Health Services Department Manager
About the role
Department: Health Services
Classification: Department Manager
Classification Level: Senior Management
Position Status: Full Time
Employment Status: Regular
Reporting Relationship
The Health Services Department Manager reports to the Director of Health and Wellness.
Position Summary
The Health Services Department Manager is responsible for the management of the M’Chigeeng Health Services under the direction of the Director of Health and Wellness. This includes providing support and assistance to the Band Membership for developing and maintaining quality health care services
Essential Functions
Accountability
To take direction from immediate supervisor as related to job description
Ensure prior authorization and approvals prior to acting
Prepare budgets, financial reports and recommendations of program expenditures to Director of Health and Wellness and ratify by Chief and Council
Ensure communication oral and written are consistent with policies, positions and direction of the organization
Ensure all activities are conducted are consistent with M’Chigeeng First Nation policies
Advise the Director of Health and Wellness with the development of the Health Policy and By-Laws for M’Chigeeng First Nation
Ensure all activities relating to participation in government and community affairs are in the best interest of M’Chigeeng First Nation
Maintain communication liaison with Director of Health and Wellness, Enaagdenjged, Chief and Council, Band Members, health organizations, hospitals, health units and funding agencies
Respond to health concerns; be familiar and aware of local health issues, initiatives, and processes as well as conditions that may affect M’Chigeeng First Nation (i.e. water quality)
Maintain awareness of developments in Indigenous health
Administration
Perform such duties as report writing, compiling statistics, program and delivery systems development with Health Services Team
Complete evaluations on health centre operations, health programs and staff on an annual basis.
Monitor and evaluate objectives and activities and provide direct functional support and supervision to staff.
Ensure proper maintenance of facilities – a) Health Centre b) Wellness Centre including equipment, machinery and supplies
Establish the terms of reference for sub-contracts including performance guidelines with respect to health services delivery.
Ensure that policies and procedures developed and adopted by the M’Chigeeng First Nation are adhered to by employees with discretion of interpretation by Manager.
Establish and maintain accurate file systems for easy access to information
Create and revise job descriptions for employees in consultation with HR Manager
Coordinate the recruitment and hiring process of new employees with HR Manager
Perform research of resource material to be purchased for the program
Review contracts prepared by the HR Manager that may be required under the program and monitor the progress of the work identified in the contract
Develop and maintain communication with outside agencies
Research sources of funding
Responsible for preparation of proposals and apply for funding in all areas that relate to the program
Manage project activities and funding requirements
Attend regular and Chief and Council meetings when requested
Participate on Committees/Boards outside of MFN as appointed by Chief & Council.
Supervision
Ensure supervision and review activities of full-time employees in the program
Conduct regular performance review on employees
Develop, implement and monitor employee training and development plans
Planning & Development
Research programs and project costs and determine budgets
Develop, implement and monitor policies that are specific to program delivery
Coordinate and approve strategic planning activities that determine both short and long term goals of program
Reports and Budgets
Establish annual budgets for program
Prepare and present regular reports to Director of Health and Wellness as directed by the Director of Health and Wellness
Prepare and maintain regular financial reports under the Health Program for MFN and funding agencies
Utilize computer applications to prepare and format documents (i.e. reports, correspondence)
Manage an annual budget and responsible and accountable as per MFN Financial policies.
Professional Development and Training
Ensure staff training as required and subject to financial resources.
Ensure professional development needs are identified and relevant to Health Services Department Manager role and subject to financial resources
Ensure all Nursing staffs are in good standing with CNO and RNAO
Program Delivery
Ensure that the delivery of Health Programs and Services are within the Community Health Plan
Ensure that evaluation of service delivery is conducted on an annual basis
Ensure that staff are updating their annual workplans on an annual basis and tracking their respective activities
Qualifications/Requirements
Degree in Public Health Administration or
Equivalent Health related diploma with five (5) year’s experience in administration of Health or Social Services
Well developed leadership and management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including computer skills
Ability to work effectively in team environment
Valid Ontario Driver’s License and own transportation
Must have knowledge and/or experience with the culture, history and customs of the Anishinaabe
Understanding and fluency of Ojibwe is an asset
CRC/VSS requirement, must be current (30 days) and must be an original
CRC/VSS Rationale: M’Chigeeng First Nation and its agents are in a position of trust in services to band member children and/or vulnerable adults, so a safe and secure working environment is mandatory. Applicants must provide a clear VSS Certificate and the CRC must have a record clear and/or dated of any convictions relating to sexual interference, sexual assault or related charges. The VSS must be current (30 days) and must be an original
Application Deadline: August 22nd, 2025
Interested applicants must submit COVER LETTER, RESUME, THREE (3) CURRENT REFERENCES (2 Work-Related references from a direct supervisor/manager references that will be contacted upon a successful interview and 1 Character Reference) and education certifications to:
APPLY HERE
Administration Assistant
employment@mchigeeng.ca
c/o Human Resources
P.O. Box 333 M’CHIGEENG, ON P0P 1G0 (Fax 705-377-4980)
LATE OR INCOMPLETE applications will not be considered. Preference will be given to Anishinabek people.
For Job Description, please contact Human Resources employment@mchigeeng.ca
About M'Chigeeng First Nation
M'Chigeeng Anishinabek will be a vibrant progressive proud, Ojibwe-speaking First Nation. Our people will be healthy, self-reliant, respectful of our obligations to Mother Earth, and culturally grounded, showing mutual respect and support for all people.
Health Services Department Manager
About the role
Department: Health Services
Classification: Department Manager
Classification Level: Senior Management
Position Status: Full Time
Employment Status: Regular
Reporting Relationship
The Health Services Department Manager reports to the Director of Health and Wellness.
Position Summary
The Health Services Department Manager is responsible for the management of the M’Chigeeng Health Services under the direction of the Director of Health and Wellness. This includes providing support and assistance to the Band Membership for developing and maintaining quality health care services
Essential Functions
Accountability
To take direction from immediate supervisor as related to job description
Ensure prior authorization and approvals prior to acting
Prepare budgets, financial reports and recommendations of program expenditures to Director of Health and Wellness and ratify by Chief and Council
Ensure communication oral and written are consistent with policies, positions and direction of the organization
Ensure all activities are conducted are consistent with M’Chigeeng First Nation policies
Advise the Director of Health and Wellness with the development of the Health Policy and By-Laws for M’Chigeeng First Nation
Ensure all activities relating to participation in government and community affairs are in the best interest of M’Chigeeng First Nation
Maintain communication liaison with Director of Health and Wellness, Enaagdenjged, Chief and Council, Band Members, health organizations, hospitals, health units and funding agencies
Respond to health concerns; be familiar and aware of local health issues, initiatives, and processes as well as conditions that may affect M’Chigeeng First Nation (i.e. water quality)
Maintain awareness of developments in Indigenous health
Administration
Perform such duties as report writing, compiling statistics, program and delivery systems development with Health Services Team
Complete evaluations on health centre operations, health programs and staff on an annual basis.
Monitor and evaluate objectives and activities and provide direct functional support and supervision to staff.
Ensure proper maintenance of facilities – a) Health Centre b) Wellness Centre including equipment, machinery and supplies
Establish the terms of reference for sub-contracts including performance guidelines with respect to health services delivery.
Ensure that policies and procedures developed and adopted by the M’Chigeeng First Nation are adhered to by employees with discretion of interpretation by Manager.
Establish and maintain accurate file systems for easy access to information
Create and revise job descriptions for employees in consultation with HR Manager
Coordinate the recruitment and hiring process of new employees with HR Manager
Perform research of resource material to be purchased for the program
Review contracts prepared by the HR Manager that may be required under the program and monitor the progress of the work identified in the contract
Develop and maintain communication with outside agencies
Research sources of funding
Responsible for preparation of proposals and apply for funding in all areas that relate to the program
Manage project activities and funding requirements
Attend regular and Chief and Council meetings when requested
Participate on Committees/Boards outside of MFN as appointed by Chief & Council.
Supervision
Ensure supervision and review activities of full-time employees in the program
Conduct regular performance review on employees
Develop, implement and monitor employee training and development plans
Planning & Development
Research programs and project costs and determine budgets
Develop, implement and monitor policies that are specific to program delivery
Coordinate and approve strategic planning activities that determine both short and long term goals of program
Reports and Budgets
Establish annual budgets for program
Prepare and present regular reports to Director of Health and Wellness as directed by the Director of Health and Wellness
Prepare and maintain regular financial reports under the Health Program for MFN and funding agencies
Utilize computer applications to prepare and format documents (i.e. reports, correspondence)
Manage an annual budget and responsible and accountable as per MFN Financial policies.
Professional Development and Training
Ensure staff training as required and subject to financial resources.
Ensure professional development needs are identified and relevant to Health Services Department Manager role and subject to financial resources
Ensure all Nursing staffs are in good standing with CNO and RNAO
Program Delivery
Ensure that the delivery of Health Programs and Services are within the Community Health Plan
Ensure that evaluation of service delivery is conducted on an annual basis
Ensure that staff are updating their annual workplans on an annual basis and tracking their respective activities
Qualifications/Requirements
Degree in Public Health Administration or
Equivalent Health related diploma with five (5) year’s experience in administration of Health or Social Services
Well developed leadership and management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including computer skills
Ability to work effectively in team environment
Valid Ontario Driver’s License and own transportation
Must have knowledge and/or experience with the culture, history and customs of the Anishinaabe
Understanding and fluency of Ojibwe is an asset
CRC/VSS requirement, must be current (30 days) and must be an original
CRC/VSS Rationale: M’Chigeeng First Nation and its agents are in a position of trust in services to band member children and/or vulnerable adults, so a safe and secure working environment is mandatory. Applicants must provide a clear VSS Certificate and the CRC must have a record clear and/or dated of any convictions relating to sexual interference, sexual assault or related charges. The VSS must be current (30 days) and must be an original
Application Deadline: August 22nd, 2025
Interested applicants must submit COVER LETTER, RESUME, THREE (3) CURRENT REFERENCES (2 Work-Related references from a direct supervisor/manager references that will be contacted upon a successful interview and 1 Character Reference) and education certifications to:
APPLY HERE
Administration Assistant
employment@mchigeeng.ca
c/o Human Resources
P.O. Box 333 M’CHIGEENG, ON P0P 1G0 (Fax 705-377-4980)
LATE OR INCOMPLETE applications will not be considered. Preference will be given to Anishinabek people.
For Job Description, please contact Human Resources employment@mchigeeng.ca
About M'Chigeeng First Nation
M'Chigeeng Anishinabek will be a vibrant progressive proud, Ojibwe-speaking First Nation. Our people will be healthy, self-reliant, respectful of our obligations to Mother Earth, and culturally grounded, showing mutual respect and support for all people.