Executive Public Health Physician Leader

Indian Health Service; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service in the United States seeks an executive leader to oversee the Area Division of Public Health, directing planning, development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs. This role drives system improvements and ensures services meet AI/AN community needs.

The position requires physician licensure, leadership experience, and the ability to coordinate across Service Units and with tribal partners to improve health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Requires medical degree and physician licensure in the United States.
• Experience leading large health programs and collaborating with executives.
• Ability to supervise staff and coordinate with tribal partners.

Responsibilities

• Provides executive leadership and collaborates with the Area Director on strategic planning and policy development.
• Coordinates public health planning, policies, training, and activities across Service Units with Public Health Directors and Tribal partners.
• Leads planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of public health services to ensure quality and outcomes.
• Serves as a technical and clinical consultant to IHS programs and community groups on health issues affecting the Area population.
• Directly supervises Division staff and oversees field offices while providing diagnostic, therapeutic, ambulatory, and emergency medical care as a staff physician.

Skills

Executive leadership

Policy development

Public health planning

Clinical consulting

Staff supervision

Education

Doctor of Medicine/DO

Job description

Indian Health Service in the United States seeks an executive leader to oversee the Area Division of Public Health, directing planning, development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs. This role drives system improvements and ensures services meet AI/AN community needs.

The position requires physician licensure, leadership experience, and the ability to coordinate across Service Units and with tribal partners to improve health outcomes.