Careers

Description:

REPORTS TO:              Program Manager II

The Program Manager provides leadership and oversight for Epi Core, UIHI’s core Indian Health Service funded public health projects. Epi Core offers a range of services, including epidemiologic reports, disease surveillance, and technical assistance, to the network of urban Indian-serving health programs and organizations across the country. This role assists the Director, Director of Informatics and Epidemiology, and Director of Evaluation and Research to plan, administer and track each projects’ activities and grant deliverables in coordination with Leadership, Project Managers, and Epidemiologists. The Program Manager coordinates with federal, state, and local partners; contractors and consultants; and other outside partners to ensure the timely completion of all project deliverables. This position is accountable for documenting achievement of program goals, objectives and outcomes. Additionally, the Program Manager supervises Project Associates, Public Health Trainees, and volunteers.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engage, develop and retain program staff through active leadership and multicultural supervision. Provide direction, seek input and offer feedback from staff. Activities will include job coaching, communication & conflict-management, staff evaluation, personnel management, fostering professional & leadership skill development and self-care with advocates. Ensure staff members receive orientation and appropriate training in accordance with organizational standards.
• Provide and coordinate direct services to UIHN members including Technical Assistance, Training, Data Requests, etc.
• Regularly evaluate and document program elements to ensure performance standards/requirements are met.
• Maintain files and data-reporting systems to support related program analysis on regular, defined intervals.
• Participate in advisory meetings and/or coalitions with community partners and stakeholders on a continual basis.
• Build relationships with partners to promote and enhance coordinated, effective service delivery.
• Network with colleagues and promote participation in program activities.
• Support Traditional Health integration to achieve the overall department goals and objectives as assigned.
• Carry out program management duties, i.e., preparation and monitoring of budgets, reporting, program strategic planning and resource development, as assigned.
• Promote the organizations vision, mission, and values at all levels.
• Manage and oversee special projects as designated.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with the unique healthcare needs and social issues facing American Indians/Alaska Natives (AI/AN) and the desire to promote the delivery of appropriate health services to this population.
• Ability to assess situations and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
• Set priorities and monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information and activities across multiple projects for reporting.
• Adept at working independently or in a team environment, whichever is considered appropriate for the situation.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and networking skills, including public speaking, writing, group facilitation, and communicating cross-culturally with diverse partners, and interacting with people of all ages and cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrate cooperative behavior with supervisors, subordinates, colleagues, clients/patients and the community in all situations.
• Knowledge of computer applications necessary to fulfill job duties.
• Work well under pressure, meet multiple and often competing deadlines.
• Ability to work varied hours, including evenings and weekends as required.

Other Requirements:

• 2+ years’ experience in program coordination and supervision, with at least one years’ relevant experience in grants management.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license, proof of car insurance and use of a personal vehicle.
• Candidates must complete an acceptable Background Check as part of the hiring process.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in social or health sciences. Master’s degree preferred in social or health sciences.