ABOUT ANTHC: The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.

ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state.

Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.

ANTHC’s AMAZING BENEFITS: ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
• Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances
• Discounted Pet Insurance
• Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
• 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.
• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment
• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
• Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
• On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
• On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
• License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
• Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a saltwater pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility
• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

Position Summary:

Under general direction, this position oversees the development and implementation of prevention and wellness programs in Division of Community Health Services (DCHS) and ensures that all programs are in alignment with the mission and vision of the company.

Position Responsibilities:
Supervises programs related wellness and prevention (including Health Promotion & Disease Prevention and Injury Prevention. Develops and strengthens wellness and prevention programs within Division of Community Health Services through the development of partnerships, collaborations and the pursuit of external and internal resources. Initiates and oversees program development that allows successful attainment of the ANTHC’s Strategic Objective “Reduce rates of preventable disease and injury”.

Works closely with other wellness and prevention efforts in Division of Community Health Services and other ANTHC divisions. In particular, collaborates with wellness/prevention components of other program such as, immunizations, HIV/AIDS prevention, and the Diabetes Program. Coordinates with other Alaska Tribal Health System (ATHS) and Community Health Services programs to ensure alignment and integration. Communicates and coordinates prevention efforts at the state and federal levels.

Collaborates with Indian Health Service with regard to ANTHC Health Promotion/Disease Prevention activities. Provides consultation and technical assistance on request from Alaska Tribal Health Services (ATHS) and ANTHC programs as time and resources permit.

Manages and schedules assigned staff. Develops goals and priorities, and assigns tasks and projects. Develops staff skills and training plans. Counsels, trains and coaches assigned staff. Implements corrective actions and conducts performance evaluations. Provides leadership, direction and guidance in prevention and wellness staff.

Tracks relevant health status and workload indicators to assess and ensure efficacy of program efforts in consultation with the Division of Community Health Services Senior Director. Prepares regular progress reports for the ANTHC Board, and other members of the ATHS specific to preventable diseases and unintentional injury data and trends.

Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS 

• Knowledge of public health education principles and practice, programs, resources, and agencies.
• Knowledge of principles of epidemiology and public health.
• Knowledge of concepts, principles, methods and techniques of community-based health promotion and disease prevention and injury prevention.
• Knowledge of program management methods and processes.
• Knowledge of program coordination, tracking, and evaluation techniques.
• Knowledge of Community Health Services programs and functions in the Alaska Tribal Health System (ATHS). 
• Skill in ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with other ANTHC divisions and programs. 
• Skill in effectively managing and leading staff, and delegating tasks and authority.
• Skill in developing and sustaining working partnerships with various organizations both within the ATHS and non-Tribal.
• Skill in effective written and oral communications, coordination and development of proposals for funding to various federal, state, and private foundations for program development/enhancement.
• Skill in analyzing community health, wellness and prevention issues and preparing recommendations based on findings.
• Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

Master’s degree in public health, Health Education, or similar discipline related to this field. Progressively responsible professional/exempt work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

Non-supervisory – Five (5) years of program management experience. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.

AND

Supervisory – Five (5) years supervisory experience in a programmatic and clinical environment. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.

MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

Current CHES Certification