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RMTLC Mission
The Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Council is a consortium of Native American Indian tribes whose mission is to defend, promote, support, and express tribal homeland sovereignty by advancing the wellbeing of tribal people and the broader community. We strive to preserve, defend, and maximize the inherent rights of Native American governments and peoples, as well as their rights as expressed in treaties with the United States and other government-to-government agreements. The Tribal Leaders Council is a forum of consultation and cultural sharing. Our unified voice promotes the common welfare and interests of member tribes.

Position Title: Tribal Public Health Program Mgr

Supervisor: TECPHI Program Director

Department: Tribal Epidemiology Center Public Health Infrastructure (TECPHI)

Classification: Regular Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $21.99 - $27.58 DOE

Location: Billings, Montana

Opening Date: Now

Closing Date: Until filled

Starting Date: Immediately

Term: 5-Year

How to apply: Applicants need to send three (3) documents: 1. Cover letter, 2. Resume, and 3. RMTLC job application and submit to: Email: [email protected] (preferred)

Or Mail To: RMTLC

Attn: Human Resources

2929 3rd Avenue North, Suite 300

Billings, Montana 59101

Any applications without the requested documentation will not be considered.

For application form and job description,

please visit: https://www.rmtlc.org/about-us/work-with-us/

This position is subject to background screening. Please contact us if you have any questions at 406-252-2550.

Position Overview:

The Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Council (RMTLC) seeks a Tribal Public Health Program Manager to support Tribal public health initiatives within the Rocky Mountain Tribal Epidemiology Center Public Health Infrastructure (TECPHI) grant. This position coordinates TECPHI program activities, Tribal engagement, workforce development, training, partnerships, communications, and grant deliverables that strengthen public health capacity throughout the Rocky Mountain Region.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate implementation, tracking, and documentation of TECPHI workplan activities, deliverables, timelines, and program accomplishments.

• Assist with preparation of TECPHI progress reports, annual reports, program updates, and other required grant documentation.

• Support RMTLC Health Subcommittee meetings, including agendas, presenters, meeting materials, minutes, follow-up activities, and communication with Tribal Health Directors and representatives.

• Support RMTLC Quarterly Board Meetings by coordinating public health presentations, priorities, recommendations, and updates for Tribal leadership.

• Engage Tribal Health Departments and Tribal partners to identify public health priorities,

strengths, needs, emerging issues, and opportunities.

• Coordinate Tribal site visits and other engagement activities throughout Montana and

Wyoming.

• Support meaningful Tribal participation in public health program planning, implementation, and

evaluation.

• Coordinate workforce development activities, trainings, webinars, workshops, conferences, and peerlearning activities.

• Support alignment of workforce development activities with the 10 Essential Public Health Services and applicable public health core competencies.

• Assist with assessing staff training needs and documenting professional development, training

participation, evaluation feedback, and lessons learned.

• Work with Tribal and public health partners to identify opportunities, needs, and gaps related to

Social Determinants of Health (SDOH).

• Support culturally responsive communication, training, technical assistance, and public health

activities informed by Tribal priorities.

• Collaborate with RMTEC epidemiology, data, monitoring and evaluation, communications, and

program staff to translate public health information for Tribal leaders, Tribal Health Departments,

communities, and other partners.

• Track and document Tribal engagement, trainings, technical assistance, partnerships, meetings,

communication products, and other program outputs.

• Assist with identifying lessons learned, promising practices, program improvements, and sustainable approaches that strengthen TECPHI’s long-term public health capacity.

• Maintain effective working relationships with Tribal, federal, state, local, academic, nonprofit, and

other public health partners.

• Perform other program-related duties as assigned by the TECPHI Program Director.

• Attend Community of Practice (CoP) Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, and Additional Functions:

• Experience with Tribes, Health care systems development, health care policies, health

programs, budgets, and points of contact.

• Experience facilitating meetings (in-person and virtual), conducting strategic planning,

identifying priori-ties and project implementation.

• Experience with outreach, reporting, branding, and various media technologies.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Power Point, and Virtual Meeting modalities. Must be willing to learn other software as needed.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Work in a cooperative and professional manner with all RMTLC / RMTEC staff

• Sensitivity to others and ability to work respectively and cooperatively with the organization’s

partners.

• Experience working in a trauma-informed setting, or demonstrable knowledge of the

principles of being trauma-informed.

• Ability to give and receive feedback and constructive criticism with grace.

• Experience integrating culturally based information within public health activities

• Ability to demonstrate humility and hospitality.

• Experience communicating or working with public health organizations.

Qualifications\ Requirements:

• A minimum bachelor’s degree or preferred master’s degree in public health, health

administration or public health policy.

• At least 5-7 years’ experience working in health systems management, public health & tribal health systems

• Must be able to communicate effectively orally, in writing and deliver clear, effective

public health presentations with ability to respond to questions.

• Ability to conform to a varied work schedule when appropriate, and be able to meet deadlines.

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with programs, departments, other

organizations, and agencies.

• Exhibit ethical and professional behavior in all facets of this position.

• Ability to carry out all responsibilities of the position in an organized manner.

• Demonstrate discretion, tact, knowledge, judgment, and overall ability in working

effectively with federal, tribal, and other professionals and facilitating participation and partnership in the activities of the program.

• Sensitive to cross-cultural differences, and able to work effectively within their context.

• Must be able to pass a background check.

• Experience working with Tribes strongly preferred.

• Ability to work independently, but in a team-based atmosphere.

• American Indian/ Alaska Native preferred

• Veteran’s preference will be considered

• Valid driver’s license.

Job Classification: Regular Status, non-exempt, full FTE position with a (12) twelve-month probationary period.

Upon hiring, applicant must read, sign, and comply with the Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Council Policy and Procedures.

Environmental Factors:

• Perform duties in a controlled, tobacco-free office environment.

• Employment period based on performance as well as duration of grants funding this

position and successful application of new grants.

Statement of safe work practices:

As an employee of Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Council (RMTLC), you will be required to

comply with all RMTLC’s safety standards, RMTLC’s policies and procedures, and all other

applicable Federal, State, or Local safety laws and regulations as a condition of employment.

This is a condition of employment in order to promote a safe working environment for all

employees, contractors, and Tribes. This will be accomplished through observation and

enforcement of safe work practices, which includes, but are not limited to:

• Keeping yourself informed of conditions affecting your health and safety.

• Participating in training programs, as required and as they become available to you.

• Adhering to healthy and safe practices in the workplace.

• Promptly reporting potential hazard(s) in the workplace.

• Promptly report any injuries or accidents to your supervisor.

• Properly using RMTLC’s property/equipment and protecting it from damage or misuse.

• Respecting other RMTLC employees, contractors, and Tribal employee rights to a safe environment.

Exempt/non-exempt Employment:

All employment with Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Council is Exempt/non-exempt Employment. While we strive to provide full-time employment to all our employees who desire, we make no guarantees, expressed or implied, to provide and guarantee number of hours of employment in a given week.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE):

Within the scope of Indian preference, American Indians are encouraged to apply; however, all

candidates will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national

origin, or other non-merit factors.

Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA):

RMTLC, abides by the mandates of the ADEA (protecting individuals 40 years and older)

and considers age a non-merit factor in all employment decisions and considerations.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

RMTLC abides by the mandates of the ADA and considers disability a non-merit factor in all

employment decisions and considerations. Furthermore, RMTLC will make any practical,

feasible, and reasonable arrangements to accommodate qualified applicants and employees with

disabilities.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being

performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as

exhaustive, duties, responsibilities, and activities may change with or without notice.