ACOIHC EXEC DIR
Job ID: 1000072995
Req Name: HC ACOIHC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 72995
Location: Phoenix
Type: Management and Supervision
Shift: First
Department AZ Health Care Cost Cont. System
Salary Grade: 23
Salary Range: $46,932-$80,150
Total openings: 1
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Description
FIRST REVIEW OF RESUMES WILL TAKE PLACE ON 02/15/13. THIS
POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED OR IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE ONCE A
SATISFACTORY APPLICANT POOL HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED.
Do you want to be a part of an innovative and passionate
organization that is committed to providing comprehensive health care for
Native American Arizonans who are in need? If so, please submit your interest
for the advertised position of Executive Director, Arizona Advisory Council on
Indian Health Care.
Accountabilities:
The Advisory Council on Indian Health Care (ACOIHC) is
recruiting for an Executive Director. Some of the duties and responsibilities
of this position include but are not limited to:
- Collaboration with 22 tribes within the State to
improve the delivery and level of quality of health care, through needs
assessment progress in health planning; - Provides ACOIHC orientation, awareness and
collaborates with designated stakeholders regarding the improvement of the
Indian healthcare system and the delivery of state health and behavioral health
programs to the tribes in the State; - Serves as the key ACOIHC representative with
regard to Indian healthcare policy development through participation at the
local, county, state and federal levels as required; - Advocates for Indian healthcare at the local,
county, state and federal levels as well as with various Native American boards
and commissions such as the National Indian Health Board, CMS Tribal Technical
Advisory Group, Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, other tribal health committees
and other entities such as the Arizona Dental Association; - Effectively and efficiently manages the ACOIHC
Office to serve as point of contact for any tribe or tribal health related
organization that requires technical assistance, guidance or referrals; - Assesses Medicaid/Medicare/Children’s Health
Insurance Program (CHIP) policy and financial system improvements to enhance
the delivery of health care to all Indian Tribes of Arizona; - Develops policy and regulatory amendments to
improve the Indian health care system based on tribal recommendations and the
approval and guidance of the ACOIHC members; - Monitors and implements the ACOIHC Strategic
Plan; - Monitors and implements the ACOIHC statutory
responsibilities with the approval and guidance of the ACOIHC members; - Makes available publications, reports and
reference manuals for Indian Tribes on health care issues; and - Provides direction with regard to changes to
policies and procedures which may affect the ACOIHC, Indian Tribes or other
State agencies.
Minimum Qualifications and/or Experience:
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of
Indian health programs including budget development and administration in a
health care environment; - Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and various
healthcare systems that exist and have relationship or have an impact on the
delivery of healthcare for Arizona Indian Tribes; - Knowledge of tribal government procedural
requirements for presentation to Tribal Council and/or Leadership as well as
tribal cultural practices and traditions; - Understanding of State and Federal Policies and
Procedures related to Medicare, Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance
Programs, the Indian Health Service and other public health services; - Experience with grant writing and State and
Federal program compliance; and - Computer technology experience with various
software programs including but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Microsoft
Excel, Power Point and applicable computer based programs.
Preferred Qualifications and/or Experience:
- American Indian or Alaskan Indian (Any Tribe);
- Master degree in Public Health, Business/ Public
Administration, Education or equivalent; or, - 8 to 10 years’ experience working in an American
Indian health care environment.
**Please note: Status updates on positions in recruitment
are not provided. The notification received via email is confirmation that your
resume was successfully submitted. Applicants selected to move forward in the
interview process will be contacted.
To apply for this position, please visit www.azstatejobs.gov to create a user
account.