Cancer Project Coordinator

Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board•Portland, OR

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Cancer Project Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and supporting the activities of NPAIHB’s Northwest Tribal Comprehensive Cancer Project (NTCCP), including the NTCCP workplan, NTCCP coalition, and assisting NPAIHB member tribes with cancer control activities, with the goal of reducing cancer burdens for American Indian and Alaska Native people in the Northwest (OR, WA, and ID) through improved access to prevention, early detection, treatment, and survivor support. The Cancer Project Coordinator reports to the Cancer & Tobacco Projects Director, and is part of a team of three (3) public health professionals, along with the Cancer Project Manager. This scope of work is housed within the NW Tribal Epidemiology Center (“NWTEC” or “EpiCenter”) Division. This position is based at NPAIHB’s offices in Portland, Oregon. Local travel and/or overnight travel outside of the area is required approximately 15% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine, Behavioral Health, Public Health, Social Science or related field
A minimum of four years of demonstrated experience as a coordinator for a Tribal health program may serve as an acceptable substitute
At least two (2) years of experience as a project coordinator
At least two (2) years of experience in event planning, health education, or program development
At least one (1) year of professional experience working with Tribes, Tribal organizations, Tribal communities, or Tribal health clinics
Demonstrated knowledge, discretion, tact, judgment, and overall ability in working effectively with federal, Tribal, and other professionals, and facilitating participation and partnerships among diverse stakeholders and organizations
Proficiency with computer applications (specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office Suite programs)
Strong writing skills, including good spelling and grammatical skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Must be sensitive to cross-cultural differences, and able to work effectively within their context
Ability to work with minimal supervision, exercise initiative, and work effectively as a team member
Ability to complete tasks in a timely and accurate manner
Ability to travel frequently (approximately 15% of the time)

Nice To Haves

Direct experience working with Northwest Tribes
Experience in the planning, organization, implementation, and follow-up of public health-related coalitions

Responsibilities

Provides NTCCP support in alignment with the NPAIHB Strategic Plan
Supports the delivery of NTCCP’s Cancer Coalition development and implementation for the NW Tribal Epidemiology Center, and for NPAIHB programs, including the NTCCP, and the CDC grant, along with future projects and services
Participates in and supports all NPAIHB’s NTCCP related grant meetings and program discussions
Supports the NPAIHB’s NTCCP 20-Year Plan, health education materials, website, and other media development, in collaboration with other NPAIHB staff, Tribal partners, and consultants
Coordinates NTCCP coalition meetings, training, communications, and conferences involving Tribal partners, stakeholders, and partners both virtually and in person
Provides technical assistance to NTCCP coalition, including sharing program information, education, prevention, screening, treatment, and survivorship data and resources with Tribal and coalition partners
Supports Tribal requests for in-person event support, trainings, or other cancer focused activities
Maintains and distributes education materials with coalition members, partners, staff, and other CDC-funded cancer programs
Carries out updated NTCCP priorities throughout the year, as directed by Northwest Tribes, and through the NPAIHB Strategic Planning process and/or annual federal and state policy priorities
Works closely with supervisor to support the identification of Northwest, federal, and state policy priorities related to NTCCP
Works closely with the Cancer Project Manager and NTCCP Director to establish program goals and deliverables, work plans, and timelines
Supports the preparation of all required project reports within the NTCCP
Engages staff in the collection of pertinent data to meet reporting requirements
Maintains well-organized filing systems for all NTCCP related required documentation and supporting records (both electronic and hard copy) in compliance with both NPAIHB and funding agency requirements, including securely archiving files as appropriate
Submits a Monthly Activity Report (MAR) to the Cancer & Tobacco Projects Director at the end of each month, and any additional reports required to track project activities as needed
Performs other duties as assigned by the Cancer & Tobacco Projects Director and/or Executive Director or designee
Act in service to the Tribes and Tribal communities we serve
Uphold the Mission, Values, and Vision of the NPAIHB
Maintain the highest level of confidentiality with all NPAIHB information and documentation
Consistently exhibit professional behavior and a high degree of personal and professional integrity and impartiality appropriate to the responsible and confidential nature of the position
Exercise good judgment and initiative in performance of duties and responsibilities
Demonstrate high emotional intelligence in the performance of all duties and responsibilities
Orientation toward learning, innovation, service, and the building of second-line leadership
Commitment to building an organizational culture which centers NPAIHB’s service to Tribes, promotes professional excellence, and builds an environment where employees grow and thrive
Commitment to build an inclusive workplace across a range of identities and experiences, including (but not limited to) geography, age, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, class, language, disability, religion, spiritual practices, and immigration status
Sees diversity as a strength, and equity as a baseline
Work in a cooperative manner with all levels of management and with all NPAIHB staff
Effectively plan, organize workload, and schedule time to meet workload demands
Use reasonable judgment to consistently display professional work attire during normal business hours, and/or dress appropriately for the workday, space, or event in lieu of a formal dress code
Be present, available, and responsive for meetings and calls during regular working hours
Commit to sharing knowledge and building expertise by participating in all virtual spaces in our workplace with cameras on
Show consideration by communicating effectively and building collective understanding
Recognize relationships are the cornerstone of NPAIHB’s work by treating all NPAIHB delegates/ alternates, partners, staff, and American Indian/Alaska Native people with dignity and respect
Participate willingly in NPAIHB activities