What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION position at Indian Health Services?
Location: Fort Defiance, AZ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Type: Tribal Salary Range: Salary Negotiable Open Period: 7/31/2025 until filled Summary: Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc. (FDIHB) is committed to delivering quality healthcare to northeastern Arizona. As we continue to bring inspiring providers to the diverse cultures of the American Southwest, where icons such as the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley characterize the high-desert plateaus, FDIHB's core value of work-life balance defines the rural healthcare systems of the future. We look forward to reviewing your qualifications at www.fdihb.org/careers!
This position coordinates the provision of services and the development and implementation of innovative programs through collaboration with Nutritive Services, Health Promotion/Disease Prevention, Coordinated School Health, Public Health Nursing, the Wellness Center, Clinical Diabetes and other departments. DISCLAIMER: SALARY IS DEPENDENT ON EXPERIENCE (DOE). Must pass an extensive background check as required by the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, as amended. For full consideration, completion of an online application and the upload of an updated Resume/CV are mandatory, click on hyperlink provided and give as much detail as practically required. Job Announcement Flyer: Director of Public Health Nutrition 06_2025.pdf [pdf - 4817.83 KB] Duties: Serve as supervisor with full responsibility for program development, administration, direction, budget, personnel, and staff education for the Public Health Nutrition Department. Provide community focused nutrition education. Conduct nutritional assessment of the community, developing nutritional objectives, consistent with cultural, social, and physiological requirements. Provide consultation and education to staff and community members in order to expand services and increase public awareness of chronic disease such as diabetes control and prevention, hypertension and obesity. Document in the Electronic Health Record on patients' nutritional requirements, patients' progress, education, follow-up, etc. and participates in routine record maintenance in compliance with the Privacy Act. Provide oversight and direction for on-going, systematic evaluation of service unit community-based nutrition services using established methods and nationally recognized standards. Coordinate and collaborate with a variety of organizations to improve the nutritional health of the population, such as chapters, schools, businesses and other community groups. Work with Navajo Nation programs providing community nutrition-related services in the Service Unit, such as the Special Diabetes Program, Community Health Representatives, and WIC. Act as technical consultant to local programs and community groups on nutrition-related issues. Provide consultation and technical assistance to professional staff to ensure optimal use of resources, standardization and validity of data, and use of evidenced base practices to improve the quality of nutrition education. Work closely with the Chief of Healthy Living and Outreach and Healthy Living and Outreach Supervisors to coordinate the planning, implementation and evaluation of wellness programs and other diabetes prevention programs. Assure that personnel requirements such as employee performance standards, orientation, and developmental plans for training are met. Coordinate with TMC departments so that comprehensive, effective nutrition services and programs are provided throughout the Fort Defiance service delivery area through active participation in various groups and committees. Provide oversight and direction for the activities of staff, including content of nutrition educational activities. Qualifications: EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of direct work experience in nutrition related field, one year supervisory experience. EDUCATION: Master of Science Degree in Nutrition. Must have certification as a Registered Dietician with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Please email current certificate of Indian blood (CIB), valid insurable driver's license, high school diploma and college degree or transcripts to Loren.Begay@fdihb.org. Work Type: Permanent, Full Announcement #: DIREC001938 Who May Apply? US Citizens Get Details & Apply: https://www.fdihb.org/careers Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Type: Tribal Salary Range: Salary Negotiable Open Period: 7/31/2025 until filled Summary: Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc. (FDIHB) is committed to delivering quality healthcare to northeastern Arizona. As we continue to bring inspiring providers to the diverse cultures of the American Southwest, where icons such as the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley characterize the high-desert plateaus, FDIHB's core value of work-life balance defines the rural healthcare systems of the future. We look forward to reviewing your qualifications at www.fdihb.org/careers!
This position coordinates the provision of services and the development and implementation of innovative programs through collaboration with Nutritive Services, Health Promotion/Disease Prevention, Coordinated School Health, Public Health Nursing, the Wellness Center, Clinical Diabetes and other departments. DISCLAIMER: SALARY IS DEPENDENT ON EXPERIENCE (DOE). Must pass an extensive background check as required by the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, as amended. For full consideration, completion of an online application and the upload of an updated Resume/CV are mandatory, click on hyperlink provided and give as much detail as practically required. Job Announcement Flyer: Director of Public Health Nutrition 06_2025.pdf [pdf - 4817.83 KB] Duties: Serve as supervisor with full responsibility for program development, administration, direction, budget, personnel, and staff education for the Public Health Nutrition Department. Provide community focused nutrition education. Conduct nutritional assessment of the community, developing nutritional objectives, consistent with cultural, social, and physiological requirements. Provide consultation and education to staff and community members in order to expand services and increase public awareness of chronic disease such as diabetes control and prevention, hypertension and obesity. Document in the Electronic Health Record on patients' nutritional requirements, patients' progress, education, follow-up, etc. and participates in routine record maintenance in compliance with the Privacy Act. Provide oversight and direction for on-going, systematic evaluation of service unit community-based nutrition services using established methods and nationally recognized standards. Coordinate and collaborate with a variety of organizations to improve the nutritional health of the population, such as chapters, schools, businesses and other community groups. Work with Navajo Nation programs providing community nutrition-related services in the Service Unit, such as the Special Diabetes Program, Community Health Representatives, and WIC. Act as technical consultant to local programs and community groups on nutrition-related issues. Provide consultation and technical assistance to professional staff to ensure optimal use of resources, standardization and validity of data, and use of evidenced base practices to improve the quality of nutrition education. Work closely with the Chief of Healthy Living and Outreach and Healthy Living and Outreach Supervisors to coordinate the planning, implementation and evaluation of wellness programs and other diabetes prevention programs. Assure that personnel requirements such as employee performance standards, orientation, and developmental plans for training are met. Coordinate with TMC departments so that comprehensive, effective nutrition services and programs are provided throughout the Fort Defiance service delivery area through active participation in various groups and committees. Provide oversight and direction for the activities of staff, including content of nutrition educational activities. Qualifications: EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of direct work experience in nutrition related field, one year supervisory experience. EDUCATION: Master of Science Degree in Nutrition. Must have certification as a Registered Dietician with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Please email current certificate of Indian blood (CIB), valid insurable driver's license, high school diploma and college degree or transcripts to Loren.Begay@fdihb.org. Work Type: Permanent, Full Announcement #: DIREC001938 Who May Apply? US Citizens Get Details & Apply: https://www.fdihb.org/careers Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
