Pueblo Health Extension Regional Ofcr

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

4d•$5,619 - $8,044•Hybrid

About The Position

Under limited supervision, this role plans, directs, and administers programs and initiatives designed to address Social Drivers of Health, specifically related to Pueblo Nation populations. The objective is to enhance the efficiency and delivery of clinical, educational, and other resources of the Health Sciences Center to address the health and cultural needs of New Mexico Pueblo tribal communities and their members. This position directs the Native American HERO Health Extension Hub for Pueblo communities, fostering collaboration with higher education, healthcare, Indian Health Service (I.H.S.), Tribal 638 health clinics, community health improvement, and philanthropy partners. It involves identifying and promoting opportunities for new and/or enhanced programs and services, supporting major grant initiatives, and overseeing strategic program planning and development. The role collaborates with and assists community-based organizations (HEROs, Partner HEROs, Tribal/Native American HEROs) contracting with the Office of Community Health (OCH), and provides direction and support for the development of UNM HSC outreach policy and procedure. Additionally, it serves as a community engagement representative for UNM-HSC in Pueblo, Tribal, urban, and rural communities.

Requirements

Master's degree
At least 7 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Nice To Haves

Extensive work experience with experience with NM Tribes and Pueblo Communities
Ability to organize, implement, and administer community outreach, services, and activities in collaboration with health programs in Tribal communities.
Knowledge of operations and procedures, policy, and health needs of Tribal communities.
Ability to train others and foster a cooperative work environment.
Ability to use health communication effectively with Tribal Communities.
Ability to effectively interact with government officials including tribal government at all levels.

Responsibilities

Manages and administers a variety of comprehensive programs and projects related to the organization, development, and implementation of community engagement in primary health, behavioral health, and tertiary special care within Pueblo/Tribal communities, as well as community engagement related to health professions education and health sciences research.
Collaborates with the Health Extension Team and implements short- and long-range organizational goals, objectives, strategic plans, policies, and operating procedures; monitors and evaluates programmatic and operational effectiveness, and effects changes required for improvement.
Develops and implements plans and strategies for engagement and outreach services and programs and projects; documents outcomes to assess effectiveness and appropriateness of efforts within the community, and provides leadership in the planning, development, and management of new initiatives.
Participates in organizational development to effectively accomplish the organization's goals and objectives.
Oversees recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of Tribal HERO/HERO administrative staff.
Works in collaboration with Partner HEROs/community-based organizations within the region that are contracted with OCH to identify and address Social Drivers of Health needs.
Supports development of OCH proposals and budgets as needed. May also provide assistance to community partners with developing proposals and budgets.
Establishes and maintains relationships with Tribes, tribal organizations, healthcare providers in tribal health, and agencies to cultivate and strengthen partnerships to leverage resources, share best practices, and maximize impact in addressing tribal health needs and officials to facilitate and promote service development; represents program initiatives and organizes institutional resources to support these efforts.
Plans, develops, and implements strategies and improves resources to address Social Drivers of Health at a local level through program implementation and collaboration with Partner HEROs, Native American HEROs, Tribal community programs in the region; plans and directs major grant initiatives.
Provides support and consultation to government and legislative agencies in the formation and development of legislative initiatives and public policies in the area of expertise.
Participates in the development and implementation of HSC and UNM Health Systems policies and procedures; may serve on university planning and policy-making committees.
Represents the HSC and UNM Health System, as appropriate, to various institutional divisions as well as externally to media, funding agencies, individual provider groups, community organizations, and to the general public.
Oversees, coordinates, and integrates the operations, programs, and services provided by a wide variety of professional and technical staff.