EMPLOYMENT

The Medical Advisor, First Nations Health works directly with the Commission's First Nations Health Program Manager and team, and reports to the Executive Director, Strategy and Innovation. The Medical Advisor is also provided guidance and support from the Commission's Chief Medical Officer. The Medical Advisor will: Provide advice and guidance to the Commission's First Nations projects and activities and has a central role in the delivery of the First Nations Cultural Safety Standards review project Work with the Chief Medical Officer and the Commission's other Medical Advisors in regard to Commission activities Liaise with relevant Directors to support the Commission's activities that relate to First Nations health. The key duties of the position include Duties of the Medical Advisor will include, but are not limited to, the following: Provide expert clinical advice to the Commission, particularly in relation to First Nations health care, to ensure that the Commission's work draws on the latest evidence in cultural safety and is relevant to clinical practice Provide clinical leadership into the development and implementation of cultural safety standards and guidance suitable for inclusion in policies and programs Take responsibility for specific projects including research, needs assessment, strategic planning and evaluation related to the activities of the Commission Work co-operatively and share appropriate information with relevant medical, industry and consumer stakeholders to maintain and enhance the quality of policy advice and support to the Commission in relation to the safety and quality Collaborate with teams across the Commission to ensure alignment with other work programs and strategic priorities Represent the Commission through participation in, or chairing of, national inter-government committees, advisory groups and projects. Promote the work of the Commission through participation at relevant meetings and events.