Program Medical Director - Indigenous Health

With direction from the VP, Indigenous Health and Cultural Safety, the PMD, Indigenous Health works as an individual contributor role and will build meaningful relationships and impact various stakeholders at all levels and across organizations and communities to contribute towards systemic change in health care. The PMD, Indigenous Health is accountable for the following:

Be an ambassador for Indigenous Cultural Safety, through the delivery of lectures with colleague physicians on the importance of Cultural Safety in a practice environment, coordinating with various sites to promote the initialization of a Cultural Safety Committee, amongst other initiatives

Establishes program processes and outcome targets for physicians and clinicians to implement cultural safety and care into their practice, and the development of key indicators for monitoring and reporting in support of meeting strategic goals and objectives.

With the VP, Indigenous Health and Cultural Safety and working closely with the Indigenous academic and clinical research leadership, facilitates discussions on the development of innovative strategies to facilitate clinical teaching, learning, and research opportunities.

Informs regional strategic planning for the Aboriginal Health program, within the context of Ministry of Health and Fraser Health strategic plans, ensuring alignment with broader organization objectives.

Provides leadership and supports Fraser Health physician groups to weave Indigenous health and cultural safety concepts into their clinical practice.

Partners with external stakeholders such as the Divisions of Family Practice, the BC College of Physician and Surgeons, Medical Advisory Committees, the Medical Directors of BC and other physician leadership tables.

Engages Indigenous communities, populations, patients/clients/residents, and the broader public to ensure their needs are reflected in the development of regional Aboriginal Health program plans, particularly in areas where significant change is anticipated. Actively participates as a member of joint Aboriginal Health leadership tables, including the Aboriginal Health Steering Committee, the Aboriginal Health Operations Committee, and the Partnership Accord Working Groups.

Upholds and works in partnership with First Nations, Métis Chartered Communities, First Nations Health Authority,Métis Nation of BC and urban Indigenous organizations throughout region.

We also recognize the emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical labour Indigenous leaders carry in this work. In recognition of that, we offer a flexible work schedule and opportunities to attend gatherings, ceremonies and Indigenous led events.

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