Public Health Programs Director

Sagchip; Mount Pleasant (MI); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Insurance (M/D/V)

401K match

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe seeks a Public Health Director to oversee daily operations of Public Health and Fitness staff, programs, and services. You will develop and maintain health education and prevention programs to improve community health outcomes and ensure high-quality care.

Under the Executive Health Director, ensure HIPAA compliance, manage grants and contracts, supervise staff performance, and collaborate with local, state, and IHS agencies to deliver effective health services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Nursing, Health Administration or related field.
• Five years’ public health experience and three years’ supervisory experience.
• Experience with IHS and Indian Health Care systems.
• Ability to pass background check and communicate with health care team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support Public Health and Fitness Staff, Programs, and Services.
• Identify community needs and coordinate health services to meet health education and health promotion service standards and accreditation requirements using evidence-based research and best practice.
• Develop and maintain program objectives and program budgets in relationship to guidelines which meet tribal, IHS, and grant guidelines.
• Ensure compliance of Public Health Programs and Services policies and procedures.
• Complete weekly timesheets utilizing the Kronos system for Public Health and Fitness staff.
• Complete monthly program Non-Financial Metrics and Personal Activity Reports (PAR’s).
• Review, approve or deny requisitions, travel leave time of Public Health and Fitness staff.
• Conduct annual performance evaluations on direct supervised staff.
• Serve as an active member of the HIPAA Committee and to assure staff members comply with standards.
• Work in conjunction with medical team in utilizing GPRA/CRS Standards to ensure quality care for patients.
• Provide assistance with developing Community Emergency Action Guidelines and safety issues that impact the tribal community.
• Oversee grant projects, maintain existing and future contracts or service agreements within the organization.
• Collaborate with Grants and Contracts and the Legal Department for review and approval.
• Screen, interview, and hire employees within the Public Health Services and Fitness programs.
• Collaborate internally to assure the standards of care, quality assurance evaluation, and monitoring of Public Health Service programs are ongoing and meet accreditation requirements.
• Collaborate with local, state, and IHS health agencies in order to provide health services to the tribal community.
• Adhere to client confidentiality and comply with department policies and federal regulations under HIPAA.
• Provide excellent customer service for all internal and external customers of the operations at all times.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality and present a positive, professional demeanor and image at all times.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Analytical thinking

Office software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health/Health Administration or related field

Master’s Degree in Public Health/Healthcare Administration or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

EHR

Job description

Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe seeks a Public Health Director to oversee daily operations of Public Health and Fitness staff, programs, and services. You will develop and maintain health education and prevention programs to improve community health outcomes and ensure high-quality care.

Under the Executive Health Director, ensure HIPAA compliance, manage grants and contracts, supervise staff performance, and collaborate with local, state, and IHS agencies to deliver effective health services.