REPORTS TO: Director, Health Policy & Advocacy Application
Deadline: 4:00 PM September 12th, 2008
Under general supervision of the Director, Health Policy & Advocacy, this position will support the Tripartite First Nations Health Plan (TFNHP) in the areas of Research and Development.
EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
Post Graduate Degree in health science, health information, biostatistics or related field supplemented by three years of recent related experience in First Nations Data & Research and/or equivalent combination of education, training and experience in First Nations Research Analysis.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge and understanding of First Nations Data & Research and First Nations community health needs.
- High level of communication, consultation, negotiation and facilitation skills (both verbally and writing).
- Have strong interpersonal skills to effectively generate analysis, interpretation, dissemination and generation of research reports related to First Nations Data & Research.
- Undertake literature review specific to First Nations Data & Research.
- Develop programs, methodologies, and files for analyzing and presenting data. Demonstrated ability to work effectively, collaboratively, and cooperatively with groups, individuals and First Nations communities.
- To provide research & data support to the development of First Nations Data & Research specific to the Tripartite First Nations Health Plan and/or as directed by the Director, Policy & Advocacy.
- To provide support to the BC First Nations Regional Longitudinal Health Survey with development of analysis, support and generation of RHS reports and/or as directed by the Director, Health Policy & Advocacy.
- To plan, analyze and ability to research analysis specific to First Nations Data & Research an asset.
- Use and support of database applications and analytical tools and knowledge of current word processing, spreadsheet, database, SPSS and New Entryware.
- Ability to work as part of an effective team with other staff, community members, and other community professionals.
- Excellent problem solving, organizations and time management skills.
- Perform professional research and preparing reports and recommendations.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- A valid BC Drivers License and vehicle.
- The following is preferred or desirable: Experience working with First Nations as well as knowledge of First Nations health issues, history, traditions and values.
Interested candidates should submit a complete cover letter and resume with three references from previous supervisors to: Michelle DegrootDirector, Health Policy & Advocacy First Nations Health Council Suite 1205 – 100 Park Royal SouthWest Vancouver, BC V7T 1A2 Telephone: (604) 913-2080 Email: jwhonnock@fnhc.ca
*The First Nations Health Council wishes to thank all applicants for their interest, and advises that only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. The First Nations Health Council hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply. However, Aboriginal applicants will be given priority.