Well Child/Immunization Coordinator

Bethel​, Alaska

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The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.

 We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

Position Summary: The incumbent will be responsible for the strategic planning, organization, and coordination of YKHC Well Child and Immunization activities, ensuring support for village health clinics, sub-regional clinics, and hospital services. As coordinator, they will gather, interpret, analyze, and present relevant healthcare and public health data pertinent to the program. This includes monitoring performance metrics, clinical outcomes, and costs, and preparing datasets for comprehensive reporting and analysis.

They will facilitate the training of Community Health Aides and Practitioners (CHA/Ps) and other YKHC providers to improve the delivery of public health services, wellness examinations, and immunizations at the village, SRC, Outpatient Clinic, and Hospital Services levels. In collaboration with CHAP Field Supervision, they will integrate CHA/Ps into the regular execution of public health screenings, examinations, and immunizations.

The coordinator will oversee program case managers and ancillary staff, providing field supervision within their scope of practice to CHA/Ps trained in executing population health exams and immunization administration. They will also deliver presentations related to the well-child/immunization program.

The incumbent will aid in correspondence with village, SRC, hospital, and external entities regarding immunizations and is expected to ensure compliance with all state and federal agency regulations, as well as contractual agreements.

Position Qualifications:

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree or completion of LPN or Community Health Practitioner certification required. Prefer a Bachelor’s Degree in health sciences or Nursing and a Master’s Degree in Public Health or health administration
• Minimum Experience: Three years’ experience in a health promotion/health education field.  Six months to a year of experience in supervisory and staff management.  Preferred experience in the following: case management, VacTrAK, RPMS/ database management, grant and budget management, working in a cross-cultural setting and/or rural Alaska setting, experience as a trainer or educator.
• License, Certification, Registration
• Equipment/Tools: Must have computer experience and intermediate or above skills using Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel and Access). Must be adept with RPMS and its modules within 3 months of hire. Work in a typical office, hospital, and village clinic setting.  Requires some travel to villages via small plane in sub-arctic conditions, moderate lifting of equipment, occasional long working hours.
• Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge and experience with Pediatrics preferred. Prefer experience in case management, teaching, working in cross-cultural settings and knowledge of the Community Health Aide Program. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Fluent in English.

Benefits Include:

• Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center
• Plus More!

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Additional Information:

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly. 

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment@YKHC.org or phone (907) 543-6060 and ask to speak with a recruiter.

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