Pod Manager

Under the Sioux Lookout Area Primary Care Team (SLAPCT), the Pod Manager is responsible for the overall clinical leadership and management of the Pod. The Pod Manager will work alongside a team of Allied Health Professionals, administrative staff, caregivers and community resources to ensure high quality and timely health services using culturally appropriate practices and best practice standards of care. The Pod Manager will work in both the clinical and administrative environment within the Sioux Lookout Catchment area, including the 33 First Nations communities.

The Pod Manager will report directly to PCT Clinical Manager.

Position Type: Term - 18 Months

Salary Range: $86,145 - $125,799. This position is eligible for an annual $6,000 Travel Stipend.

Closing Date: Friday March 28th at 4:30 pm CST.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Persons of First Nations ancestry will be given preference (OHRC, Part II, Special Employment).
• Bachelor's Degree in an Allied Health Profession (AHP)
• Current Registration with the AHP's Professional College of Ontario, in good standing.
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience as an AHP.
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience as a manager is an asset.
• Knowledge and proficiency in current evidenced-based methods and practice of primary care delivery, with an emphasis on health promotion and risk reduction.
• Knowledge and sensitivity of the First Nations culture, as well as the government health policies and regulations as they apply to First Nations.
• Excellent relationship-building skills to initiate and maintain working relationships with management, and internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Experience with electronic medical records, health information databases and strong computer skills.
• Ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialects of the Sioux Lookout region is an asset.
• Must be willing to travel by various modes.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Must be willing to relocate and live in Sioux Lookout (or within a daily commuting distance).

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides supervision and direction to the Primary Care Team Pod members.
• Plan, develop and implement systems that positively impact the ability to perform the work and fulfill the goals of the program efficiently and effectively.
• Liaise with leadership, frontline workers, health care providers and other service workers in communities.
• Partner in the development of community services through participation and leadership in community networks.
• Stays current and aware of opportunities to implement new evidence-based methods of client's assessment and treatment.
• Participates in self-directed learning to ensure that practice remains relevant.
• Assess, treat and monitor clients specific to their healthcare needs and overall health.
• Work with clients and communities to promote healthy lifestyles, disease prevention and community health.
• Performs administrative duties in support of the organization's goals and objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.

Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority focuses on hiring Indigenous employees whenever possible.

Candidates are encouraged to self-identify on their application. Self-identification is voluntary and the information is used to assist SLFNHA in hiring Indigenous people from the region whenever possible and to support candidates in their application.

We offer competitive and comprehensive employment benefits to Full-Time employees:

• Pension plan

• Fitness reimbursement program

• Comprehensive insurance coverage

• Professional development opportunities

• Relocation assistance