Job Announcement - Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board

ALBUQUERQUE AREA INDIAN HEALTH BOARD, INC.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Commercial Tobacco Prevention Coordinator

REPORTS TO: AASTEC GHWIC Program Director

FLSA STATUS: Exempt (Full-Time)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the supervision of the AASTEC Good Health and Wellness in Indian Country Director the program coordinator is responsible for day to day implementation of objectives/activities aligned with the 4-year Commercial Tobacco Prevention and Control Program scope of work. This project is a component of the AASTEC Good Health and Wellness in Indian Country Program which aims to promote effective and culturally adapted policies, systems, and environmental improvements towards the prevention of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and associated risk factors, such as commercial tobacco use, physical inactivity, and unhealthy diet among American Indian Tribes. The performance of duties will be in compliance with guidelines established by the funding agency.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, administers and coordinates the objectives of the AASTEC Commercial Tobacco Prevention/Control Program.
• Attends relevant trainings to strengthen capacity in commercial tobacco prevention/control best practices.
• Provides technical assistance for the 27 Albuquerque Area Tribes on best practices in commercial tobacco prevention/control.
• Leads the development and dissemination of culturally appropriate small media products (print and digital) to strengthen public awareness of the burden of commercial tobacco.
• Conducts routine communication and meetings with tribal and external partners, including the coordination of multi-sector tribal commercial tobacco coalition meetings and correspondence.
• Coordinates/co-facilitates project trainings and webinars, including participant recruitment.
• Conducts program evaluation activities.
• Monitors the progress of the grant and reports on accomplishments, present actions, and decisions to tribal stakeholders, advisory councils, and external partners.
• Prepares documentation necessary to report to the funding agency on the progress of the project.
• Travels periodically to communities and other functions to provide consultation as needed.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with all project partners.
• Performs related tasks as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to co-facilitate trainings for tribal stakeholders
• Extensive organizational, planning, and coordinating skills
• Ability to think ahead and plan over a one to two year time span
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of important cultural considerations when working with Southwestern Indian Tribes
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relations with a wide range of individuals and organizations at every level (Tribal Councils, Indian Health Boards, Committees, individuals, healthcare providers, public and/or private agencies)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in health education, community/public health, or related field. Master’ degree is preferred.
• Experience in health promotion/disease prevention program coordination
• Proficient public speaking skills
• Must be able to travel
• Able to operate a motor vehicle and have a valid State driver’s license
• Completion of background investigation is required

WORK CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work is performed in a typical interior/office environment.
• Talk, hear, sit, stand; use of hands to handle objects, equipment, controls and reach with arms and hands.
• Noise level is usually minimal.
• Travel including overnight stays as needed.
• Drive company-leased vehicle to communities served by AAIHB.

PREFERENCE:

Qualified American Indian applicants will be given preference in accordance with the exemption provided under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION: 

Send CV/Resume, list of three professional references, salary requirements and cover letter to dpeterson@aaihb.org or regular mail to: Delrae Peterson, Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board, Inc., 5015 Prospect Avenue, NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. No phone calls. For best consideration, please forward all application materials by October 15th, 2015.