The National Indian Health Board seeks qualified candidates for the following open positions based in Washington DC:
Title: Events and Meetings Coordinator Intern
Employment Status: Unpaid, part-time internship.
Shift/Hours: If currently a student, minimum 10 hours per week, if recent graduate, 15-20 hours per week. Position is available immediately.
Reports to: National Indian Health Board’s Events and Meetings Coordinator
About the National Indian Health Board:
The National Indian Health Board (NIHB), a non-profit organization, represents Tribal governments—both those that operate their own health care delivery systems through contracting and compacting, and those receiving health care directly from the Indian Health Service (IHS) and advocates on behalf of all Tribal Governments and American Indians/Alaska Natives in their efforts to provide quality health care.
Position Description:
The Events and Meetings Coordinator Intern will work closely with NIHB’s Events and Meetings Coordinator. NIHB’s Events and Meeting Planning Internship provides college students with an experience which entails a variety of responsibilities related to the event/meeting planning profession. These responsibilities include supporting all facets of planning events/meetings such as national conferences, quarterly board meetings, monthly staff trainings, etc. The experience that you’ll gain from an Events and Meetings Coordinator Internship can be as varied as the events themselves.
Responsibilities and Tasks:
The Events and Meetings Coordinator Intern will be responsible for supporting the daily activities under the direction of NIHB’s Events and Meetings Coordinator.
Qualifications/Training/Expectations:
Candidates must be independent, motivated, pro-active, responsible, dedicated, creative and resourceful. Interest in gaining hands-on experience in event/meeting planning, marketing and public relations is important. Strong communication and organization skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment is required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint is also required. Basic knowledge of Native American populations is helpful. Professional appearance, behavior and good communication and people skills are a must. Currently an undergraduate (2nd year or higher) or recent graduate is preferred.
Time Commitment:
You will work at NIHB’s offices at 926 Pennsylvania Avenue, S.E., Washington, D.C. (or any new locations that NIHB or its events/meetings should relocate to during your tenure). You will be expected to work sometime during the regular business hours of 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday, with the possibilities of evenings and weekends as necessary to perform your duties, in correlation with the schedule that you provide to NIHB’s Events and Meetings Coordinator.
How to Apply:
Please apply by emailing the following to Krystin Poitra at kpoitra@nihb.org or mailing the complete package to: NIHB, Attn: Krystin Poitra, 926 Pennsylvania Avenue, S.E., Washington, D.C. 20003. 1) Cover letter of interest indicating availability and applicant’s specific interest, 2) Resume, 3) Two letters of recommendation, 4) Copy of college transcripts. No phone calls please.
The National Indian Health Board has partnered with the Morehouse School of Medicine, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Emory University Rollins School of Public Health and the Minority Health Professionals Foundation to implement the Second Annual NIHB Public Health Summer Fellowship Program for American Indian and Alaska Native students.
Fellow will be provided with:
Location:
Jackson, California
Brief Description of Duties to be performed:
As a member of the health care team, services as a physician providing primary care services at MACT Mariposa Indian Health Clinic, in accordance with accepted standards of medical practice. Provides comprehensive medical services for children and other family members, regardless of age or sex, on a continuing bases. Performs diagnostic services which include securing medical histories, conducting physical examinations, interpreting laboratory and x-ray results in order to define health problems and ascertain therapy required.
Minimum Requirements:
Graduate from an accredited school of medicine; must possess current California license to practice medicine or osteopathy; Board certified or board eligible in Family Practice, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, or other closely related primary care specialty or five (5) years of clinical experience; recent experience in an ambulatory care practice; must a current DEA narcotic license, current CPR or Advance Life Support Certificate.
Opening date for posting this position:
March 8, 2010, 2010
Closing date:
Open until filled
Please send cover letter and CV to:
Bea Velo, Human Resources Dept
MACT Health Board, Inc.
P.O. Box 939
Angels Camp, Ca 95222
or email to beatrice.velo@crihb.net
Apply on line http://www.macthealthboard.com/employment.html
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking applicants for participation in the Public Health Apprentice Program (PHAP), a two-year workforce development program providing training and frontline work experience in public health. Apprentices will develop skills and competencies in support of a variety of public health programs relating to health promotion and disease prevention.
Apprenticeships will involve assignments primarily in local health departments. All apprenticeships will begin on or about July 20, 2010. The program is geared toward recent college graduates (BA/BS) who are beginning a career in public health. Successful completion of the program will prepare apprentices for future career opportunities in public health at national, state and local levels. Additional information may be found at on CDC's Public Health Apprentice Program site.
Qualifications:
Applicants must have received a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year institution. Individuals with a bachelor's degree in the physical and social sciences as well as the humanities are encouraged to apply. Applicants should be flexible about relocating to assignments within the United States.
Work Activities:
Apprentices will perform some or all of the following job functions:
Location: Mariposa, California
Brief Description of Duties to be performed:
As a member of the health care team, services as a physician providing primary care services at MACT Mariposa Indian Health Clinic, in accordance with accepted standards of medical practice. Provides comprehensive medical services for children and other family members, regardless of age or sex, on a continuing bases. Performs diagnostic services which include securing medical histories, conducting physical examinations, interpreting laboratory and x-ray results in order to define health problems and ascertain therapy required.
Minimum Requirements:
Graduate from an accredited school of medicine; must possess current California license to practice medicine or osteopathy; Board certified or board eligible in Family Practice, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, or other closely related primary care specialty or five (5) years of clinical experience; recent experience in an ambulatory care practice; must a current DEA narcotic license, current CPR or Advance Life Support Certificate.
Opening date for posting this position: February 16, 2010
Closing date: Open until filled
Please send cover letter and CV to:
Bea Velo, Human Resources Dept
MACT Health Board, Inc.
P.O. Box 939
Angels Camp, Ca 95222
or email to beatrice.velo@crihb.net
Position Summary:
The Accreditation Specialist will have primary responsibility for tracking the progress of selected health department applicant sites, and for coordinating the logistics of the entire site visit component of the accreditation process. Additionally, the Accreditation Specialist will serve as a liaison between agency members and site visitors during the site visit process. It is anticipated that the Accreditation Specialist will coordinate 10 to 20 health department site visit processes annually. This position reports directly to the President and Chief Executive Officer, and works closely with the Chief Program Officer in handling the technical and logistical aspects of the accreditation process.
The Accreditation Specialist functions as a member of a small work team of professional personnel whose work is closely interrelated in its function, organization, and client or agency relationships. The Accreditation Specialist works extensively with employees from local, regional, and state level public health departments and related agencies; professional associations; and various other individuals and organizations to facilitate the accreditation process. A significant amount of routine national travel is required. Salary is commensurate with education and experience, and is competitive. Comprehensive benefits are provided.
The position will be posted until March 31, 2010 or until it is filled.
Click here to view the position announcement.
Interested applicants should send a current CV and three professional references electronically in Word format to Dr. Kaye Bender, President and CEO of PHAB, at kbender@phaboard.org. The subject line should read “Accreditation Specialist”.
The University of Arizona will be offering a Maternal and Child Health Public Health Distance Learning Graduate Certificate Program starting in the summer of 2010! This program has been developed by the University of Arizona and the University of Kentucky in partnership with the United South and Eastern Tribes (USET) to meet the educational needs of individuals working in Tribal and rural health care settings throughout Indian Country.
This will be a twelve month 14-credit online graduate certificate program that is open to all individuals that have completed a four year degree. These credits may be transferred from the University of Arizona if a student chooses to seek a master in public health degree. Interested individuals will be applying for admission to the University of Arizona. A limited number of scholarships will be available to qualified individuals currently working in Tribal or rural health settings. The application and scholarship deadline is April 19, 2010 and classes will begin the first week of June.
There will be two (2) conference calls held in March; one for all of Indian Country and one for USET Tribes that will provide an opportunity for individuals to ask questions about the program and the application process. To find out how to apply or for more information, please go to http://www.usetinc.org/Programs/USET-THPS/TribalEpiCenter/MaternalChildHealth.aspx or contact Nichole Blackfox, USET Project Assistant at nichole@usetinc.org.
American Indian and Alaska Native students are invited to apply for pre-graduate scholarships from the Indian Health Service. Applicants must be U.S. citizens who can document that they meet Tribal membership requirements and are enrolled in courses leading to a bachelor’s degree in specific pre-professional areas as needed by Indian Health programs. Applications are due March 28, 2010. Complete details, including an online application, can be found at the Web site below.
http://www.scholarship.ihs.gov/
This position works under the general supervision of the Director, Office of Tribal Self-Governance (OTSG). A Policy Analyst assists and advises the Director, Deputy Director, and Analysts in carrying out the Indian Health Service (IHS) and Self-Governance liaison functions to coordinate with relevant IHS offices and Office of General Cousel (OGC) with regards to obtaining and processing legal opinions and court decisions; participating in required IHS action in litigation matters involving Self-Governance Tribes; and facilitating the development and coordination of OTSG review and clearance of all Agency policies, circulars, proposed regulations, and General Notices for publication in the Federal Register. This position works to ensure that the Director, and Deputy Director, OTSG, and other IHS staff are advised on questions, problems, and issues pertaining to the agency policies, circulars, regulations and notices, and matters of joint concern with relevant IHS offices and OGC, as they affect implementation and management of the Self-Governance program and related activities, such as: monitors legislative activity relating to Self-Governance activities; provides assistance in defining alternative solutions leading to resolution of legal issues associated with Pub. L. 93-638, as amended, and its implementing regulations; advises and provides technical assistance to the Deputy Director, and Director, OTSG, develops briefing materials and attends briefing sessions regarding the development of policies, circulars, regulations and general notices; oversees implementation and maintenance of all regulation guidelines for the OTSG; and, plans, researches, conducts and evaluates Self-Governance issues with the application of quantitative and qualitative evaluations using analytical tools. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Apply now on-line: http://www.ihs.gov/JobsCareerDevelop/CareerCenter
/Vacancy/act_search.cfm?area=Headquarter&fids=1
Announcement IDs: [IHS-10-017[R]] and [IHS-10-018[R]]
The Association of Minority Health Professions Schools, Inc. (AMHPS) will be hosting the 2010 Symposium on Career Opportunities in Biomedical Sciences and Health Professions from April 16-18th, 2010 in Birmingham, Alabama. The AMPHS is inviting all high school and undergraduate students of color to attend the event with the goals of providing exposure to a wide spectrum of career opportunities and providing mentors and role models to facilitate and encourage students to pursue careers in the biomedical sciences and health professions. Students will have the opportunity to visit exhibits at the Health Professions & Career Development Fair to obtain information on internships, scholarship applications, college admissions and career development.
Please see the attached documents for more information and eligibility requirements. Students that meet eligibility requirements and are interested in attending the Symposium should visit our Symposium web page at http://www.minorityhealth.org/symposium.php for more information or e-mail info@minorityhealth.org for further instructions.
To download a copy of the 2010 Symposium, click here.
To download a copy of the 2010 Symposium Counselor-Chaperone Packet click here.
If you have any additional questions, please contact: Erica Doxzen, NIHB Public Health Programs Assistant at (202) 507-4070
George Washington University – Washington, D.C.
The Association of American Indian Physicians (AAIP) is now accepting applications from American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) high school students ages 16-18 who have an interest in the health field and/or biomedical research for the 13th Annual Patty Iron Cloud National Native American Youth Initiative (NNAYI). The George Washington University campus in Washington, D.C. will be the site for NNAYI from June 19-27, 2010.
Selected high school students will receive a scholarship that covers airfare, lodging and most meals during the NNAYI program.
Student Application Deadline Date : April 16, 2010
Student Notification of Selection Results: May 10, 2010
NNAYI's curriculum is strategically designed to prepare high school students for admission to college and professional schools, as well as for careers in health and biomedical research. Feel free to share this information with other interested parties. For more information and to access the on-line applications, visit the AAIP student website: http://www.aaip.org/?page=AAIPStudents
Association of American Indian Physicians is recruiting adults, ages 21 and older, to serve as role models and chaperones to AI/AN high school students during the NNAYI program. Selected individuals will arrive in Washington D.C, on Friday, June 18, 2010 for a training and to prepare for high school students arrival. AAIP will cover your airfare, lodging, meals, and a stipend will be provided upon completion of the program. For more information and to access the on-line applications, visit the AAIP student website: http://www.aaip.org/?page=AAIPStudents
Counselor Application Deadline: March 5, 2010
Counselor Selection Notification: March 31, 2010
Brief Description of Duties to be performed:
The Executive Director will be responsible for the administration and management of all programs, activities and functions as directed by the USET Board of Directors. Maintain a continuous flow of information to member Tribes in meeting timely responses to changes in proposed federal policies, regulations, congressional matters and budgetary issues. Strategic planning and implementation, program development, grant and contract management. Represent the USET membership before Congress, the Administration and other public and private agencies, acquainting each with the needs and desires of the Tribes and seeking their cooperation in implementing tribal priorities.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or in a related field from an accredited college or university which has equipped the applicant with specific knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Five (5) to ten (10) years experience in administration of governmental programs specifically related to Indian Programs. Respect of cultural sensitivity and ability to work within the customs and traditions of various tribal groups. Excellent public speaking skills and experience in delivering speeches and testimony. Ability to travel extensively and work irregular hours.
Opening date for posting this position:
August 27, 2009
Closing date:
Open until filled
Please send cover letter and resume to:
Tammy Neptune, Human Resources Dept
United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc.
711 Stewarts Ferry Pike, Suite 100
Nashville, TN 37214
www.usetinc.org