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FNHA Overview The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative, and dedicated team members and leaders. Title Medical Director, FNPCI (First Nations Primary Care Initiative) Salary $222,237 - $250,017 (Based on annual salary, pro-rated based on hours worked) Hours Employee at 0.2 FTE approximately 7.5 hours per week Location Remote/Hybrid within BC (relocation required if outside of BC) About The Role As Medical Director, FNPCI and Clinical Operations and Partnerships, you will transform healthcare delivery for First Nations communities across BC, expand FNPCI facilities, and foster relationships with our First Nations partners. You will advocate culturally safe practices, work with family physicians, specialists, and other care providers to ensure highquality primary healthcare services, and lead FNHA strategies, strategic partnerships, health policies, and clinical operations for Nursing Stations, Health Centres, and FNPCI sites. Responsibilities General: Implements a culturally sensitive twoeyed seeing approach in primary healthcare development and delivery. Establishes interdepartmental partnerships within FNHA to drive strategic initiatives. Supports clinical leadership by identifying human resource needs and actively recruiting providers. Provides clinical expertise for incident reports, complaints, and appeals, shaping FNHAs response. Assists in addressing quality of care issues and provides guidance in emerging issues through participation in working groups/committees. First Nations Primary Care Initiative (FNPCI): Offers clinical oversight and direct support to Medical Leads in managing staff within FNPCI Program sites. Collaborates with First Nations partners to implement the FNPCI model across British Columbia. Ensures alignment of FNPCI activities with service delivery plans through liaison with clinical leaders. Provides medical leadership for clinical service delivery at FNPCI sites, investigating and documenting complaints when necessary. Supports smooth integration of new providers through adequate orientation and ongoing support. About You Education Medical degree from a recognized institution. Occupational Certification Full license or eligibility with the Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC). Member of the Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Experience 58 years of recent and relevant experience in primary and community care preferred. Significant, recent and relevant experience working with Indigenous people, communities, or health organizations. Demonstrated experience in a management and/or leadership role in a health service environment. The First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; preference will be given to individuals who identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Mtis. Leading with culture, all FNHA employees complete Sanyas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training. We support our FNHA family members to be leaders in wellness and all staff members develop a yearly wellness plan as part of their performance partnership and goalsetting. #J-18808-Ljbffr