The Calgary Health Region has the following exciting opportunity available and invites all qualified Aboriginal Health Care Professionals to apply to :

Coordinator, Aboriginal Health Program

Reporting to the Population Strategist, Healthy Communities, the Coordinator for the Regional Aboriginal Health is responsible for coordinating and supporting the activities and services for the Aboriginal Health Program. The Coordinator will be supporting the Regional Aboriginal Liaison Services by identifying Aboriginal Liaison needs for the Healthy Communities and Care in the Community portfolios. Responsibilities include:

1. Identifying unmet liaison needs within the various portfolios of the Calgary Health Region, with a particular emphasis on needs related to services for children and youth.
2. Providing program linkages and support to the Region and Aboriginal Program Services, as well as supporting planning, implementation, evaluation, and monitoring activities.
3. Participating as a member of the Regional Aboriginal Health Program Team.
4. Identifying and supporting the development of health promotion initiatives that enhance the ability of the Aboriginal community to achieve health.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in health or a health related discipline, with a Master’s degree preferred. A minimum of two to three years of advanced leadership, coupled with experience working with an Aboriginal community, is required. Experience working in a health care organization is an asset. The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and have a good understanding of health and social systems. Knowledge and respect for the range of cultural perspectives within the Aboriginal Community is essential.

This position falls under the Exempt/Management Terms of Employment, and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

For more information on this position please contact Donna Lentjes at 403-943-0212 or donna.lentjes@calgaryhealthregion.ca You may also call our toll free line at 1-877-713-5333.

Please send your resume, indicating the competition number, 03-0133 by 1600 hours on February 7, 2003 to:
Calgary Health Region, Human Resources, Recruitment Services Centre
10101 Southport Road SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2W 3N2
Fax # (403) 943-1328
Email: recruitment@calgaryhealthregion.ca