This position will work in the Contamination Support Program, focusing on developing novel ideas and leading projects to solve contamination issues in Alaska.

Summary:

Under general direction, coordinates project planning and implementation. Works as a member of a multidisciplinary team and with other stakeholders and partners to successfully plan and execute a project for the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Community Health Services and ensures that all tasks are completed on schedule.

Responsibilities:

Oversees the day-to-day management of all activities related to a public health promotion project including project planning, development and implementation. Coordinates the project team and external stakeholder, partner agencies and project advisory groups throughout the duration of the project and adheres to the project schedule to ensure timely completion of all project activities and logistics.

Recognizes behavioral health issues and provides general information to project participants and the community that incorporates that recognition, and if necessary, advocate for participant’s needs and rights. Along the primary job responsibilities, interfaces with other health service providers and staff to provide coordinated planning and services for project participants. Demonstrates an understanding of the professional boundaries and models appropriate professional behavior within the community.

Tracks the day-to-day activities required to ensure project tasks are completed on time, successfully, and in a manner consistent with project goals, departmental policies, and/or the funding agency’s terms and conditions, if applicable.

Coordinates assigned staff in all aspects of the planning, design and implementation of a large scale public health promotion project. Manages communication channels between all project partners as well as any advisory groups and committees. Serves as the primary contact for internal and external project leads on the assigned project.

Establishes and maintains effective working relations with stakeholders, partners and advisory groups and committees, if applicable, to facilitate the implementation of all project goals.

Works closely with the project manager in the implementation of project scope and objectives as well as in developing project budgets and tracks invoicing as appropriate. Assists in the development of detailed work plans, which include clear milestones and assignment of project task responsibilities and schedules, as well as the collection, analysis and reporting of project data and reports findings and outcomes as requested. Conducts project meetings and is responsible for project tracking analysis.

Communicates all of the requirements and commitments (both verbally and in writing) to the project manager, external partners and other ANTHC staff.

Performs other duties as assigned.