American Indian Health Director

State of Montana • Helena, MT

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Directors Office / Office of American Indian Health.
The American Indian Health Director (AIHD) serves as the operational lead for Tribal Relations Manager (TRM), coordinating health and human services support to Montana’s eight Tribal Governments, five Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs), the Indian Health Service (IHS), and other American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) stakeholders. This position leads the Office of American Indian Health (OAIH) in identifying trends in health disparities and gaps in human services and works with DPHHS programs to develop culturally appropriate strategies to address them. The AIHD also provides a crucial liaison role between DPHHS programs, Tribal Health Departments, and UIO Health Centers.
Why Join DPHHS
Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.
The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Requirements

• Ability to provide leadership in complex and highly sensitive situations.
• Working knowledge of Tribal and Urban Indian health issues and available services.
• Ability to work with, establish, and maintain credibility and develop and maintain strong working relationships with Tribal health partners.
• Ability to analyze data and develop approaches and strategies to solve identified problems.
• Knowledge of grants and contracts administration.
• Ability to act on opportunities and find the most effective way to achieve goals.
• Ability to collaborate, lead discussions, and facilitate discussions on policy changes.
• Bachelor’s degree in public health, public policy, public administration, Native American studies, or related field.
• Five years of experience working with tribal governments, understanding the commonalities and differences among Montana tribes, understanding the commonalities and differences between Indian people living on reservations and in urban settings, establishing and maintaining relationships with tribes, and leading/facilitating major projects.
• Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Tribal Health Program, Indian Health Service, or an Urban Indian Health Center.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the operational lead for Tribal Relations Manager (TRM), coordinating health and human services support to Montana’s eight Tribal Governments, five Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs), the Indian Health Service (IHS), and other American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) stakeholders.
• Leads the Office of American Indian Health (OAIH) in identifying trends in health disparities and gaps in human services and works with DPHHS programs to develop culturally appropriate strategies to address them.
• Provides a crucial liaison role between DPHHS programs, Tribal Health Departments, and UIO Health Centers.

Benefits

• healthcare coverage
• retirement plans
• paid vacation
• sick leave
• holidays
• work/life balance
• eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• wide range of advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director