Internal/External Posting
This posting is to fill a current vacancy
Reference Number: MANAG001647 If applying by email, indicate the reference number in the subject line

Job Type: Full Time Term Term End Date: Jan 31, 2028
Location: Sioux Lookout, Ontario
Rate of Pay: Annual $100,916 – $147,370 / Hourly $55.448 – $80.973
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Application Deadline: Open until filled

Position Summary
The Manager – Clinical will be responsible for overall clinical leadership and management of all Developmental Services Allied Health Professional staff and contracted health services. The goal of the position is to ensure the Developmental Services produces high quality and timely health services/interventions using culturally appropriate practices and best practice standards of care.

Accountability
The Manager – Clinical, Developmental Services is directly accountable to the Director – Developmental Services.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in an Allied Health Profession (AHP)

Current Registration with the AHP’s Qualified College of Ontario, in good standing

Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in one of the above-mentioned health related fields

Minimum of 2 years management experience

Demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations; knowledge of First Nations’ people, history, culture, health priorities and social issues

Excellent interpersonal, leadership, verbal/written and computer communication skills

Ability to develop and maintain respectful/cooperative relationships with First Nations people, communities, service stakeholders and health care providers to promote an integrated seamless delivery of services

Ability to function effectively during change management, periods of rapid change and transition

Experience in people management, program development, governance, budget, resource management, and organizational skills

Experience working with a diverse range of stakeholders, internal and external to the organization to achieve successful outcomes through excellent relationship-building skills

Experience fulfilling reporting requirements to funders

Excellent verbal/written communication

Must have a valid Driver’s License

Persons of First Nations ancestry will be given preference (OHRC, Part II, Special Employment)

Ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialects of the Sioux Lookout region is an asset.

Ability to perform the requirements of the role on a regular basis

Roles & Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Director,



Developmental Services and Human Resources staff to recruit, interview, select, hire and employ staff within the Developmental Services Team.

Provides supervision and direction to the Developmental Services Allied Health disciplines by:

Ensuring communication practices are clear and in place

Regular ongoing staff meetings are held

Providing effective problem solving and conflict resolution as required

Administering, monitoring, and ensuring adherence to organizational policies and procedures

Conducting Performance Appraisals and Action Plans for staff

Providing ongoing coaching, advice and motivation

Identifying and supporting professional development and training needs of staff

Monitors work plans and operating budgets

Manage the development of annual work plans and reports that align with the annual organizational objective setting

Assist in the preparation of an annual budget as per health service goals and objectives

Monitor budget variances

Monitor and ensure proper financial coding

Assist with the preparation and submission of funding requests and reports

Coordinate the ongoing promotion of the Developmental Services Team

Manage preparation, maintenance, and submission of all correspondence, reports and briefing notes

Conduct presentations as needed

Coordinate and supervise the Developmental Services clinical services

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 to collaboratively strategize means to tackle priority issues related to Developmental services

Facilitate delivery of Developmental Services to support communities

Action community concerns and requests appropriately

In conjunction with the Director, Developmental Services and other health professionals will develop regional policies, objectives, educational material and best practices for Developmental Services.

Support program and service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives by:

Evaluating the effectiveness, acceptability,



availability and cost efficiency of the Developmental Services in collaboration with other Developmental Services staff.

Develop productivity/quality benchmarks for clinical operations, and analyze data against benchmarks to identify efficiencies or inefficiencies to address

Ensuring that systems are in place to monitor the delivery of health services relevant to Developmental Services for the First Nations communities

Represent the organization as required in various settings

Represent the organization on external committees or at meetings as needed i.e.:

Conduct presentations to various stakeholders and at conferences and meetings, as appropriate

Conduct community visits on a regular basis

Understand the organization’s mandate and be able to convey them in forums as required

Provide assistance when required and any other duties assigned

Working Conditions

Must be willing to relocate and live in Sioux Lookout (or within a daily commuting distance)

Must be willing to travel by various modes

About Working with Us
The Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority (SLFNHA) serves 33 First Nation communities in the Sioux Lookout region in Ontario, Canada. Mandated by the leadership in these communities, our organization is dedicated to strengthening First Nations by contributing in unique ways to a strong health system for the Anishinabe.

We value respect, relationships, culture, equality and fairness. Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority focuses on hiring Indigenous employees whenever possible.

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

Health and dental benefits

Competitive time off plans that increase with years of service

Pension plan & comprehensive insurance coverage

Fitness reimbursement program

Professional development opportunities

Relocation assistance

If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at:

Human Resource Department
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority
P.O. Box 1300, 61 Queen Street
Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B8
Phone: (807) 737-1802
Fax: (807) 737-2969
Email: [email protected]

No resumes received after application deadline will be accepted.
SLFNHA wishes to thank all applicants in advance.
However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For additional information regarding the Health Authority, please visit our website at www.slfnha.com

SLFNHA is a proud supporter of Mikinakoos Children’s Fund. To find out more, visit www.mikinakoos.com

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