Indian Health Service

Are you interested in a federal career serving American Indians and Alaska Natives across Indian Country? Join the IHS for next week's monthly recruitment information session on July 23 to learn more about career opportunities and their locations, the IHS mission, scholarship, externship, and loan repayment programs, and more. Scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/3U86JJj to register today. #NativeHealth #IndianCountry

The new Akiachak Native Community Clinic, a facility that recently opened in Akiachak, Alaska, will provide health care services to a remote community stretching along a bend of the Kuskokwim River about 18 miles northeast of Bethel. The new clinic, about three times the size of the old one, highlights the partnership between the Indian Health Service, Akiachak’s tribal government, regional tribal health provider Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation, and the nonprofit Rasmuson Foundation. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e8iQtYbg

Are you interested in a career supporting the delivery of health care with the Indian Health Service? The IHS Office of Human Resources is recruiting 30 remote entry-level human resources specialists. Positions are starting at the GS-5 and GS-7 grades with the potential for promotion to GS-12. This is a great opportunity to learn a new occupation with tremendous growth potential. The announcement will close after 250 applications are received. Apply today to join the IHS team: https://lnkd.in/eC6EetSC (Indian Preference – The IHS is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified applicants who meet the Secretary of the Interior's definition of Indian for appointment to vacancies within the IHS in accordance with established IHS policy as outlined in the Indian Health Manual Part 7, Chapter 3.)

IHS Director Roselyn Tso visited sites in the Billings Area this week, including a stop at the Eagle Seeker Community Center in Billings, Montana. The Billings Urban Indian Health and Wellness Center, which operates from the community center, is an IHS-funded urban Indian organization that reaches patients in Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, and South Dakota. "What I'm taking away today is just the great need that we still have in the mental health and behavioral health space. And that programs like this make a difference," said Director Tso. Read more about her visit: https://lnkd.in/eii2ffhA

Are you interested in a career supporting the delivery of health care with the Indian Health Service? The IHS Office of Human Resources is recruiting 30 entry-level human resources specialists. Positions are starting at the GS-5 and GS-7 grades with the potential for promotion to GS-12. This is a great opportunity to learn a new occupation with tremendous growth potential. If you are interested, get registered in USAJobs and get your resume ready. The IHS will announce these positions on July 15th and will close the announcement after 250 applications are received. These are remote positions and it is expected that the announcement will close within a day or two. (Indian Preference – The IHS is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified applicants who meet the Secretary of the Interior's definition of Indian for appointment to vacancies within the IHS in accordance with established IHS policy as outlined in the Indian Health Manual Part 7, Chapter 3.)

The IHS recently released an updated webpage dedicated to Two-Spirit and LGBTQI+ issues, designed to be a comprehensive hub for information, support, and advocacy: https://www.ihs.gov/lgbt/ It offers educational materials, health care resources, and community support networks tailored specifically for Two-Spirit and LGBTQI+ individuals. This is a testament to our commitment to ensuring accessibility and inclusivity, providing a digital space where individuals can find the support they need, free from judgment and discrimination. Read more in our latest blog from National HIV & Hepatitis C Program Consultant Rick Haverkate: https://bit.ly/3S4pTQh

Enhance your skills in health care provision, disease control, and prevention with an online CHR ECHO group. Engage with peers and specialists to improve the quality of care for American Indian and Alaska Native people. One-hour zoom sessions are held the 3rd Monday of each month at 12 pm PT. For more information and to register before the next session on July 15, visit bit.ly/4bAYugw.

The IHS is accepting applications for the second round of cooperative agreements for the Ending the HIV, HCV, and Syphilis Epidemics in Indian Country program, also called ETHIC II, until July 31. An instructional webinar on how to write and submit an application for funding will be held on July 11 at 3:00 pm ET. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3XSQnrp This initiative aims to implement effective and innovative strategies, interventions, approaches, and services to reduce new HIV, HCV, and syphilis infections among tribal communities in the U.S. #NativeHealth #IndianCountry

The deadline for new three-year funding to improve care for American Indian and Alaska Native people living with dementia, their caregivers, and their communities is next week. Eligible tribes, tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations already providing dementia care can apply for up to $200,000 in the first budget year to enhance culturally relevant services, improve care coordination, and plan for the future. Apply by July 16: bit.ly/4bJv2nW

Interested in discovering more from IHS leadership on the topic of multi-tenant domain considerations? You won’t want to miss out on the Health IT Modernization Program tribal consultation and urban confer on August 8 at 1:30 p.m. ET. Sign up by scanning the QR code or clicking this link: https://bit.ly/3RYyAeM #HealthITModernization #NativeHealth #IndianCountry