Chronic Disease Prevention Projects Director in Portland, Oregon at Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board

About the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB)

The Northwest Tribes have long recognized the need to exercise control over the design and development of health care delivery systems in their local communities. To this end, they formed the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (also referred to as NPAIHB or “the Board”) in 1972.

Guided by a vision of “Health and Wellness for the Seventh Generation,” NPAIHB is a 501(c)3 designated (non-profit) organization and Tribal organization, P.L. 93-638, under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA) serving the 43 federally recognized Tribes in the states of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington (Northwest Tribes). Tribes become voting members of the Board through resolutions passed by their governing body. Each member Tribe designates a delegate to serve on the NPAIHB Board of Directors.

Led by our Board of Directors, NPAIHB’s mission is to “eliminate health disparities and improve the quality of life of American Indians and Alaska Natives by supporting Northwest Tribes in their delivery of culturally appropriate, high-quality health programs and services.” We have a staff of over 120 professionals dedicated to advancing Tribal health for the 7th generation in the Pacific Northwest.

The NPAIHB’s Strategic Plan 2025-2030 can be found here.

Job Title: Chronic Disease Prevention Projects Director

Reports to: Clinical Support Services Division Director

Initial Salary Range: $91,000 – $114,000 annually

Benefits: Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance, Retirement Contributions, PTO, and Paid Holidays

Funded Through: September 29th, 2028

Classification: Salaried, Exempt

Status: Full-Time (1.0 FTE), Regular w/ Benefits

Location: Portland, OR

Position Summary

The Chronic Disease Prevention Projects Director (PD) leads, plans, and directs the goals and objectives for the Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) infrastructure grant, and supervises, guides, and trains project staff members to complete all aspects of the Northwest Tribal Elders Project (NTEP) planning, implementation, documentation and reporting (jointly referred to as the Chronic Disease Prevention projects). The PD is responsible for sustaining and expanding the projects’ scope of work by identifying additional funding opportunities, providing leadership in developing proposals, managing project budgets, writing mid-year and annual reports for all funding agencies, establishing project protocols for staff, disseminating project information to local and national groups and agencies, performing all administrative duties regarding project personnel, and assuring that the proposed goals and objectives of the BOLD program are fulfilled.

The PD is accountable for both the near-term and long-term outcomes as outlined in the project description. The PD meets on a regular basis with Finance and Grants staff regarding the budget and fiscal matters (such as the monthly finance report provided by Finance to the PD). The PD also attends regular NPAIHB Project Director meetings to discuss policy, budget, personnel, and Northwest Tribal priorities. The PD develops and implements a tribal strategic plan that outlines the goals and strategies of the Chronic Disease Prevention projects in collaboration with the Tribal Elder Advisory Committee and the Northwest Tribal Dementia Coalition. The PD develops and implements the community needs assessments to identify strengths and gaps in current programming available from tribal health and elder wellness programs, and identifies, adapts, and implements programs to support Dementia-related diseases.

The PD must have experience working with tribal communities, project management, and building partnerships with key stakeholders and tribal governments. The PD directs the Chronic Disease Prevention project teams of public health professionals who assist the PD with day-to-day administration to meet deliverables and implementation of the yearly work plans. The PD reports to the Clinical Support Services Division Director. This scope of work is housed within the Clinical Division. This position is based at NPAIHB’s offices in Portland, Oregon. Local travel and/or overnight travel outside of the area is required approximately 15% of the time.

Essential FunctionsBOLD & NTEP Program Excellence and Success

· Serves as the primary contact for NTEP/BOLD Network inquiries and communication (promotional material requests, training & presentation requests, etc.)

· Provides BOLD and NTEP program direction and support in alignment with NPAIHB Strategic Plan

· Directs the delivery of the Chronic Disease Prevention projects which improve the quality of life for tribal Elders and older adults living with dementia, mild cognitive impairment, and traumatic brain injuries for both the Clinical Division and for other NPAIHB programs (including the THRIVE, TOR, TCHPP, ECHO, Cancer, and Tobacco programs), as well as the CDC, IHS ETHICS II, IHS CHAP, and SAMSHA grants, along with future projects and services

· Participates in (and leads, where appropriate) all NPAIHB Chronic Disease Prevention projects related grant meetings and program discussions

· Leads the accomplishment of the BOLD and NTEP program goals in collaboration with NPAIHB staff, Tribal partners, and consultants, including:

o Reducing the risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD)

o Improving the integration of caregivers into processes and systems

o Increasing awareness and understanding of ADRD topics among both the general public and by furthering professional development of providers

· Plans, coordinates, and implements the dissemination of information about ADRD risk reduction, early diagnosis, management, and the role of caregiving by scheduling and coordinating trainings on ADRD primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention to tribal communities and tribal health care providers and healthcare systems.

· Facilitates and provides staff support to the Elders Committee meeting during the Quarterly NPAIHB Board of Directors Meeting (QBM)

· Coordinates, prepares and assists NW Tribal Elder program staff with planning meetings, trainings, conferences and workshops

· Conducts long-term and short-term research (including surveys, feasibility studies, and research studies) to guide Chronic Disease Prevention projects development, improvement of services, and expansion of Tribally based best practices for NW Tribes

· Updates BOLD and NTEP program priorities throughout the year, as directed by Northwest Tribes, the NPAIHB Elders Committee, and through the NPAIHB Strategic Planning process and/or annual federal and state policy priorities

· Works closely with supervisor and other NPAIHB leadership staff to support the identification of Northwest, federal, and state policy priorities related to Chronic Disease Prevention projects

· Prepare NTEP/BOLD training materials (including PowerPoint presentations, announcements, manuals, handouts, etc.) and present at tribal and urban site visits and at regional & national trainings

NPAIHB Project Director Functions

· Provides general support to during the QBM as advised

· Represents projects and NPAIHB at regional and national meetings and conferences

· Creates and implements capacity building and quality improvement strategies based on the needs and priorities of Northwest Tribes

· Oversees sustainability initiative for funding sources, including writing grants, finding funds, managing overall programmatic budgets every fiscal year, and modifying budgets as appropriate

Supervisory Responsibilities

· Supervises one (1) project staff member (the BOLD Project Coordinator), including assisting with hiring, preparing performance evaluations, reviewing work plans, and assigning and reviewing new projects

· Prepares and manages contracts and workload with outside consultants

· Evaluates and coaches the performance and expectations of all staff and contractors, including identifying and coordinating training and professional development needs

· Ensures that staff and contractors are following organizational policies, procedures, and directives, and requirements of NPAIHB partnering agencies and other relevant parties

· Completes staff performance evaluations within 30 days of employee’s anniversary date, and within 30 days of the completion of employee’s six-month probationary period (as applicable)

· Works in collaboration with Executive Director and Human Resources on staff disciplinary procedures as outlined in the Program Operations Manual

Administrative and Reporting Functions

· Manages the preparation and submission of all required project reports within the BOLD program

· Drafts and reviews project-related external contracts

· Engages staff in the collection of pertinent data to meet reporting requirements

· Administers budget expenditures through partnership with staff to ensure projects remain on budget and in compliance with the funding requirements of granting agencies

· Maintains well-organized filing systems for all the BOLD program related required documentation and supporting records (both electronic and hard copy) in compliance with both NPAIHB and funding agency requirements, including securely archiving files as appropriate

· Prepares activity reports for NPAIHB Delegates (for Quarterly and ad hoc Board Meetings), the clinical division director, eMar, and funding agencies

· Submits a Monthly Activity Report (MAR) to the Division Director of Clinical Support Servies at the end of each month, and any additional reports required to track project activities as needed

Other Duties

· Performs other duties as assigned by the Clinical Support Services Division Director and/or Executive Director or designee

Standards of Conduct

· Act in service to the Tribes and Tribal communities we serve

· Uphold the Mission, Values, and Vision of the NPAIHB

· Maintain the highest level of confidentiality with all NPAIHB information and documentation

· Consistently exhibit professional behavior and a high degree of personal and professional integrity and impartiality appropriate to the responsible and confidential nature of the position

· Exercise good judgment and initiative in performance of duties and responsibilities

· Demonstrate high emotional intelligence in the performance of all duties and responsibilities

· Orientation toward learning, innovation, service, and the building of second-line leadership

· Commitment to building an organizational culture which centers NPAIHB’s service to Tribes, promotes professional excellence, and builds an environment where employees grow and thrive

· Commitment to build an inclusive workplace across a range of identities and experiences, including (but not limited to) geography, age, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, class, language, disability, religion, spiritual practices, and immigration status

· Sees diversity as a strength, and equity as a baseline

· Work in a cooperative manner with all levels of management and with all NPAIHB staff

· Effectively plan, organize workload, and schedule time to meet workload demands

· Use reasonable judgment to consistently display professional work attire during normal business hours, and/or dress appropriately for the workday, space, or event in lieu of a formal dress code

· Be present, available, and responsive for meetings and calls during regular working hours

· Commit to sharing knowledge and building expertise by participating in all virtual spaces in our workplace with cameras on

· Show consideration by communicating effectively and building collective understanding

· Recognize relationships are the cornerstone of NPAIHB’s work by treating all NPAIHB delegates/ alternates, partners, staff, and American Indian/Alaska Native people with dignity and respect

· Participate willingly in NPAIHB activities

QualificationsEducation

Minimum education required*:

· Bachelors degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or related field

· *A minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience in program management, grant management, or tribal relations may serve as an acceptable substitute

Additional education preferred:

· Master’s degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration or related field

Experience

Minimum experience required:

· At least 5 years of professional experience working with Tribes, Tribal organizations, Tribal communities, or Tribal health clinics

· At least 5 years of professional experience working in public health, tribal health, or tribal relations

· Direct experience as a mentor, and orientation toward mentorship

· Preparing written reports

Additional experience preferred:

· Direct experience working with Northwest Tribes

· Experience in the planning, organization, implementation, and follow-up of public health-related coalitions

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Demonstrated knowledge, discretion, tact, judgment, and overall ability in working effectively with federal, Tribal, and other professionals, and facilitating participation and partnership in the activities of the BOLD Program within the Clinical Division of the NPAIHB

· Knowledge of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, Indian Health Care Improvement Act, and other relevant background that serves addressing health disparities in Tribal communities

· Proficiency with computer applications (specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office Suite programs)

· Strong technical writing skills, including good spelling and grammatical skills, and the ability to produce polished writing under a deadline

· Excellent research and analysis skills

· Excellent interpersonal skills

· Must be sensitive to cross-cultural differences, and able to work effectively within their context

· Ability to work with minimal supervision, exercise initiative, and make independent decisions and recommendations

· Ability to make professional oral presentations in settings at the national, regional, and community levels, as well as in Tribal settings

· Ability to complete tasks in a timely and accurate manner

· Ability to travel occasionally (approximately 15% of the time)

Probationary Period

External applicants must agree to serve a minimum six-month probationary period during which time their employment can be terminated at will. For the purpose of evaluating job performance, internal applicants must agree to serve a minimum six-month probationary period when job duties change significantly.

Work ConditionsPhysical Demands

This position:

· Frequently involves sedentary work (exerting up to 10 pounds of force and/or a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body)

· Occasionally involves light work (exerting up to 20 pounds of force and/or up to 10 pounds of force and/or a negligible amount of force to move objects)

Physical Requirements

This position:

· Consistently requires the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and expressing or exchanging ideas or important instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly

· Constantly requires working with fingers, rather than the whole hand or arm

· Constantly requires repetitive movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

· Often requires walking or moving about to accomplish tasks

· Occasionally requires standing and/or sitting for sustained periods of time

· Occasionally requires ascending or descending stairs or ramps using feet and legs and/or hands and arms

· Occasionally requires raising objects from a lower to a higher position, or moving objects horizontally

· Occasionally requires stooping, which entails the use of the lower extremities and back muscles

· Infrequently requires crouching

Typical Environmental Conditions

The worker is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes, and is occasionally subject to outside environmental conditions.

Travel Requirements

Local travel is occasionally required (approximately 15% of the time). Overnight travel outside of the area is infrequently required (approximately 10% of the time). Attendance at quarterly NPAIHB Board Meetings is required. These meetings are held both locally and hosted by our member tribes on a rotating basis, and typically take place during the third or fourth weeks of January, April, July, and October, and require a minimum stay of two/three overnights per meeting.

Disclaimer

The individual must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing a significant safety threat to self or others describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

Except as provided by Title 25, U.S.C. § 450e(b), which allows for Indian preference in hiring, the NPAIHB does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, politics, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, veteran or military status, genetic information, ancestry or any other characteristic protected by law.

Apply online at: https://ats.rippling.com/npaihb/jobs

SEND RESUME AND APPLICATION TO:

NPAIHB Human Resources Department

920 NW 17th Avenue

Portland, Oregon 97209

FAX: (503) 228-8182

Email: HR@npaihb.org

The pay range for this role is:91,000 - 114,000 USD per year(Portland, OR )