Hybrid Manager – Equity and Integration, Black Health

at Somerset West Community Health Centre

• Job title: Manager – Equity and Integration, Black Health
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: CA$89,509 - CA$105,520 per year
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Ottawa, Canada

About the role

• Manager for Equity and Integration at Somerset West Community Health Centre advancing Black Health initiatives. Leading implementation of health programs and community engagement efforts for Black populations in Ottawa.

Responsibilities

• Lead the continued implementation of SWCHC’s Black Health Plan activities and objectives in alignment with the provincial mandate and the organization’s strategic priorities.
• Work with internal programs to strengthen referral pathways, coordination, and community engagement efforts that improve access to culturally responsive health and social services for Black communities.
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners to strengthen supports related to chronic disease management, mental health, and Black women’s health.
• Provide leadership to increase organizational awareness of Black Health priorities and support the advancement of equity-focused initiatives across teams and services.
• Identify and support education, health promotion, and system navigation opportunities that respond to the needs of Black communities, including equity-deserving groups within these communities.
• Participate in and support internal and external partnerships, stakeholder meetings, and broader system collaboration initiatives.
• Collaborate on internal and external communications to promote awareness of Black Health priorities, initiatives, and community engagement activities.
• Support data-informed planning, program monitoring, evaluation, and performance reporting related to Black Health initiatives.
• Contribute to organizational planning, continuous improvement, and team effectiveness through leadership, coordination, and collaboration.

Requirements

• Experience working within health service delivery focused on priority populations including Black health & wellness initiatives
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of community development, social determinants of health, anti-oppression and health equity
• Relevant and significant coordination, program or project management experience.
• Master’s Degree in relevant discipline (social work, sociology, public health, etc.) or a combination of undergraduate degree and significant community development experience.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Working knowledge of French or other languages are an asset.

Benefits

• time-off entitlements
• health benefits
• life insurance
• participation in the HOOPP pension plan