Strategic Director, Community Health & Outreach

Northern Valley Indian Health; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Long term disability

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Retirement plan participation

Job summary

Northern Valley Indian Health in Chico, CA seeks a Community Health & Outreach Director to lead community health initiatives, coordinate partnerships, and develop resources for health improvement in Native American communities.

This role oversees programs, ensures culturally sensitive services, and manages budgets while collaborating with executive leadership. Ideal candidate has RN license, public health background, and proven leadership in grant-funded projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, health admin, public health or related field.
• Five years in public health or health admin with at least three years in leadership.
• Valid California Registered Nursing License; PHN certificate preferred.
• Ability to engage in community outreach and coalition building.
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication; grant writing experience.
• Strategic thinking and initiative with ability to drive program funding.
• Willingness to travel between sites with a CA driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct and evaluate the CH/ Outreach Department.
• Provide oversight for community health programs and outreach events.
• Coordinate community health planning with stakeholders and partners.
• Prepare and monitor department budgets with senior leadership.
• Lead quality improvement projects and GPRA/HEDIS/QIP activities.
• Develop culturally sensitive health programs for Native communities.
• Support grant applications and funding proposals.
• Update staff job descriptions and trainings for growth.
• Promote teamwork and represent the agency with partners.
• Travel between sites as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Grant writing

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Community outreach

Team supervision

Travel ready

Education

Bachelor's degree

California RN License

PHN certificate

Job description

Northern Valley Indian Health in Chico, CA seeks a Community Health & Outreach Director to lead community health initiatives, coordinate partnerships, and develop resources for health improvement in Native American communities.

This role oversees programs, ensures culturally sensitive services, and manages budgets while collaborating with executive leadership. Ideal candidate has RN license, public health background, and proven leadership in grant-funded projects.