FYI. Please circulate widely. The Seattle Indian Health Board is seeking a lead epidemiologist for research conducted within the Urban Indian Health Institute (UIHI). UIHI is designed with a national focus to provide leadership in health information to increase recognition of the health status and needs of American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) living in urban areas.
The successful candidate will: (1) provide leadership in planning and implementing appropriate investigations concerning public health issues affecting urban AI/AN; (2) design, implement and evaluate health surveillance projects involving to 34 health programs funded by the U.S. Indian Health Service, in addition to research projects involving both primary data collection and existing secondary data sources; (3) collaborate with other agencies such as regional Tribal Epi Centers, the Indian Health Service, CDC, and other state and local public health agencies; and (4) travel approximately 6 or more times per year. Applicants must have a doctoral degree in epidemiology or related field with at least 2 years experience in epidemiological research and analysis, plus demonstrated leadership and supervisory capability in research development and implementation. A demonstrated understanding of health needs of AI/AN and ability to work with individuals from various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds is also required. Salary $60,000-$80,000. Position open until filled. Candidates should send cover letter, curriculum vitae, and names of three references to: Laverne Wise Seattle Indian Health Board P.O. Box 3364, Seattle, WA 98114 Phone: (206) 324-9360, ext. 1101; Fax: (206) 324-8910 E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: www.sihb.org The Seattle Indian Health Board is an equal opportunity employer. -- André Cramblit: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Operations Director Northern California Indian Development Council NCIDC (http://www.ncidc.org) is a non-profit that meets the development needs of American Indians and operates an art gallery featuring the art of California tribes (http://www.americanindianonline.com) COMMUNICATION IS THE KEY TO THE FUTURE OF AMERICAN INDIANS/NATIVE AMERICANS/ALASKAN NATIVES & HAWAIIAN ISLANDERS. For news of interest to Natives subscribe send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] or go to: http://www.topica.com/lists/NativeAmericanNews/subscribe/?location=listinfo Visit and show your support for the Grass Roots Oyate http://members.tripod.com/GrassRootsOyate Clemency for Leonard Peltier. Sign the Petition. http://petitiononline.com/Release/petition.html ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: archive@jab.org EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?b1ddNB.b2HgmN Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
