. If you do not hear from us about this position, please accept our sincere appreciation for your interest in FNHA!

For more information about us, please visit: www.fnha.ca/about/work-with-us

If you have any inquiries or issues please contact FNHA Recruitment at careers@fnha.ca or 1-844-699-3186.




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