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Requisition ID
req36907
Working Title
Pueblo Health Extension Regional Ofcr
Position Grade
15
Position Summary

Under limited supervision, plans, directs, and
administers programs and initiatives designed to address Social Drivers of
Health specifically related to Pueblo Nation populations to enhance the
efficiency and delivery of clinical, educational, and other resources of the
Health Sciences Center to address the health and cultural needs of New Mexico Pueblo
tribal communities and the Pueblo community members. Directs the Native
American HERO Health Extension Hub for Pueblo communities, including
collaboration with higher education, healthcare, Indian Health Service
(I.H.S.), Tribal 638 health clinics, community health improvement and
philanthropy partners. Identifies and promotes opportunities for new and/or
enhanced programs and services, supports major grant initiatives, oversees
strategic program planning and development. Collaborates and assists the
community-based organizations (HEROs, Partner HEROs, Tribal/Native American
HEROs) contracting with Office of Community Health (OCH). Provides direction
and support for the development of UNM HSC outreach policy and procedure.
Serves as community engagement representative for UNM-HSC in Pueblo, Tribal,
urban, and rural communities.

Duties and Responsibilities
1. Manages and administers a variety of
comprehensive programs and projects related to the organization, development,
and implementation of community engagement in primary health, behavioral
health, and tertiary special care within Pueblo/Tribal communities, as well as
community engagement related to health professions education and health
sciences research.

2. Collaborating with Health Extension Team and
implements short- and long-range organizational goals, objectives, strategic
plans, policies, and operating procedures; monitors and evaluates programmatic
and operational effectiveness, and effects changes required for improvement.

3. Develops and implements plans and strategies
for engagement and outreach services and programs and projects; document
outcomes to assess effectiveness and appropriateness of efforts within the
community, and provides leadership in the planning, development, and management
of new initiatives.

4. Participates in the organizational
development to effectively accomplish the organization's goals and objectives:
Oversees recruitment, training, supervision and evaluation of Tribal HERO/HERO administrative staff
Works in collaboration with Partner HEROs/community-based organizations within the region that are contracted with OCH to identity and address Social Drivers of Health needs.

5. Supports development of OCH proposals and
budgets as needed. May also provide assistance to community partners with
developing proposals and budgets.

6. Establishes and maintains relationships with
Tribes, tribal organizations, healthcare providers in tribal health, and
agencies to cultivate and strengthen partnerships to leverage resources, share
best practices, and maximize impact in addressing tribal health needs and
officials to facilitate and promote service development; represents program
initiatives and organizes institutional resources to support these efforts.

7. Plans, develops, and implements strategies
and improves resources to address Social Drivers of Health at a local level
through program implementation and collaboration with Partner HEROs, Native
American HEROs, Tribal community programs in the region; plans and directs
major grant initiatives.

8. Provides support and consultation to
government and legislative agencies in the formation and development of
legislative initiatives and public policies in area of expertise.

9. Participates in the development and
implementation of HSC and UNM Health Systems policies and procedures; may serve
on university planning and policy-making committees.

10. Represents the HSC and UNM Health System, as
appropriate, to various institutional divisions as well as externally to media,
funding agencies, individual provider groups, community organizations, and to
the general public.

11. Oversees, coordinates, and integrates the
operations, programs, and services provided by a wide variety of professional
and technical staff.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment
Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree; at least 7 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive work experience with experience with NM Tribes and Pueblo Communities
• Ability to organize, implement, and administer community outreach, services, and activities in collaboration with health programs in Tribal communities.
• Knowledge of operations and procedures, policy, and health needs of Tribal communities.
• Ability to train others and foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to use health communication effectively with Tribal Communities. .
• Ability to effectively interact with government officials including tribal government at all levels.

Additional Requirements
Campus
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department
VP for Comm Health Administration (196A)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
Term - Full-Time
Term End Date
06/30/2027
Status
Exempt
Pay
Monthly: $5,619.47 - $8,044.40
Benefits Eligible
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required
Yes
For Best Consideration Date
6/19/2025
Eligible for Remote Work
Yes
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
This position is eligible for a remote work agreement (RWA), to include Hybrid.
Application Instructions

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visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please include a resume with detailed work experience, as well as a cover letter.

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