Tribal Public Health Communications & Data Sp

Standing-Rock-Sioux-Tribe; Fort Yates (ND); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe seeks a Tribal Public Health Communications & Data Specialist in Fort Yates, ND. You will collect and analyze tribal health data, develop communication strategies, and support public health reporting to leadership and community stakeholders.

You will coordinate print and digital communications, prepare monthly and grant reports, and collaborate with tribal and federal partners to share timely health information during emergencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
• Experience in data collection, health data analysis, and stakeholder engagement is expected.

Responsibilities

• Collect, maintain, retrieve, analyze, and interpret Tribal public health data from multiple sources to identify health trends.
• Serve as the primary public health data liaison and support monthly and grant reporting.
• Monitor health trends at national, state, and local levels and inform tribal leadership.
• Develop and implement strategic communication initiatives to convey health risks, trends, and resources.
• Create culturally appropriate campaigns and educational materials for Tribal communities.
• Coordinate print and digital communications, including publications, dashboards, and websites.
• Collaborate with Tribal governments, IHS, and partners to coordinate health communications during emergencies.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Communications, Marketing, Data Science, or related field

Job description

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Tribal Public Health Communications & Data Sp

FULL TIME EMPLOYEE Fort Yates, ND, US 1 Attachments

Salary Range: $22.81 To $28.51 Hourly

SCOPE OF WORK: The Tribal Public Health Communication & Data Specialist is a key role within the Tribal Health Department, responsible for developing and executing communication strategies while managing critical health data. This position integrates expertise in public health messaging, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement to support the department's goals of educating and informing the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe (SRST) community and leadership.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collect, maintain, retrieve, analyze, and interpret Tribal public health and vital health data from Tribal, state, federal, and other reliable sources to identify health trends and support data-driven decision-making.


• Serve as the primary public health data liaison and provide administrative and programmatic support to the SRST Tribal Health Department, Tribal Public Health Authority, Great Plains Epidemiology Center, IHS, and other partners, including preparation of monthly and grant reports.


• Monitor public health trends and emerging health issues at the national, state, reservation, and local levels, ensuring Tribal stakeholders have timely and relevant information.


• Develop and implement strategic communication and messaging initiatives that support public health objectives and effectively communicate health risks, trends, services, and resources to Tribal Leadership and community members.


• Develop culturally appropriate health campaigns, educational materials, presentations, and innovative outreach approaches that are accessible, engaging, and responsive to the needs of Tribal communities.


• Coordinate the development of print and digital communications, including publications, websites, mobile applications, presentations, dashboards, and other communication platforms used to share public health information.


• Collaborate with Tribal governments, IHS, state and federal health agencies, and other partners to align health strategies and coordinate timely, accurate public health communications during emergencies such as pandemics, natural disasters, and other public

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Communications, Marketing, Data Science, or related field preferred.


• Valid driver's license and meet insurability requirements.

SHIFT: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 4:30 PM

TESTING AND BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:

Subject to pre-employment, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Tribal, State, and Federal background investigation and MVR screening required.

HIRING PREFERENCES:

Qualified applicants who are enrolled members of a federally recognized Tribe will receive Native American preference.

Qualified applicants will receive Veteran's Preference with submission of proof of honorable military service (e.g., DD-214).

Attachments (1)

Tribal Public Health Comm Data Spec 10.19.2026.pdf