Program Manager – (Wellness & Prevention, CDC Comprehensive Cancer Grant)

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) 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 served and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, including 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 over 3,100 employees offering health services across the nation’s largest state. ANTHC’s vision is for Alaska Native people to be the healthiest people in the world and has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

About the role

Under limited supervision, this position plans and oversees ongoing administration of programs in fulfillment of ANTHC’s mission and vision. The Program Manager cooperates with or directs the work of administrative and other staff members to ensure program priorities and needs are met.

Responsibilities

• Performs program planning, development, and implementation; program monitoring and evaluation; budget planning and monitoring; contract and grant coordination and administration.
• Researches opportunities for grants, contracts, and other funding to sustain and grow programs in direct support of ANTHC’s mission and vision.
• Drafts, edits, and develops all or select portions of grant applications; coordinates completion of all components of grant applications including narrative selections, budget, and contractual agreements as required; reviews, revises, and edits grant applications to assure accuracy and compliance with grant guidelines.
• Coordinates the completion of required progress and financial reports.
• Communicates with internal and external organizations to ensure efficient and effective program administration.
• Completes internal and external written and oral reports professionally and in a timely manner.
• Leads or contributes to the writing of program-specific technical/scientific reports for presentation at conferences or other venues and for publication in campus newsletters or peer-reviewed journals.
• Creates new and/or revises existing program documentation such as patient/customer surveys, questionnaires, and data collection forms.
• Develops and institutes program objectives, ensuring program metrics are relevant, linked to division goals, and the program makes satisfactory progress toward objectives.
• Works with Division leadership in determining overall administrative and program direction, developing program goals, priorities, and trainings, and in allocating staff and financial resources.
• Meets regularly with Division leadership to discuss/resolve workload and program issues.
• Oversees completion of administrative tasks such as check requests, purchasing (e.g., office supplies, equipment, and maintenance repairs), and travel requests.
• Reviews and maintains purchase records, travel reports, credit card reconciliation reports, and other financial reports for program cost center(s).
• Compiles and maintains records, reports, and statistical information for evaluation and planning.
• Provides leadership, direction, and guidance to assigned staff; develops goals and priorities in conjunction with employees and assigns tasks and projects.
• Develops staff skills and training plans; counsels, trains, and coaches subordinate staff.
• Develops, manages, and monitors project budgets and contracts; coordinates with ANTHC finance department to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree relevant to the scope of this position. Progressively responsible professional work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Four (4) years of professional work experience relevant to the programs being managed or leading to knowledge and skills that will ensure success in this position.
• Travels frequently within Alaska in small fixed-wing aircraft; travels outside Alaska.

Skills

• Knowledge of public health education principles and practice, programs, resources, and agencies.
• Knowledge and familiarity with worksite wellness programs and related emerging research.
• Knowledge of Alaska Natives and Alaska Native cultures.
• Knowledge of rural Alaska and the Alaska Tribal Health System.
• Knowledge and familiarity with the variety of tribally operated or Native-owned businesses, corporations, and their subsidiaries.
• Skill in program coordination, tracking, and evaluation techniques.
• Skill in public presentation and education.
• Skill in written communication and writing concise reports.
• Skill in working with and communicating effectively with a variety of professional and skill levels, such as medical providers, human resource managers, business leaders, and educators.
• Skill in working with and sustaining working partnerships with various organizations.