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Description

The Athabasca Health Authority Inc. (AHA) is the regional health services organization for the Fond du Lac and Black Lake Denesuline First Nations and the provincial communities of Camsell Portage, Uranium City and Stony Rapids. AHA provides a comprehensive range of integrated community-based and in-patient health services to the residents of the Athabasca region and selective services to Hatchet Lake Denesuline First Nation.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible to the AHA Board of Directors who are appointed and are accountable to the Denesuline First Nations and provincial community governments that form the membership of the non-profit corporation.

The AHA Board invites Candidates that embrace the AHA vision of Healthy People  Healthy Land, where wellness is a shared responsibility of communities, families, individuals and service providers. The CEO provides leadership and direction to AHA management and staff in the development, innovation, management and assessment of a unique and dynamic health services organization, supported by First Nation, federal and provincial governments.

The successful Candidate will possess:
Degree in Business or Health Administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered, Masters preferred
A minimum of 5-7 years senior management experience in a health care setting
Experience working in aboriginal, First Nation and northern communities
Knowledge of comprehensive and integrated health delivery models and federal-provincial-First Nation health management, funding and accountability systems
Knowledge of the Athabasca region; its cultures, challenges and languages (Dene)
Demonstrated ability to work with community-based boards and organizations
Willingness to make a long-term commitment to AHA and the Athabasca region (minimum 5 years) and reside in the Athabasca region.