Epidemiology Program Director

GREAT LAKES INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL, INC.•Madison, WI

21d•$70,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Epidemiology Program Director serves 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. 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 leads 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 Madison, Wisconsin office.

Requirements

Master of Public Health, Master of Science, or master’s in healthcare administration.
two to five years’ project management experience
three to five years’ people management experience and training.
Individuals 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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Manage the planning, implementation, and evaluation of assigned grant funded program workplan activities.
Develop and maintain partnerships with governments, communities, and organizations throughout 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.
Attending conferences and training 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.

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)
401(k) retirement plan
eligible expenses are reimbursed based on GSA rates
Mission-focused and -driven organization.
Community-based emphasis and work.
Contributing to something bigger than yourself and making a positive difference in Indian Country.
Promotion of work-life balance.
Opportunities for advancement.
Opportunities for personal development, including conferences, classes, and professional certificates.
Paid time off that is accrued as annual and personal leave based on length of employment.
Accrual starts at 12 annual leave days and 12 personal leave days in the first year of employment, and the number of days allowed per year increases with length of employment.
Fifteen holidays per year in addition to an added holiday for your birthday.
Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
401(k) with an employer match up to 5%.
Paid 30-minute exercise break each day.