Health System Administrator

The Indian Health Service; City of Lockport (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service in Lockport, NY is seeking a senior leader to direct the total health care delivery system of the Lockport Service Unit, accountable for all health care activities. The incumbent will oversee strategic operations, fiscal stewardship, and adherence to federal standards.

He/She will direct clinical and administrative managers, collaborate with tribal leaders, and drive alignment with national standards while ensuring quality and compliance across all services.

Qualifications

• Submit transcripts or a list of courses including titles, credit hours and grades.
• Unofficial transcripts accepted; official transcripts required upon offer.
• If using foreign education, provide a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect health care and community services; ensures accreditation standards.
• Manages clinical and administrative subordinate managers and supervisors.
• Oversees service unit budgeting and fiscal policy compliance.
• Collaborates with the Clinical Director on administrative program activities.
• Maintains communication with tribal leaders served by the unit.
• Ensures delivery system adapts to national standards.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Healthcare administration

Communication

Job description

• Department: Department of Health and Human Services

This position is located at Nashville Indian Health Services-Lockport Service Unit Lockport NY. The incumbent directs the total health care delivery system of the service unit and is fully accountable for managing all health care activities. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Key Responsibilities

Provides direct health care, indirect health care, and community health services. Ensures compliance with Accreditation standards, communication, and quality assurance. Manages both clinical and administrative subordinate managers and supervisors. Responsible for Service Unit compliance with fiscal policies of the Indian Health Service (IHS).

Responsible and accountable for appropriate obligation of advanced funds and directing and managing the overall fiscal/budget activities of the Service Unit. Collaborates with the Clinical Director in the formulation, supervision and Integration of the administrative activities inherent in the professional programs. Responsible for establishing and maintaining effective communication with recognized leaders of tribes served with the Service Unit.

Ensures that Service Unit health care delivery system change as the National standards change.

Requirements & Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $125431 – $163062/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-10.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.