Health Technician (HPDP)

Indian Health Service; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 51,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service in Gallup, NM seeks to enhance the Comprehensive School Health Program through collaborative planning, development, and evaluation. This role supports health promotion activities across public and BIA schools and aligns with IHS goals for community health improvement.

The position focuses on coordinating school health initiatives, securing funding, and creating culturally relevant educational materials to advance SDPI, MSPI, DVPI programs in local communities.

Qualifications

• Official transcripts are required from all selectees prior to an official offer.
• Accredited schools recognized by the U.S. Department of Education accepted.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing and implementing comprehensive school health programs for public and BIA schools.
• Assist in developing grant proposals to IHS, tribal and commercial resources.
• Coordinate with local committees on family-based health promotion activities and events.
• Assist in designing and implementing program evaluation and promoting participant safety.
• Develop culturally relevant educational materials about health programs (SDPI, MSPI, DVPI) for GSU communities.

Job description

• Department: Department of Health and Human Services

The purpose of this position is to assist the Health Promotion Disease Prevention and Division of Community Health in developing, implementing, and evaluating the effectiveness and appropriateness of the Comprehensive School Health Program (CSHP) and health promotion disease prevention activities. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Key Responsibilities

Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Health Technician Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) Assist in working with school health teams to plan, develop and implement comprehensive school health programs that meet the needs of public and BIA schools. Assist schools in all systems of financial support development, i.e., grant proposal to IHS, tribal and commercial resources.

Assists with coordination of local committees established in family-based health promotion activities and events throughout the year. Assist in designing and implementing school health program evaluation and promote the safety of participants. Assists coordinator with developing culturally relevant educational materials to inform GSU communities about GSU Health Promotion Department Programs: SDPI, MSPI, DVPI.

Requirements & Education

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 $51007 - $66311/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-19.

Who is eligible to apply?

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