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POSITION TITLE: Clinic Director

DEPARTMENT: Health Clinic

SUPERVISOR: Deputy Administrator of Program Operations

WAGE: Level 26-0 $27.60, Level 27-0 $28.98, Level 28-0 $30.42 F/T 40 HR/WK

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

POSITION SUMMARY: The position is responsible for the overall administration, planning, development, implementation, control and evaluation of tribal health clinic and care programs.

DUTIES:

• Directs and administers the mature 638 Combined Health Services Compact.
• Maintains and promotes an efficient and effective management of programs including health administration, health planning, health education, drug/alcohol abuse, in-home services, environmental health, ambulatory care, pharmacy, and laboratory, preventive health care and patient registration.
• Supervises the Business Office Supervisor, Medical and Professional staff including health related grant funded program staff.
• Provides oversight of the Elder Meals Title VI program.
• Prepares and forecasts budget proposals and justifications.
• Maintains fiscal operations and promotes cost control measures in the operation and maintenance of all programs, facilities and grounds.
• Coordinates health program plans and operations with other tribal staff.
• Develops and maintains a positive working relationship with all tribal staff.
• Assesses community health needs in order to develop a comprehensive health care system.
• Evaluates potential funding opportunities, researches and completes grant applications and follow-up for final decision.
• Maintains necessary amendments to awarded grants.
• Ensures narrative and fiscal reports are filed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Participates on various boards and committees providing professional input and background in the development of broad coalitions and/or improvements and coordinating of services to Indian communities.
• Represents the health care facility and Tribe by promoting programs, contributing to the community programs and groups and informing and responding to inquiries or the news media.
• Networks with and participates in meetings with State, Federal and Local officials, including other Tribal Organizations and tribal members.
• Initiates, coordinates and enforces compliance of program, operation, personnel policies and procedures.
• Maintains buildings and equipment by planning and controlling space allocations, building additions, and major equipment acquisitions.
• Reports to Tribal Council as requested to inform of health programs and clinic operations, review expenditures and fiscal integrity.
• Advises the council of long and short range planning, health care priorities of the community and proposals for improvements of the Tribal health care systems or its components.
• Knowledge and understanding of the IHS Clinic Compact negotiations.
• Manages the annual compact budgets and other contracts and grants.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or a Health Management related field is required and a minimum of four years of progressive responsibilities in program management; is strongly preferred.

Knowledge of:

• program administration and practices.
• community health care needs and relevant federal regulations like the Indian Health Service, CMS, and other agencies.
• Indian Health Care Improvement Act, the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act, HIPAA, Affordable Care Act, etc.
• modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• business English, proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and basic arithmetic.
• records management and accounting procedures.

Ability to:

• communicate and work effectively with the tribal community.
• successfully complete the grant application process to secure funding opportunities relevant to improve community health services.
• ability to generate and maintain budgets
• ability to successfully navigate and negotiate with Indian Health Services.
• express ideas effectively both orally and written.
• establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers at all levels.
• represent the Agency in a professional manner, building respect and confidence.
• maintain confidentiality, multi-task, meet deadlines, carry out instructions and work independently.

Have a CPR Certificate

Pass pre-employment drug screen and complete background investigation.

Possess a valid Nevada driver’s license.

Able to lift 40lbs or more.

Pay: $27.60 - $30.42 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Management: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person