Chief Medical Officer - We are Looking for a Strong Leader

British Columbia First Nations, the Province of British Columbia (BC), and the Government of Canada have forged a new relationship and a series of precedent-setting agreements leading to the creation of a new, first of its kind, Health Authority. The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) has now taken over the administration of federal health programs and services previously delivered by Health Canada’s First Nations Inuit Health Branch – Pacific Region, to work with the Province and First Nations to address service gaps through new partnerships, closer collaboration, and health systems innovation. 

Setting a unique and historical model for positive change, the FNHA’s mission is to support BC First Nations individuals, families and communities to achieve and enjoy the highest level of health and wellness by: working with them on their health and wellness journeys; honouring traditions and cultures; and championing First Nations health and wellness within the FNHA organization and with all of the FNHA’s partners.

The Role

The new Chief Medical Officer (CMO) will have the opportunity to provide leadership and expertise to help create and shape a unique health care model that is the first of its kind in Canada. The CMO will be a major contributor to transforming health care and improving access and quality of health care services while responding to the wellness directives provided by First Nations communities. 

As the lead for Clinical Medical Services and Practice (involving mainly primary care support and public health services) the CMO will provide leadership and clinical support to the FNHA’s physicians and specialists. They will also provide inspiration and strategic direction to a management team dedicated to the areas of public and population health, health surveillance, protection, promotion and prevention, community health, environment health services and holistic health practices.

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