SPECIAL ADVISOR, ABORIGINAL HEALTH

Management Level 07
Victoria
Up to $83,820
OUT OF SERVICE



Ministry of Health Planning, Aboriginal Health - Directs and coordinates the Ministry's priorities and responsibilities for aboriginal health, including supporting the negotiation of treaty and pre-treaty agreements, interim measures, off reserve group and other agreements; evaluating major funding programs; developing a Provincial Aboriginal Health Services Strategy; evaluating aboriginal programs, policies and services throughout the province; and consulting/working with the Regional Health Authorities on treaty, guidelines and policy for First Nations/Aboriginal groups.

Qualifications - University Degree in either Health, Business or Public Administration combined with two years experience working with Aboriginal groups on health issues or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. post-graduate courses with a minimum of five years experience working with Aboriginal groups on health issues); Considerable (not less than five years) management experience in a government environment; three years experience working with Aboriginal groups on and off reserve; three years experience managing high level policy and program development, including implementation and evaluation; demonstrated current experience reviewing and analyzing complex (multifaceted) health care issues facing Aboriginal groups; three years experience in negotiation, including treaty negotiations; demonstrated project management experience including managing resources, project team members and contractors; considerable contract management and compliance auditing experience; demonstrated leadership experience and experience working effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Prior to submitting an application/resume please access http://www.healthservices.gov.bc.ca/postings/HP2002_14236/HP2002_14236.html for a complete list of duties and qualifications. If you cannot access this link, please call (250) 952-2345.

Eligibility for this position is limited to applicants who are aboriginal people.

An eligibility list may be established. Position excluded from Union membership.



Competition:HP2002:14236
Closing Date: 15-DEC-2002
Apply to:Human Resources Planning and Services Division, 5-1, 1515 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC, V8W 3C8
Contact:Kirsta Thorleifson
Phone: (250) 952-2345
FAX: (250) 952-2114
Amendment:Change in closing date.

NOTE: This data provided for informational purposes only. The Province of British Columbia disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of the information, and this information should not be used as a basis for making financial or any other commitments.