Center for Climate and Health Manager- DEHE Climate Initiatives

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) is seeking a Center for Climate and Health Manager for its DEHE Climate Initiatives in Oregon. This leadership role involves managing daily operations and strategic growth of the Center, contributing to community health and climate resilience. ANTHC offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance, retirement contributions, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
• $10,000.00 SIGN-ON BONUS***

The Division of Environmental Health and Engineering (DEHE) Climate Initiatives Department is seeking a motivated and organized leader to manage the Center for Climate and Health (CCH). This position supports daily operations and drives the strategic growth and direction of the Center for Climate and Health. Join a dynamic, mission-driven team making meaningful impacts on community health and climate resilience — from the local to national level.

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.

ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state.

Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.

ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:
• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
• Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances
• Discounted Pet Insurance
• Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
• 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.
• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment
• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
• Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
• On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
• On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
• License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
• Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility
• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.

Visit us online at www.anthc.org or contact Recruitment directly at HRRecruiting@anthc.org.

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

Summary

Under limited direction, manages the overall performance of the Center for Climate and Health and provides a clear vision and leadership to the DEHE staff engaged in the Local Environmental Observer (LEO) Network and One Health activities. The CCH Manager is responsible for contributing to the overall success of the ANTHC Climate Initiatives Program by developing and implementing technical assistance services, projects, and programs to support Alaska communities to prepare for and respond to the health impacts of climate change.

Responsibilities

The manager of the Center for Climate and Health has primary responsibility for the operation and direction of the Center for Climate and Health at ANTHC.

O versees the operations and development of the LEO Network, which includes providing leadership to staff across DEHE, ANTHC, and Alaska Pacific University. Provides clear vision and direction of staff across DEHE, ANTHC, and Alaska Pacific University that are involved in One Health activities.

P rovides leadership, direction, guidance, mentoring and direct supervision to assigned staff. Develops goals and priorities and assigns tasks and projects. Develops staff skills and training plans. Counsels, trains and coaches staff assigned to climate and health projects. Conducts performance evaluations and implements corrective actions for employees under direct supervision. Meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues. Effectively addresses personnel issues in order to promote a productive and healthy work environment.

R esponsible for program development, including developing priorities, initiatives, budgets, and implementation strategies, identifying and securing funding for the program and projects in collaboration with ANTHC’s Grants Planning and Development Department, and monitoring program and project performance.

L eads the development of project scopes and objectives. Develops detailed work plans, which include clear milestones and assignment of project task responsibilities and schedules. Publishes and maintains status reports, communication plans, and risk plans as consistent with ANTHC standards.

M aintains a strong network of organizational partnerships across Alaska and positions ANTHC as a leading climate and health organization in Alaska. Clearly communicates to internal and external stakeholders the specific projects and services the Center delivers and the benefits of those services.

C ollaborates with local, State, Federal, and Tribal program partners to develop an understanding of the issues associated with climate and health threats.

I dentifies barriers to climate and health adaptation and supports communication efforts to State, Federal, and Tribal decision-makers to address barriers.

L eads and contributes to reports, assessments, public comments, and communications for local, State, Federal, and Tribal policy- and decision-makers to achieve the equitable delivery of resources and services for rural Alaska communities facing climate and health threats.

S upports the preparation of peer-reviewed publications for the Center for Climate and Health. Serves as primary and/or co-author on publications.

E nsures scientific accuracy, timeliness and appropriateness of climate and health education materials.

L eads staff in serving as a resource for technical information and responding to requests to identify, advise and direct regional health organizations, IHS and other agencies on climate and health issues.

A ssures effective communications with executive management. Makes professional presentations to internal leadership and peers, external stakeholders, and public audiences on a regular basis.

Other Information

P erforms other duties as assigned or required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge of Alaska Native cultures and the Alaska Tribal Health System (ATHS).

Knowledge of the One Health field and climate and health topics most relevant to rural Alaska communities.

Knowledge of databases and monitoring networks related to climate and health issues.

Knowledge of grant application, grant management, and contract management.

Knowledge of effective management and leadership practices.

Knowledge of budget preparation and analysis techniques.

Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.

Knowledge and familiarity with Alaska’s key climate and health stakeholders including:

T ribes and municipal governments

R egional tribal health organizations

F unding agencies (CDC, EPA, etc.)

A cademic institutions (UAA, UAF, APU, etc.)

Skill in analyzing climate change and human health issues and preparing recommendations based on findings.

Skill in reading and evaluating technical information and scientific studies and communicating information to various stakeholders.

Skill in developing and implementing strategic plans, goals, and procedures for cost effective management of allocated resources.

Skill in effectively managing and leading staff, and delegating tasks and authority.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

B achelor’s degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, One Health, or related field from an accredited college program. Progressively responsible professional work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.

mInimum Experience Qualification

Non-supervisory: Ten (10) years of experience working in public health or a closely related field. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.

T O INCLUDE

Supervisory: Five years (5) of experience in a management position supervising professional and other employees in an integrated work team.

MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

N /A

PREFERRED EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

M aster’s degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, One Health, or related field from an accredited college program.

Preferred Experience Qualification

E xperience working in remote Alaska communities, with specific knowledge of climate and health issues in these areas.

E xperience in public speaking, educating stakeholders on climate change and health, and effective community outreach.

P roven ability to develop successful funding proposals.

D emonstrated knowledge of contract management including solicitation, contract monitoring, and closeouts.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

N /A

a Dditional Requirements

T he following demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

M ust be able to lift approximately 50 pounds.

T ravels frequently within Alaska in small, fixed wing aircraft; travels outside Alaska.

M ay be required to work outside the traditional work schedule.

M ay be called out to work off-shift in emergency situations.

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