Seattle Indian Health Board

A Multi-ServiceCommunityHealthCenter for

Medical, Dental, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Community Education

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Project Coordinator (UIHI)

Urban Indian Health Institute

Salary: DOE, w/competitive benefits package

Closes: Open Until Filled

Who may apply: All qualified candidates

Where to apply:

  • Apply in person at 606 12th Avenue S, PearlWarrenBuilding, Seattle, WA98144
  • Apply by mail P.O. Box 3364, Seattle, WA98114
  • Or contact 206-324-9360 ext. 1123.

Required forms and materials: A completed Seattle Indian Health Board application and affirmative action data record, resume, and cover letter. Contact 206-324-9360 ext. 1123 for an application. Incomplete or late application materials may not be processed.

Work Location:1225 S Weller Street, Seattle, WA98144.

Job Summary: This position is responsible for program evaluation, liaison activities, and coordination of work, which may involve staff supervision and lead responsibility for special projects. The employee occupying positions of this class is responsible for researching recommending projects to be included in the operating plans for the Institute. Additionally, the employee is responsible for performing varied and responsible administrative and liaison activities to implement new programs and/or assure successful operation of on-going departmental progress. Responsibilities include analysis, research, planning, policy development, systems development, technology implementation and program development and/or coordination. Incumbents are expected to participate in the design of possible solutions to problems and to provide assistance and guidance to lower level professional, clerical personnel and students.

Primary Job Duties Include:

  • Manage and write complex contracts or grants independently.
  • Serves as professional consultant to various organizations and committees.
  • Recruit and train students.
  • Development of policy guidelines for the implementation of special projects.
  • Plans or participates in public relations activities in support of the program.
  • Development of policy and policy decisions, program work plans, goals, and objectives.
  • Provide technical analysis for complex grants or projects.
  • Develops work scopes and schedules for special projects.
  • Develop project methodology and determine research design.
  • Write complex analytical or program evaluation reports.
  • Develop budget for a unit, section or project. Propose budget revisions.
  • Make staff hiring recommendations.
  • Coordinate work done by team. Resolve team or unit disputes. Provide leadership to project team. Coordinate review/comment processes related to project or program.
  • May assign work to other staff; provide performance evaluation information for other staff; serve as mentors to other staff and students.
  • Familiarity with health and social issues facing American Indians/Alaska Natives and a desire to promote the delivery of appropriate health services to this population.

Required Qualifications:

Education - Masters in Public Health degree or a closely related field, with demonstrated experience in health research, investigation and analysis.

Experience - Two years of experience in coordinating health research work, including supervisory experience and grant writing history. Three years increasingly responsible work experience performing administrative, analytical, and/or coordinative work. OR Any equivalent combination of comparable education and experience.

Knowledge of:

  • Research methods and techniques.
  • Basic statistical theory and techniques.
  • Principles and techniques of public administration.
  • Political and governmental processes, and organizational and management practices.
  • Organizational theories and techniques.
  • Principles and practices of public administration.
  • Social issues related to program area.
  • Processes involved in analysis, planning, implementing, and evaluating programs and/or services.
  • Supervisory methods and techniques.
  • Facilitation and negotiation skills; knowledge of negotiation principles.
  • Written and oral communications and presentation skills.
  • Coordinating work of multi-disciplinary staff.

Ability to:

  • Identify and analyze issues and propose feasible, innovative solutions.
  • Exercise initiative and judgment to accomplish assigned tasks.
  • Prepare complex documents and reports.
  • Learn statute, ordinances, contracts, policies, and procedures covering responsibility area.
  • Effectively present/advocate program issues to a variety of audiences.
  • Organize and monitor the work of subordinates.
  • Proficiently use software programs such as: Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, Adobe, PageMaker, and statistical analysis software.
  • Plan research and to gather, analyze and interpret data.
  • Prepare charts, graphs, maps, statistical tables and other visual aids.
  • Maintain accurate written records and to prepare clear, concise written reports.
  • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, superiors, public officials, representatives of other agencies and organizations, and with the general public.
  • Work independently, to work under pressure and to meet short deadlines

Necessary Special Requirements: The selected candidate must pass a thorough background investigation.

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