The COVID-19 Public Health Manager is a full-time, onsite position providing professional management services to support the mitigation efforts against COVID-19 for Chickaloon Village Traditional Council (CVTC) and the community they serve. This position will work collaboratively with the CDC, state and local agencies, and non-profits on monitoring and solving COVID-19 outbreaks. This position will educate CVTC staff and the community about COVID-19 health issues and empower them to aid in the prevention of contracting and/or the spreading of COVID-19. This position will aid in the development of plans and policies that address COVID-19 for CVTC. This position will act as a liaison between government and public health professionals, non-profits, and the networks that provide assistance including participating in distance planning meetings. This position will continuously evaluate existing COVID-19 protocols to ensure the highest level of quality and effectiveness in COVID-19 prevention and mitigation activities. This position will provide guidance to CVTC Custodians, COVID Compliance Staff, and the Public Health Administrative Assistant. This position will be responsible for translating scientific COVID-19 information to the Chickaloon Village Traditional Council to aid in making sound planning decisions to protect the public health of CVTC staff, Tribal citizens and the greater community. This position is responsible for completing contact tracing for positive COVID-19 cases among staff, and/or potential exposure of CVTC staff. Additionally, they will work collaboratively with the State of Alaska Public Health Department on contact tracing within the community as requested. This position is funded through September 30, 2021, is full time, 40-hours per week, with benefits.

Required Skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, emergency management, health, public health, social work, nursing, or closely related field. A Master’s degree in the medical or health field is preferred.

Skills & Experience:

• A minimum of two years of experience in a community or public health setting is preferred.
• Experience working as a supervisor or manager in a health and/or social services environment.
• Experience with outreach, planning and implementation.
• Experience working with various agencies to ensure that proper resources are used to respond to emergencies.
• Must have excellent written communication, compassionate and effective oral communication, ability to assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Must have valid Alaska Driver’s License and be insurable by CVTC’s vehicle insurance policy.

New hires for this position are subject to pre-hire alcohol/drug testing. This position is subject to random alcohol/drug testing. A federal and state background check is required for this position. Background checks will be conducted every two years as a condition of employment. AN/AI PREFERENCE: As allowed in P.L. 93-638, preference for employment will be given to Alaska Native and American Indian Peoples. CVTC also has a local hiring preference.

Required Experience

Applicants please submit a fully completed application and other requested documents by Monday, November 9th at 9:00AM.

Please visit Chickaloon-nsn.gov/employment and select the job link titled “COVID-19 Public Health manager” to apply.

Contact Jennifer Woodward, HR Manager at (907) 795-2677 with any questions.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, emergency management, health, public health, social work, nursing, or closely related field. A Master’s degree in the medical or health field is preferred.

Skills & Experience:

• A minimum of two years of experience in a community or public health setting is preferred.
• Experience working as a supervisor or manager in a health and/or social services environment.
• Experience with outreach, planning and implementation.
• Experience working with various agencies to ensure that proper resources are used to respond to emergencies.
• Must have excellent written communication, compassionate and effective oral communication, ability to assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Must have valid Alaska Driver’s License and be insurable by CVTC’s vehicle insurance policy.

New hires for this position are subject to pre-hire alcohol/drug testing. This position is subject to random alcohol/drug testing. A federal and state background check is required for this position. Background checks will be conducted every two years as a condition of employment. AN/AI PREFERENCE: As allowed in P.L. 93-638, preference for employment will be given to Alaska Native and American Indian Peoples. CVTC also has a local hiring preference.