Program Director, Epidemiology Department

Responsibilities include managing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of assigned Program workplan and project activities. The Program Director will coordinate leadership activities with the Director of the Great Lakes Tribal Epidemiology Center (GLITEC). Working as a member of the program administrative team, this role will use advanced analytical, research, project management and relationship management skills to deliver on priority work plan activities including program assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Daily attendance is an essential function of this position. Frequent travel is required to meet the needs of the position.

 

*Manage the planning, implementation, and evaluation of assigned grant funded program workplan activities. *Develop and maintain partnerships with governments, communities and organizations though out the Bemidji Area to ensure effective communication flow and dialogue between all partners. *Contribute to ongoing strategic planning, budgeting and program support to ensure the successful development and implementation of projects and programs. *Gather, analyze and prepare clinical and public health policy, systems and environmental change recommendations. *Develop and implement accurate reporting mechanisms that measure the efficacy of previous and current programs, strategies and initiatives and inform ongoing improvements. *Conduct or oversee environmental scans, trends data analyses, data management and quantitative and qualitative research. *Support communications through conference calls, meetings, written briefs, publications, events, newsletters and website features. *Work with program staff to plan program events, meetings, trainings, conferences, conference calls and webinars. *Assist participating tribes in strategic planning, assessment implementation and evaluation of activities and strategies. *Engage Tribal leaders in promoting culturally adapted evidence-based practices to address chronic and acute conditions and to promote good health and wellness. *Actively participate in task teams, working groups, and other joint policy and program initiatives. *Oversee contracting with Tribal sub-awardees and others as needed to perform program activities. *Prepare, review and forward reports according to CDC requirements. *Assist and lead the program Epidemiologist and Evaluator in workplan activities. *Work with GLITC Director to provide overall program advisement.

 

*Maintain a working knowledge of all grants and programs of the department. *Engage in networking activities to remain current in the availability of epidemiological and other heath data resources available to AI/AN within the service area. *Assure all services are delivered in a culturally sensitive manner. *Participate on committees outside and within the organization. *Attend all training sessions and meetings as scheduled. *Attend conferences and trainings to stay current on advances in the field and obtain new skills. *Participate in research projects as designated by the Director. *Perform other duties as necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of this position.

 

Reports directly to the Epidemiology Center Director; works under limited supervision. Receives guidance on general goals to be accomplished and broad program policy. Has full responsibility to carry out specific program policy and achieve desired objectives. Daily contact with assigned program team members. Regular contact with all Epidemiology Center staff members. Frequent contact with employees throughout organization (as needed basis) for the purpose of gathering and sharing relevant information. Frequent contact with Tribal, urban Indian, Federal, state, and local partners to conduct projects and obtain and provide information. Ongoing contact with federal and state agencies for purposes of remaining current on various issues and collaborating on projects, as needed.

 

This is a fulltime salary/exempt position working Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm with a worksite located at Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council Main Office, Lac Du Flambeau WI. This position, based on experience, has a salary range of $55,000-$65,000 annually with benefits including; Annual/Personal Leave and Holiday Pay; Health, Dental, Life & AD&D, STD and LTD Insurance, FSA and 401k Retirement Plan. Requires frequent travel for the purposes of attending community and program related activities. Drug and background screening required before hire. 

 

 

 

Qualifications: 

Required: Master of Public Health, Master of Science, or Master of Healthcare Administration. Additionally, applicant should have two to five years project management experience and or training. Preferred: Understanding of the traditional American Indian health issues. Experience working with Native American Tribal Governments, Tribal organization and/or not-for-profit agency in epidemiology. Ability to work independently and as a program team member. Individual must possess: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; professional demeanor and appearance; problem solving skills; ability to manage time effectively; self-motivation skills; work effectively under pressure; ability to build positive work relationships with internal and external customers; ability to interact professionally with a wide variety of people; speak in front of groups. Individual must be able to address a wide range of intellectual and practical problems, apply statistical calculations to findings, and the ability to compose complex business correspondence (reports, health profiles.)  Requires a high level of confidentiality. Must possess valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation with adequate insurance and ability to travel. 

 

To Apply: Preferred method is to apply through indeed.com; search using job posting title or organization name. Otherwise, see the employment page of our website at www.glitc.org for more information. *Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.