Job Description
Salary: $68,000 – $75,000 annually
Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council is a non-profit organization formed by the Native American Tribes of Wisconsin. We serve all WI tribes by providing administration of grant-funded programs either directly or with sub grants. Programs range from Child and Maternal services to Education to Disability and Elder benefits. Our Mission is: To Enhance the Quality of Life for all Native People.
Epidemiology Program Director
The Epidemiology Program Director will serve as a senior-level epidemiologist responsible for carrying out a broad and complex range of epidemiologic activities related to the surveillance, detection, and prevention of disease and injuries. The specific public health topics will depend on the objectives of the grant and the unique needs of each community we serve. Working independently and as an experienced team member under the direction of the Epidemiology Center Director, the Program Director will lead community-initiated and -driven projects through a community-based participatory research (CBPR) lens, provide expertise in research methods/instruments, and independently conduct analyses. Day trips and overnight travel throughout Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin is a part of the position and is important for building relationships with the communities we serve. The Program Director will lead the TECPHI Grant in our Minneapolis, Minnesota office.
Principal Duties
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.
Responsibilities
Additional Responsibilities
Working Relationships and Scope
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 the 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.
Performance Dimensions
Supports mission of Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, Inc. Demonstrate a basic understanding of tribal customs, traditions, values, and beliefs. Quality, quantity, accuracy, timeliness and thoroughness of work performed; quality of communications and development of good working relationships with others internal and external to the organization; honesty and integrity in the execution of all activities; customer satisfaction with services provided; maintain and comply with all GLITC policies and procedures; reliability in reporting to work regularly and on time; soundness of business decisions made; maintain the integrity of confidential business information; stay current in field and utilize that information where practical. Demonstrate a friendly and helpful approach and attitude to internal and external customers; professionalism; and commitment to the job.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Required: Master of Public Health, Master of Science, or master’s in healthcare administration. Additionally, the applicant should have two to five years’ project management experience, and two to five years’ people management experience and 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. Individuals must be able to address a wide range of intellectual and practical problems, apply statistical calculations to findings, and can compose complex business correspondence (reports, health profiles.) Requires a high level of confidentiality. Must possess a valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation with adequate insurance and ability to travel.
Compensation:
This is a full-time exempt position based on skills and experience, with a pay range of $68,000 – $75,000 annually. This position is in our Minneapolis, Minnesota office. This position is not a remote position. The position includes the following benefits: paid time off (PTO) in the form of annual and personal leave; paid holidays; insurance benefits including health, dental, life insurance, accidental death, and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term (STD) and long-term (LTD) disability insurance; health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA), and 401(k) retirement plan. When traveling for work, eligible expenses are reimbursed based on GSA rates. Drug and background check is required before hire.
Additional benefits
Work is performed in an office environment with minimal exposure to injury. This is not a remote position. This position requires bending and being able to lift up to 15-20 pounds. Regular work hours are normally Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a minimum of 40 hours per week. There will be some variation in working hours and demand due to special projects, deadlines, travel, and other responsibilities. The central office is in Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin, with satellite offices in Ann Arbor, Michigan; Grand Rapids, Michigan; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Green Bay, Wisconsin; and Madison, Wisconsin. Again, this is not a remote position. This is a full-time, in-office position, and the expectation is to be available for in-office work. This position requires travel to attend industry, community, and program-related activities.
***Great Lakes Inter Tribal Council does not respond to phone calls nor emails inquiries regarding the status of your application. Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council Inc. (GLITC) is an equal opportunity employer that applies Native American Preference as defined in Section 703(i) of the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e-2(i). Consistent with the referenced Native American Preference, it is the policy of GLITC to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications of the job applied for, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, veteran status or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law. As an equal opportunity employer, GLITC intends to comply fully with all federal and state laws and the information requested on this application will not be used for any purpose prohibited by law. Disabled applicants may request a needed accommodation from the representative of the Human Resource Department, PO Box 9 Lac Du Flambeau, WI 54538, or phone (715) 588-1069 or (800) 472-7207.
This position is open until filled.
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