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Health Scientist Administrator- Tribal Health Research

Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
Office of the Director
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Summary

Thank you for your interest in these Health Scientist Administrator positions. We are accepting applications through vacancy announcements NIH-GR-DE-23-12097718 and NIH-GR-MP-23-12099536 between September 18 and September 27, 2023.

We are not accepting applications through this announcement NIH-OD-FA-23-12111261.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
09/11/2023 to 09/27/2023
Salary
$94,199 to - $172,075 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12 - 14
Location
2 vacancies in the following location:
Montgomery County, MD
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
14
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
NIH-OD-FA-23-12111261
Control number
747078300

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Clarification from the agency

You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. Foreign nationals or legal permanent residents are not eligible for consideration. This job is also open to USPHS Commissioned Corps Officers and Call-To-Active Duty (CAD) Candidates.

Duties

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This position is located within the Tribal Health Research Office (THRO), Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives (DPCPSI), Office of the Director (OD), National Institutes of Health (NIH). The NIH Tribal Health Research Office (THRO) was established in 2015 to ensure meaningful input from and collaboration with Tribal Nations on NIH policies, programs, and priorities. It serves as the central point of contact at NIH for federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes throughout the U.S. and the coordination hub for all Tribal health research activities at NIH. The THRO team is focused on enhancing capacity for research in Native communities, promoting opportunities for the next generation of AI/AN researchers, and disseminating transparent and culturally aware information about NIH and biomedical and behavioral research. Part of the Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives (DPCPSI) in the Office of the Director (OD), THRO also provides technical support to the NIH Tribal Advisory Committee (TAC) and drives agency-wide progress related to the NIH Strategic Plan for Tribal Health Research.

THRO is seeking two energetic, highly motivated, detail-oriented professionals with excellent technical report writing skills and analytics to develop, in collaboration with the THRO leadership relevant NIH AI/AN research and workforce development metrics, analyses, portfolios and reports; develop publications and reports on critical cross-cutting AI/AN substantive issues and findings; as well as develop and implement significant NIH-wide AI/AN policy guidelines and initiatives.

The Health Scientist Administrator will use their expertise to assist with the coordination of THRO initiatives, projects and collaborative opportunities. In response to Tribal Consultation, they will develop research, training, and workforce development initiatives related to AI/AN health equity, disease prevention, and health promotion as well as advance policies and guidelines related to tribal research ethics and protocols. In this role they will also and disseminate information and guidance on findings related to AI/AN social, behavioral, and biomedical science, disease prevention, and health promotion research. The ideal candidate should have expertise in collaboratively working with or in American Indian and Alaska Native communities and/or Native serving organizations. The incumbent will apply their knowledge of AI/AN research to promote collaborative research across NIH, HHS, the broader extramural community and in partnership with Tribal Nations. A major component of the position also involves working with NIH THRO staff and other relevant Offices of the OD to coordinate policy and research development as well as intramural training activities related to AI/AN research protocols, ethics, and methodologies.

On behalf of THRO, the incumbent serves as a contact in interactions, collaborations, and initiatives both inside and outside the federal government. They will represent the NIH and THRO as an active participant on interagency and inter-departmental groups focusing on AI/AN issues and related public health issues.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

See vacancy announcement during the open period for position requirements.

Qualifications

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Education

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Additional information

  • We are not collecting applications through this posting.
  • A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
  • PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should apply online to this announcements noted above to receive consideration.
  • The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.
  • The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus.
  • Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Visit our Applicant FAQs page for helpful information on the application process.
  • Visit our Total Compensation page and this sample for a detailed look into the benefits, awards, leave, retirement, and other incentives employees may receive as part of a rewarding work environment.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

See vacancy announcement during the open period for how you will be evaluated.

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