RESEARCH MANAGER

DescriptionSIHB Core CompetenciesCore Competencies are foundational commitments and skills that all SIHB staff are expected to develop. These competencies define common measures for performance that are applied to every role in the organization.Commitment to Indigenous and Organizational Values: Everything we do at SIHB is centered on Traditional Indian Medicine. It is our responsibility to maintain cultural integrity in all that we do.Accountability: All employees of SIHB effectively manage their own work and the work of their teams. We take ownership of our actions and decisions. We all strive to deliver the highest quality work and care, while respecting our teammates and relatives.Collaboration: SIHB is a team-oriented organization. As team members, we share the responsibility of working toward a common purpose. We collaborate with our colleagues across the organization to deliver the highest quality of care and results in alignment with our mission, vision, values and Theory of Change.Communication: We practice effective and clear communication with staff, relatives, teams and community. We demonstrate empathy among each other and with those we serve, and transparency in our decision making.Customer Service Orientation: All employees of SIHB recognize the needs of the diverse community we serve. We put the needs of our relatives first by delivering the highest quality, professional, responsive, and innovative care. Our relatives come first and deserve the best.Position Summary: This position is responsible for providing management and oversight for research projects of the Urban Indian Health Institute (UIHI), a division of the Seattle Indian Health Board. This role will assist the UIHI Director, Public Health Officer, and Director of Evaluation and Research with planning, coordinating and administering research initiatives and project activities. The incumbent will also work to develop new projects to meet emerging needs of our Relatives, Urban Indian Organizations, and partners.Organizational Structure/Reporting Relationships: The Research Manager reports to the Director of Research and Evaluation. This position has no direct reports.Organizational ResponsibilitiesHold Indigenous values and practices with respect and integrityHold yourself accountable to the highest standard by being resourceful, innovative, creative and solutions-orientedActively participate in organizational activities with the understanding that success is achieved through teamwork.Recognize that communication is central to the organization's success and actively champion your words and actions to maintain respect for others, encourage constructive feedback, be open to share laughter and acknowledge differences in skills and opinions, all while keeping others' best intentions in mind.At SIHB, we refer to our customers as Relatives. Our Relatives come first and deserve the best. Serve the needs of our Relatives first by delivering the highest quality, professional, responsive and innovative care.Job ResponsibilitiesCollaborates with study team members and partners to identify and implement training opportunities to enhance research skills and capacities across Tribes and Urban Indian Organizations.Routinely collaborates with other research funded programs nationwide, including active participation at conferences, meetings, and events.Supports projects designed to improve access to and the quality of AI/AN data on substance use and related health and wellbeing factors for use Tribes and Urban Indian Organizations.Provide research technical assistance and training to various public, private, nonprofit, national, state, and local health agencies and organizations, with a focus on UIHPs and other American Indian and Alaska Native serving organizations.Prepare responses to requests for research, data, and information.Effectively translate and disseminate findings to diverse audiences, including developing reports, manuscripts, and data briefs and making oral presentations.Participate in writing grants and other funding proposals.Engage in quality control/quality improvement processes to improve the quality of data findings and its dissemination.Develop project plans, timelines, and progress reports, and manage project deliverablesCoordinate work done by project team, provide leadership and technical guidance to project staff and interns; andDisseminate and report progress to the funder and other stakeholders in local, state and national settings.Performs related tasks as assigned.RequirementsQualificationsRequired:Graduate degree with research and analytic experience.Have knowledge and understanding of health and social issues facing the American Indian and Alaska Native population and a desire to promote the delivery of appropriate health services and public health interventions to this population.Knowledge of processes needed in planning, implementing and evaluating projects.Coordinating work with multi-disciplinary staff including Executive Leadership, Division Leadership, Program Management, Epidemiologists, and Evaluators. Experience with applied research methods and techniques,Knowledge of national, state, and local surveillance data and/or surveysProficiently use software programs such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, and statistical analysis software (Stata, SAS, R).Demonstrate cultural competency in working collaboratively with American Indian and Alaska Native communities.Write and speak with clarity and precision about Indigenous research, scientific methods, and public health concepts to both technical and community audiencesDemonstrate program management, organizational and coordination skills.Set priorities and monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information and activities for reporting.Assess situations and make clear and timely decisions in the best interests of the organization.Show initiative and work with minimal supervision; Work independently or in a team environment-whichever is considered appropriate for the situation; Operate effectively in a team-based environment; andEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, colleagues, public officials, representatives of other agencies and organizations, community members and Relatives.Work well under pressure and stress, meet multiple and often competing deadlines.Work varied hours, including evenings and weekends as required.Candidates must complete a background check as part of the hiring process.Some travel may be requiredPreferred:Master of Public Health preferredTwo years of experience with Indigenous and/or community-based research preferred.Experience working with American Indian and Alaska Native populations strongly preferredOther Requirements:Valid Washington State driver's license, proof of car insurance and use of a personal vehicle.Candidates must complete an acceptable Background Check as part of the hiring process.Work Environment:SIHB staff work four (4) ten (10) hour shifts per week on site. Standard hours are 7 am to 6 pm, 4 days a week, with occasional extra hours for events or to meet deadlines.Work varied hours, including evenings and weekends as required.Some travel may be required.