Regional Director, Native Communities - Overdose Prevention

International Executive Service Corps; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vital Strategies is seeking a Regional Deputy Director, Native Communities, Overdose Prevention Program, to lead strategy and implementation across tribal and government partners in the United States. The role focuses on advancing evidence-based overdose prevention, governance, and resource coordination within a regional portfolio.

You will oversee a multidisciplinary team, manage budgets, and collaborate with legal, policy, and knowledge management colleagues to deliver data-informed,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree as a requirement; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in harm reduction, overdose prevention, and public health policy.
• Ability to lead diverse teams and manage complex partnerships with tribal and government partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional strategy and program implementation for Native Communities within Overdose Prevention.
• Manage budgets, staff, and sub-grants; monitor progress with MERLA and performance metrics.
• Represent the program with tribal, national, state, and local partners; advise on policy and practice.

Skills

Racial equity

Public health

Harm reduction

Overdose prevention

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health/public policy/nursing/social work/healthcare administration or related field

Job description

Vital Strategies is seeking a Regional Deputy Director, Native Communities, Overdose Prevention Program, to lead strategy and implementation across tribal and government partners in the United States. The role focuses on advancing evidence-based overdose prevention, governance, and resource coordination within a regional portfolio.

You will oversee a multidisciplinary team, manage budgets, and collaborate with legal, policy, and knowledge management colleagues to deliver data-informed,