Health - Health & Wellness Manager (Pay Negotiable Based on Experience)

The Health and Wellness Manager, under the direction of the Division Director, is responsible for managing Community Health grant projects through direct and indirect oversight, collaboration, and by providing open communication and leadership necessary to head the complex, integrated, community health grant programs.  The position is responsible for providing grant writing expertise in the application of new grant opportunities that improve the health and welfare of the tribal communities from a public health perspective. The position is responsible for maintaining standardized operations in grants management by following established policies and procedures, Federal and State grant writing guidance requirements, development of training and staffing, strategic planning, equipment and space needs assessments as well as to prepare and monitor the operating budgets and cost centers associated with various community health grant programs.  The position is responsible for programmatic and fiscal activities, as well as financial management of program budgets that include the fiscal oversight and implementation, coordinating and monitoring of multiple large Federal grants and working with the Grants Project Officers and Granters PGO’s (financial officers).

ESENTIAL FUNCTIONS : (includes, but is not limited to, the following)

Responds to Division Director and Tribal Board of Directors regarding services; community health grant projects, grant activities and services.

Writes, implements and manages multiple grants; plans and manages programs and projects for community population-based services that outreach tribal members with diabetes, disease management, case management, home visits and policy, system and environmental changes that promote the healthier choice as outlined in grant projects.

Implements and evaluates daily operations to promote efficient and effective care.

Represents Community Health on various task forces, committees, grant writing teams, project teams and at meetings.

Supervises and manages Community Health grant staff.

Prepares competitive grant applications, letters, documents, presentations and reports to articulate complex and detailed information.

Develops and provides content for the strategic long-term planning of community-based needs for public health, prevention activities, PI studies, staffing, and community environment, systems, and policy change.

Develops policy relative to accreditation and standards of care while ensuring compliance with applicable Federal and State regulatory requirements, grant restrictions, and Company policies.

Develops and implements and monitors contracts, subcontracts, and participates in contract negotiations.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES : (includes, but is not limited to, the following)

Provides leadership to promote exceptional customer service and outreach relative to the community-based grant activities.

Conducts data collection activities.

Develops grant reporting timeline and tracking system.

Trains team members to ensure compliance with applicable grant standards, rules and regulations relevant to the grant objectives and approved work plan.

Possess the writing expertise and experience of leading a grant writing team to successfully apply for competitive Federal grant opportunities that will benefit the Tribal communities and improve their health outcomes.

Prepares and gives formal PowerPoint presentations.

All other job-related duties as assigned.

CONTACTS :

Immediate peers, peers in other departments, immediate supervisor / Division Director, managers in other departments, executives, Board of Directors, customers, outside vendors / service providers and Federal and State grantors.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Position sedentary with primarily sitting / lifting of maximum of 10 pounds. Physical factors include constant use of hearing, near vision, typing; frequent walking, sitting, climbing, use of smell, midrange / far vision, depth perception, field of vision, travel, occasional standing, carrying / lifting / pushing / pulling, stooping, kneeling, reaching, manual handling and bending. Working conditions include frequent exposure to weather, wet / humidity, and noise and air quality. Potential hazards include constant computer use; occasional infectious exposure, client contact and equipment use.

REQUIREMENTS :

Education : Bachelor’s Degree in a Health-related field required.  Master’s degree in public health, Community Service, Health Administration or Business Administration required.

Experience : Minimum of 4 years progressive supervisory and management experience of multiple staff required. Minimum of 5 years of grant writing experience required.

Certification / License : Will be required to undergo and successfully pass a background check. Must maintain a good moral character standing. Will be required to complete and pass pre-employment drug testing.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Critical thinking skills required. Budget preparation and monitoring skills required. Ability to manage, monitor and evaluate multiple objectives and personnel inclusive of the grants. Knowledge of chronic diseases, standards of care and community public health initiatives is preferred.     Knowledge and experience of public health law, community based and prevention services is required. Must have knowledge of federal agencies including IHS, health care systems, grant resources and management, grants.gov and grant submission requirements. Knowledge of policy, environmental and systems changes in communities, and experience working with infrastructure changes preferred. Must have experience in project management and policy development for a health organization. Conflict resolution and negotiation skills preferred. Must have excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to effectively communicate in oral and written formats, prepare and give presentations in a formal setting.  Must have ability to handle multiple large projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. Must be able to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with supervisor personnel, coworkers and the general public.  Must be able to prepare clear, concise, thorough, meaningful, and grammatically correct written reports, letters, memoranda, policy and procedural drafts, and other written documents. Must have excellent organization skills, organizing work, prioritizing tasks and managing time. Must have working knowledge and be able to use word processing and spreadsheet and data base software. Native American preferred.