Primary Care Physician Assistant​/Clinical Assistant

Primary Care Physician Assistant/Clinical Assistant

Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin Inc.
Remote Fly-In First Nation Communities, Northern Manitoba, Canada
0.25-1.0 FTE aligned with community needs and expectations of Candidates.
Employee model or independent contractor model (IC)

Northern Peoples’ Wellness:
Together, we will work with First Nations to transform health and
wellness services and improve health outcomes for First Nations people in the north.

Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin Inc. (KIM Inc.) was established to work towards a new health system
that will better respond to the needs of northern First Nations people in Manitoba. KIM Inc.
supports health and wellness services for 23 sovereign First Nation communities in northern
Manitoba, with a focus on equitable care, addressing racism in the health care system,
responsiveness to emerging needs, and filling gaps in the health care system. More than simply
taking over responsibility for health services currently under the auspices of Indigenous Services
Canada First Nations and Inuit Health, KIM Inc. will progress through advocacy, collaboration, and
integration with the First Nation communities, and federal/provincial partners.

This new system will be developed through speaking directly to healthcare experts and the First
Nations communities and negotiating with systems so that services can be tailored to meet the needs
of each First Nation and northern First Nations as a collective. The community members of the
northern Manitoba First Nations are the foundation of this new and historic health care system. KIM
Inc. is governed by a three-part structure led by First Nations and is inclusive of 23 political
leaders appointed by each of 6 caucuses and a 5 to 11-member board of directors with preference in
selection to persons with experience in the health sector.

We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Physician Assistant/Clinical Assistant to join our Primary Care Team in Northern Manitoba, dedicated to serving First Nations communities. This multifaceted role combines elements of primary care, community health, public health, chronic disease management, pediatrics, emergency medicine, mental health, child & maternal health, and geriatric care. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills and a deep commitment to anti-racism in healthcare.

The candidate must be committed to advancing healthcare transformation that is focused on innovative primary care models using Medical Doctors, Physician Assistants (PA), Nurse Practitioners (NP), Clinical Assistants (CL.A), Pharmacists, Respiratory Therapists (RT), Paramedics and other clinicians and supporting advanced scope of practice.

• Commitment to First Nations Sovereignty.
• Commitment to anti-racism.
• Commitment to transparency.
• Commitment to accountability.
• Commitment to outcome-based practices.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals including Medical Doctors, Physician Assistants (PA), Nurse Practitioners (NP), Clinical Assistants (Cl.A), Pharmacists, Respiratory Therapists (RT), Paramedics and other clinicians, consultants, mental health specialists, and community health workers.
• Provide on-call service as part of a collaborative group.
• Provide comprehensive primary care services, including diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care.
• Manage a full spectrum of healthcare needs for individuals and families, including pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Conduct patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and manage acute and chronic conditions.
• Participate in public health initiatives, including screenings, immunizations, and health education.
• Engage with community members to build trust and promote health literacy.
• Collaborate with traditional healers and integrate traditional medicine when appropriate.
• Develop and implement anti-racist health promotion and disease prevention programs.
• Advocate for equitable healthcare access and address systemic health inequities.
• Participate in community outreach and education initiatives.
• Provide mental health assessments, treatments, support services, and Harm Reduction.
• Educate patients and families on…