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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for director indigenous health in the United States is $91,826.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $76,000.00 and $101,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Indigenous Health vs Indigenous Health Coordinator?

AspectDirector Indigenous HealthIndigenous Health Coordinator
CredentialsRelevant degrees (e.g., public health, healthcare management), leadership experienceRelevant degrees or certifications, experience in community health
Work EnvironmentStrategic leadership, policy development, overseeing programsProgram implementation, community engagement, support roles
Employer & IndustryHealthcare organizations, government agencies, NGOsHealthcare facilities, community health organizations, government departments

The main difference is that the Director Indigenous Health holds a leadership role responsible for strategic planning and policy, while the Indigenous Health Coordinator focuses on program delivery and community engagement. Both roles require relevant credentials and work within similar environments, but the Director has broader oversight responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Director Indigenous Health job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $91,826 per year, or $44.1 per hour.

Medical Director, Indigenous Wellness Core - Northwest - Primary Care Alberta

On-site

Alberta Health Services
Hospitals • 10K+ employees
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Part-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and evaluate strategic and operational plans to support patient-focused care programs for Indigenous communities.

  • Collaborate with PCA Senior Operational Leaders, Indigenous communities, and program partners to ensure quality, innovative, and efficient health services.

  • Establish communication and engagement mechanisms with physicians and partners, and ensure clinical standards and health outcomes are met.

Job description

Primary Care Alberta (PCA), North Zone invites applications for the role of Medical Director, Indigenous Wellness Core.

This 0.2 FTE (approximately 404 hours per year) position governed by the Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules, reports to the Senior Medical Director, Indigenous Wellness Core.  The Indigenous Health Commitments: Roadmap to Wellness aligns the principles of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the calls to action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada to provide the framework for this position.

Working with the Provincial Indigenous Wellness Core, the successful candidate will be responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of overall strategic and operational plans to support patient focused care programs and their delivery in the Northeast/Northwest Corridor. This will involve working collaboratively with PCA Senior Operational Leaders within the IWC, to provide quality, innovative, and efficient health services to Indigenous individuals and communities, including: 

- Engaging, and collaborating with Indigenous communities,
- Promoting a culture of safety,
- Advocating for high quality care; and
- Representing the IWC to ensure that Indigenous voices are presented.

The position has an expected start date of Jan 1, 2026, and a term of 3 years.

Other major accountabilities specific to Indigenous Health include:

1. Developing, maintaining, and ensuring compliance with clinical expectations for physicians across the Corridor.
2. Ensuring standards of care and defined health outcomes are being achieved.
3.Ensuring effective processes and mechanisms are in place to encourage best practices and improve clinical outcomes / quality.
4. Establishing effective modes of communication and engagement with physicians and program partners.
5. Working with Patient Relations to inform policies and processes with respect to patient concerns involving allegations of racism.
6. Fulfilling clinical duties relevant to Indigenous health.

 
Qualifications:

 
1. The ideal candidate will have worked in Indigenous communities or with Indigenous people.  They will be an inclusive and visionary leader with the ability to build relationships, trust, and collaboration between PCA and Indigenous communities and have demonstrated abilities in communication, conflict resolution, negotiation, and a passion for quality and patient safety. The ideal candidate will possess superior interpersonal skills, an ability to mentor other Indigenous and non-Indigenous physicians and be able to relate and engage with Indigenous leadership and Indigenous organizations.
 

2. Candidates must be certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC) and hold or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta and appointment to the AHS Medical Staff.
 

3. We're passionate about what we do. We are an equal opportunity employer. PCA values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
  

The candidate must be eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.

Must read, write, and speak English.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority.
 

Additional Information
  • Position Classification: Part-time
  • FTE: 0.2
  • Unit and Program: Indigenous Wellness Core
  • Recruiting Organization: Primary Care Alberta
  • Sponsorship Eligible: No
  • Posting Date: Jan 19, 2026

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