TO Public Health Manager

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

Days and Shifts: 1st Shift, Monday-Friday 8a-5p

Wage: $37.25

Eligible Employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness as a non-profit

SCIT recognizes that work-life balance is essential in day to day operations. Our Flexible Schedule and Telework options for employees make it possible to balance the needs of your family while still being on track at work. Flexible Schedule and Telework options are based on the departments need. The Tribe is a community based organization and we understand your family life is important, it’s important to us too.

Here are some of the benefits our team members get working for the Tribe: 16 Paid Holidays off include: New Year’s Day, M.L. King Jr. Day, President's Day, Easter Monday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, SCIT National Holiday, Labor Day, Michigan Indian Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. We never miss those special moments with our children, family & friends due to working.

Our paid time off accruals for annual and sick leave are as followed: 0-3 years of service = 2 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked; 3-9 years of service = 3 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked; 10 years or more of service = 4 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked. Plus you get 16 hours of personal time per calendar year (prorated based on your start date, resets every Jan.1). We also have Bereavement, Longevity, Fitness, and maternity/paternity leave.

Full Time employees get Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance. Flex Spending accounts, Teladoc, life insurance, accidental death, Long Term Disability, Aflac, and 401K which SCIT matches up to 4%.

Prescription plan with free fills on most generic brands when using our Cardinal Pharmacy.

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of Executive Health Director, oversee the daily operations and management of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe Public Health and Fitness Staff, Programs, and Services. Develop and maintain Public Health education and prevention programs which reduce morbidity and mortality rates of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Community and Employees. Ensure that all patients receive a high quality of health care and job satisfaction for employees. All Public Health staff must adhere to mandated reporting laws.

Essential Duties and 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 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Committee and to assure staff members comply with standards.
• Work in conjunction with medical team in utilizing Government Performance and Results Act (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 the Privacy rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Provide excellent customer service for all internal and external customers of the operations at all times. Provide solutions for customer concerns and continually focus on customer service as our top priority.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality and present a positive, professional demeanor and image at all times.
• The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.

Contacts/Purpose of Contacts:

• Direct contact with Executive Health Director, Tribal Health Board and Tribal Council to assure maintenance of quality of care.
• Direct contact with patients, families, community members, staff, Nimkee Program Directors and Tribal Operation Directors.
• Contact with outside agencies to maintain day to day routine for Public Health Services.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Nursing, Health Administration or related field.
• Five years’ public health experience. Three years’ supervisory experience.
• Experience with IHS and Indian Health Care systems.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with clients and all members of the health care team and have good computer skills.
• Must be able to pass background check to meet the employment eligibility requirements as they pertain to the position.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration or related field.

License, Certification, or Special Requirements:

• Ability to obtain HIPAA Certification, Blood Borne Pathogens Certification, and Safety Training within thirty days of hire.
• Native American preference shall apply to all positions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Knowledge of public health services practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of compliance program and risk management.
• Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.
• Knowledge of financial/business analysis techniques, budget preparation and budget management.
• Knowledge of CMS requirements and accreditation
• Knowledge of health care delivery systems to effectively utilize available resources to provide care; the ability to analyze effectiveness of health care delivery.
• Skill in treating patients with tact, courtesy, and respect.
• Skill in operating business computers and office machines, including in a Windows environment, specifically Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and EHR.
• Skill in developing, implementing, and enforcing safety programs and protocols.
• Advanced analytical, evaluative, and objective critical thinking skills.
• Skill in providing leadership to, supervising, training, and evaluating assigned staff.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
• Ability to delegate authority, evaluate and control program resources and to recognize and adapt to changing situations and priorities.
• Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures and quality control standards.
• Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent use of hands, wrists, fingers associated with computer equipment.
• Required to sit for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Normal visual acuity, ability to talk and hear.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Normal office environment.
• Employee may be exposed to unpleasant odors, radiation, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous material and infectious disease.
• Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.
• May be required to work other shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and during emergency situations.

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