Rural Canterbury PHO has responsibility for the provision of primary health services to approximately 50,000 enrolled patients in Canterbury, and contracts with Canterbury DHB and a number of other health funders.

RCPHO is committed to reducing health inequalities for its enrolled population. RCPHO works with health care clinicians, health care providers, Iwi and local communities.

The Kaihautu / Māori Health Advisor is a unique position offering advice and support to all members of the RCPHO Team, including its General Practice teams.  The role is responsible for providing strategic and cultural support to RCPHO in the key areas of:

• Māori Health, which includes addressing inequities, reviewing current and new programmes,
• Input into policies and procedures,
• Supporting whanau to achieve the 7 Pou, identified in the Māori Health Plan, through appropriate contracting mechanisms / delivery,
• Treaty of Waitangi and Te Reo
• Cultural Awareness and Safety – including Cultural Competency education for staff and the practice teams
• Advice / tautoko to Whanau Ora Navigators
• Advice / support to RCPHO Practice Support Navigators
• System Level Measure targets.

To be successful in the role applicants should have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications for example Māori / Management / Clinical tohu
•  Extensive experience and knowledge of the Health and Disability sector
• Experience in good business relationships with government agencies is desired
• Have experience involving planning, report writing and supporting new developments

If you are interested in the position please contact Craig for an application form and position description.

Applications will not be considered without a completed application form.

Craig Watson

Phone 027 808 7019 or

Email: craig.watson@rcpho.org.nz

Applications to be received no later than close of day, Monday 17th December 2018.

All applications will be maintained in strict confidence