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JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Epidemiology Program Director will serve as a senior-level epidemiologist responsible for carrying out a broad and complex range of epidemiologic activities related to the surveillance, detection, and prevention of disease and injuries. The specific public health topics will depend on the objectives of the grant and the unique needs of each community we serve. Working independently and as an experienced team member under the direction of the Epidemiology Center Director, the Program Director will lead community-initiated and -driven projects through a community-based participatory research (CBPR) lens, provide expertise in research methods/instruments, and independently conduct analyses. Day trips and overnight travel throughout Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin is a part of the position and is important for building relationships with the communities we serve. The Program Director will lead the TECPHI Grant in our Minneapolis, Minnesota office. Principal Duties Responsibilities include managing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of assigned Program workplan and project activities. The Program Director will coordinate leadership activities with the Director of the Great Lakes Tribal Epidemiology Center (GLITEC). Working as a member of the program administrative team, this role will use advanced analytical, research, project management and relationship management skills to deliver on priority work plan activities including program assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Daily attendance is an essential function of this position. Frequent travel is required to meet the needs of the position. Responsibilities Manage the planning, implementation, and evaluation of assigned grant funded program workplan activities. Develop and maintain partnerships with governments, communities, and organizations throughout the Bemidji Area to ensure effective communication flow and dialogue between all partners. Contribute to ongoing strategic planning, budgeting, and program support to ensure the successful development and implementation of projects and programs. Gather, analyze, and prepare clinical and public health policy, systems, and environmental change recommendations. Develop and implement accurate reporting mechanisms that measure the efficacy of previous and current programs, strategies and initiatives and inform ongoing improvements. Conduct or oversee environmental scans, trends data analyses, data management and quantitative and qualitative research. Support communications through conference calls, meetings, written briefs, publications, events, newsletters, and website features. Work with program staff to plan program events, meetings, trainings, conferences, conference calls and webinars. Assist participating tribes in strategic planning, assessment implementation and evaluation of activities and strategies. Engage Tribal leaders in promoting culturally adapted evidence-based practices to address chronic and acute conditions and to promote good health and wellness. Actively participate in task teams, working groups, and other joint policy and program initiatives. Oversee contracting with Tribal sub-awardees and others as needed to perform program activities. Prepare, review and forward reports according to CDC requirements. Assist and lead the program Epidemiologist and Evaluator in workplan activities. Work with GLITC Director to provide overall program advisement. Additional Responsibilities Maintain a working knowledge of all grants and programs of the department. Engage in networking activities to remain current in the availability of epidemiological and other heath data resources available to AI/AN within the service area. Assure all services are delivered in a culturally sensitive manner. Participate on committees outside and within the organization. Attend all training sessions and meetings as scheduled. Attending conferen es and training to stay cur ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Additionally, the applicant should have two to five years\' project management experience, and two to five years\' people management experience and training. Preferred: Understanding of the traditional American Indian health issues. Experience working with Native American Tribal Governments, Tribal organization and/or not-for-profit agency in epidemiology. Ability to work independently and as a program team member. Individual must possess: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; professional demeanor and appearance; problem solving skills; ability to manage time effectively; self-motivation skills; work effectively under pressure; ability to build positive work relationships with internal and external customers; ability to interact professionally with a wide variety of people; speak in front of groups. Individuals must be able to address a wide range of intellectual and practical problems, apply statistical calculations to findings, and can compose complex business correspondence (reports, health profiles.) Requires a high level of confidentiality. Must possess a valid driver\'s license and/or reliable transportation with adequate insurance and ability to travel. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://glitc.bamboohr.com/careers/209 Other: To Apply: Please apply see the employment page of our website at www.glitc.org for more information. Disabled applicants may request a needed accommodation from the representative of the Human Resource Department, PO Box 9 Lac Du Flambeau, WI 54538, or phone (715) 588-1069 or (800) 472-7207. This job is with a Native American tribal business or is located on tribally owned lands. Laws governing employment may differ from the State of Wisconsin\'s. You may wish to discuss this with the employer before accepting the position.