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Take a leading role in implementing VIHA’s Cultural Safety Framework for Aboriginal clients

Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) with 18,000+ employees is one of BC’s six health authorities providing comprehensive health services to the 760,000+ residents of Vancouver Island.

VIHA has been selected as one of the Top Employers in Canada and BC, three years running! We offer an attractive remuneration package and employer-paid benefits package.

Job summary
As a key member of the Aboriginal Health Program, the Cultural Safety Coordinator will be responsible for implementing VIHA’s Cultural Safety Framework within the health authority. You will assist the organization to meet its goal of enhancing Aboriginal people’s access to VIHA services by working collaboratively with the Professional Development Program, Aboriginal partners, and other stakeholders. The Coordinator will ensure that VIHA meets it commitments to develop and deliver culturally safe services.

QualificationsAlong with education, training and experience equivalent to a Master’s degree in a health-related discipline from an approved post-secondary institution, you have approximately 5 years of recent experience coaching, mentoring, training and facilitating indigenous cultural competency curriculums and training. Your background includes delivering specialized educational programs and working with Aboriginal people and communities as well as related government agencies and ministries and you also have knowledge of Aboriginal culture—in particular local First Nations culture.

Short-listing will begin January 27, 2012.

For more information & to apply online  please visit our website at:
www.viha.ca/careers (#5611)