Public Health Liaison

Job Summary

The Public Health Liaison (PHL) will lead GPTEC in pursuing communication and alignment among GPTEC and its partner tribes, tribal organizations, urban Indian health organizations, state health departments, and other relevant entities/partners to promote collaboration, resource/information sharing, and the co‑leadership of meaningful public health projects. The PHL will also lead GPTEC in developing and applying a working knowledge of systems, programs, strategic plans, and policies/laws to support integration and guide the implementation of training, technical assistance, health promotion and disease prevention programming, and response to tribal priorities, needs, and emergent issues.

The incumbent will work with the GPTEC team to pursue collaborative activities and leverage regional and national expertise and resources in support of tribal public health. The PHL will participate in the development and execution of priorities, plans, programmatic objectives, deliverables and other products, and policy formulations of GPTEC, as directed. The PHL reports directly to the TEC‑PHI Program Manager.

• Lead GPTEC’s engagement with various tribal and other stakeholders to promote collaboration, resource‑sharing, and co‑leadership of GPTEC’s tribal public health activities.
• Lead GPTEC’s development and application of a working knowledge of Great Plains Area health systems, programs, plans, and policies/laws.
• Provide day‑to‑day leadership in the tracking and pursuit of collaborative activities in response to tribal priorities, outbreaks, and emerging issues, and support health promotion and disease prevention.
• Conduct background research, prepare talking points or written briefs, and/or conduct outreach and advocacy in support of tribal public health priorities and needs.
• Serve as a representative and/or technical advisor for regional and national groups and committees, as needed or appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Effectively plan, organize workload and schedule time to meet the demands of the position.
• Work cooperatively and professionally with OHC and GPTLHB staff.
• Treat Great Plains tribes and collaborators with dignity and respect.
• Utilize effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Advance personal education development by attending training sessions and seminars as appropriate.

• Exemplify excellent customer service with tribal stakeholders, health board colleagues, program partners, service recipients, visitors and guests.
• Foster a work environment of wellness, courtesy, friendliness, helpfulness and respect.
• Relate well and work collaboratively with coworkers and all levels of staff in a professional manner.
• Have familiarity and/or experience working with American Indian populations and respect for and knowledge of traditional, cultural and spiritual practices of diverse American Indian communities, as well as the ability to work with other culturally and ethnically diverse populations.
• Consistently demonstrate respect for and acceptance of differing capabilities, cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation and/or personalities.
• Maintain and ensure organizational privacy and confidentiality.
• Be able to handle crisis and tolerate stress professionally.
• Be self‑directed and take proactive initiative to assist others.
• Possess the ability to resolve issues with other departments and coworkers without direct supervision.
• Be able to exercise flexibility to alter plans/routines when situations require and continue to perform without projecting stress or frustration that would adversely affect the work environment.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule, including evenings, weekends and overnight or extended travel as necessary.
• Effectively present information in one‑to‑one and small group situations to community members, consumers and other employees of the organization.
• Proficiency with computer programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other Internet technologies.
• Hold a valid driver’s license and keep all certificates, credentials or licenses current and consistent with regulations required by applicable federal, state or grant regulations.
• Promote an alcohol‑, tobacco‑ and…