Sakihiwewin Program Manager

Employment Opportunity

Sakihiwewin Program Manager
Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin

Thompson, MB
Full Time

The KIM team invites applicants to apply for an exciting opportunity to join our Sakihiwewin Program as the Sakihiwewin Program Manager. Under the direction of the Sakihiwewin Program Lead, the Sakihiwewin Program Manager is responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring the Sakihiwewin anti-racism strategy. The Sakihiwewin System is one of KIM's initiatives to improve health experiences and outcomes for First Nations people in northern Manitoba via addressing Indigenous specific racism.

The Sakihiwewin Program Manager will oversee and develop the strategic priorities currently identified and create future priorities. Responsibilities include management of the Sakihiwewin Client Advocate Program and oversight of related service agreements. This is an innovative role, supporting the development of KIM and the Northern Regional Health’s partnership to address Indigenous specific racism in health care services.

Preference will be given to a candidate with roots in a northern First Nation community.

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• A level of education equivalent to a diploma or degree in social work, nursing, social sciences, or another health discipline, or a level of training and experience in a relevant field with extensive understanding of Indigenous specific racism and the health care system.
• Project Management experience including experience with project or program budgets and evaluation.
• Experience working collaboratively with various health organizations including health centre, nursing stations, and regional health authorities.
• Experience working in a health care setting with complaint resolution processes and/or in a patient-facing role is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of case management and system navigation models and principles.
• Strong conflict resolution skills and ability to navigate and facilitate anti-racism discussions and de-escalate situations in real-time. Must utilize a trauma-informed lens and have a strong understanding of power differences.
• Ability to promote patient-focused care that demonstrates care for and with patients and families.
• Experience leading a team is considered an asset.
• Familiarity of medical terminology or completion of a medical terminology course is considered an asset.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate business professionalism.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams).
• Strong verbal and written communications skills, with the ability to advocate,
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to set priorities, handle multiple tasks, work independently, and as part of a team.
• The ability to speak one of the Northern First Nations languages is an asset.

The following are considered conditions of employment:

• Satisfactory criminal record/vulnerable persons/child abuse registry checks will be required.
• Must be able to travel to First Nations communities, throughout Northern Manitoba, and to Winnipeg on occasion with appropriate notice.
• Successful completion of Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) training will be required.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.

For more information or to join our growing team of experts, please submit your resume and cover letter to Trenton Schreyer at trenton.schreyer@kiminoayawin.com by Monday December 18th, 2023.

Established in January 2020, Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin (KIM) is a northern First Nations-led aggregate health organization that will work to transform health and wellness services and improve health outcomes for First Nations people. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits structure, and opportunity for advancement. kiminoayawin.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $105,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Thompson, MB R8N 0M5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Project management: 1 year (required)
• Program management: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In person