Job Overview
JOB SUMMARY
Under limited supervision, coordinates special projects for assigned department. Researches scope of project, coordinates resources, and evaluates results.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Implements and monitors project budget and facilitates project development, implementation and evaluation. Prepares and processes special and recurring reports and administrative records. Acts as a resource to internal and external clients, answering questions and reporting findings.
Coordinates implementation and improvement plans for assigned projects and systems within the assigned department at the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium. Coordinates and organizes multiple projects related to assessment of need, improving the delivery of quality health services and/or extended care within the Alaska Tribal Health System (ATHS). Assists with quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques for special and ongoing projects.
Develops, revises and reports upon project goals and priorities, and follows up with internal and external customers to ensure tasks are completed. Provides support and guidance in identifying project needs and implements plans to improve project efficiency. Works with various ATHS programs to coordinate their resolutions.
Establishes and maintains effective working relations with local, state, federal and tribal agencies to facilitate improvements in project planning and resource utilization.
Works independently within established policies and procedures. Researches current issues in community based participatory methods, health planning and health systems improvements. Assures effective communication of issues and strategies between the assigned department and other customers, both internal and external. Coordinates the collection, analysis and reporting of procedural data and reports findings and outcomes as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills
- Knowledge of principles related to quality management and quality improvement.
- Knowledge of process improvement methods and measures.
- Knowledge of state, federal, and tribal health care programs.
- Knowledge of Alaskan Culture.
- Skill in working independently.
- Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
- Skill in analyzing financial issues and making logical recommendations based on findings.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers; and local, state, federal and tribal agencies.
- Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
Required Experience
MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
- A Bachelor’s degree in field related to organizational assignment. Progressively responsible professional/exempt related work experience, education, or training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION
- Non-supervisory – Three (3) years of health care administration, program planning or health care experience. Equivalent experience, education, or training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for work experience.
MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- The following demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position requires the ability to sit for long periods of time.
