Tribal Health Liaison

Healthy & Safe Communities -Bismarck/Mandan, Williston, Minot or Forth Berthold- Tribal Health LiaisonThe primary purpose of this position is to work within the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services Community Engagement Unit as the Tribal Health Liaison for the Mandan Hidatsa Arikara Nation in North Dakota. The position will conduct disease investigations and interventions for reportable conditions and provide education and awareness for infectious and chronic diseases as needed and/or requested by partners from the Mandan Hidatsa Arikara Nation and Tribal partners in western North Dakota. To be successful in this position, you will need to: * Travel to Fort Berthold Reservation, meeting with relevant partners at least 2 days/week. * Serve as a liaison from the ND HHS to the Tribe and Tribal partners, to establish and strengthen relationships and achieve job outcomes.* Act as a liaison between ND HHS and Tribal partners on health needs and concerns. * Work with the Tribal partners to determine Tribal education needs.* Assist in the efforts specific to Tribes in the ND HHS Community Engagement Strategic Plans.* Assist in conducting disease investigations and interventions for reportable conditions in Tribal areas as needed.* Provide education and awareness on health-related topics as needed by ND HHS and as requested by Tribal partners, including but not limited to chronic and infectious disease and vaccination. Develop messaging and education in collaboration with Tribal partners.To thrive in this position, you will need to have excellent written and oral communication skills along with outstanding interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to lead through conflict. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs is required.To be considered for this position, you are required to have a bachelor's degree in community health, public health, biology, nursing, epidemiology or a related field and two years of professional related work experience; OR a combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. Individuals must have a valid driver's license or the ability to travel from one location to another within the state on their own, and must be within two hours of the Mandan Hidatsa Arikara Nation.Preference will be given to qualified applicants enrolled in one of North Dakota's five federally recognized Tribes. Preference will also be given to qualified applicants with experience in:* Working with American Indian populations and settings in a manner that builds trust and supports increased collaboration and partnerships.* Familiarity and experience with American Indians and an understanding of culturally and linguistically appropriate services.* Knowledge of the principles and practices of management, including planning, organizing, directing, motivating and decision making.* Experience working in health settings. Knowledge of infectious and chronic diseases.Location: Due to the nature of this role, we will only consider candidates who live within two hours of the Mandan Hidatsa Arikara Nation or those with tentative plans to relocate to the area. This position may work from a home office as well as travel from one location to another within the state. About HHS: ND HHS strives to make North Dakota the healthiest state in the nation by reinforcing the foundations of well-being: physical, economic, and behavioral. Those services are to be delivered as close to home as possible with a focus on dignity and respect. The keys to delivery of those services are the 2800 committed, compassionate ND HHS team members and more than $6 billion in funding from nearly 200 different federal, state and special sources. To Apply: Submit your resume and cover letter at https://www.omb.nd.gov/team-nd-careers/career-openings.

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Application Procedures

Your resume should include information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. If the Department's Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications credit will not be given. All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 pm.Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.This employer participates in E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/careers/e-verifyA copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview.For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Alicia Belay at abelay@nd.gov or at 701.238.3860.Employing Unit: ND HHS - Healthy & Safe CommunitiesTTY Number: ND Relay Service 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice)If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701)328-3290.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.