About the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB)

The Northwest Tribes have long recognized the need to exercise control over the design and development of health care delivery systems in their local communities. To this end, they formed the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (also referred to as NPAIHB or “the Board”) in 1972.

Guided by a vision of “Health and Wellness for the Seventh Generation,” NPAIHB is a 501(c)3 designated (non-profit) organization and Tribal organization, P.L. 93-638, under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA) serving the 43 federally recognized Tribes in the states of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington (Northwest Tribes). Tribes become voting members of the Board through resolutions passed by their governing body. Each member Tribe designates a delegate to serve on the NPAIHB Board of Directors.

Led by our Board of Directors, NPAIHB’s mission is to “eliminate health disparities and improve the quality of life of American Indians and Alaska Natives by supporting Northwest Tribes in their delivery of culturally appropriate, high-quality health programs and services.” We have a staff of over 120 professionals dedicated to advancing Tribal health for the 7th generation in the Pacific Northwest.

The NPAIHB’s Strategic Plan 2025-2030 can be found here.

Job Title:                 NWTEC Senior Evaluator

Reports to:             NWTEC Senior PD Evaluator and Principal Investigator

Initial Salary Range:   $105,000 - $132,000 annually

Benefits:                  Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance, Retirement Contributions, PTO, and Paid Holidays

Funded Through:     September 30, 2026, position is able to be extended dependent of funding

Classification:           Salaried, Exempt

Status:                     Full-Time (1.00 FTE), Regular w/ Benefits

Location:                 Portland, OR (Hybrid or remote upon approval)

Position Summary

The NWTEC Senior Evaluator (Senior Evaluator) will be responsible for developing and supporting all aspects of evaluation planning and implementation for and with NPAIHB and NW Tribes. These include designing evaluation plans with appropriate qualitative, quantitative, and/or mixed methods methodologies.  This position will also design data collection tools, collection protocols and procedures, data management and analysis strategies, and reports. The Senior Evaluator will work with the Prevention and Evaluation Specialists, NWTEC staff and NPAIHB Project Directors and Managers to develop and present training as needed on evaluation topics such as survey design, Community Asset Mapping, or qualitative data collection and analysis.  This position will support the Evaluation Core in providing technical assistance and assisting in dissemination of project and/or grant related materials and information.

The Senior Evaluator must have high level technical, verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with funders, Northwest Tribes and State or Federal partners.

The Senior Evaluator reports to the NWTEC Senior PD Evaluator and Principal Investigator This scope of work is housed within the NWTEC Division.

This position is based at NPAIHB’s offices in Portland, Oregon. Local travel and/or overnight travel outside of the area is required approximately 20% of the time.

Essential Functions

NWTEC Senior Evaluator Functions

·       Provides evaluation training and technical assistance support in alignment with NPAIHB Strategic Plan

·       Assist with the design and development of Evaluation Core materials and training materials and documents; including primary intake and evaluation planning, data analysis and reporting templates.

·       Participates in and supports all NPAIHB evaluation related grant meetings and program discussions

·       Direct and assist with data collection, data entry, and data quality assurance for evaluation projects.

·       Assists with conducting long-term and short-term research (including literature reviews, document reviews, surveys, feasibility studies, and research studies) to guide program development, improvement of services, and development of Tribally based best practices for NW Tribes

·       Supports the creation and implementation of capacity building and quality improvement strategies based on the needs and priorities of Northwest Tribes

·       Direct and assist with development and maintenance of the Evaluation Core ClickUp project tracking.

·       Carries out updated evaluation priorities throughout the year, as directed by Northwest Tribes, and through the NPAIHB Strategic Planning process and/or annual federal and state policy priorities

·       Assist with special projects as assigned by the NWTEC Senior PD Evaluator and PI or NWTEC Director

Administrative and Reporting Functions

·       Attend team, Division, and Board meetings to stay informed about project updates, provide input, and collaborate with NPAIHB projects and staff.

·       Complete required confidentiality and security training and abide by NWTEC’s data governance policies.

·       Supports the preparation and submission of all required project reports within for evaluation projects.

·       Provide general administrative support (including preparing and submitting purchase orders, assisting with travel arrangements, etc.) as requested by NWTEC projects.

·       Engages staff in the collection of pertinent data to meet reporting requirements

·       Maintains well-organized filing systems for all Evaluation related required documentation and supporting records (both electronic and hard copy) in compliance with both NPAIHB and funding agency requirements, including securely archiving files as appropriate

·       Submits a Monthly Activity Report (MAR) to the Project Director at the end of each month, and any additional reports required to track project activities as needed

Other Duties

·       Performs other duties as assigned by the Senior Evaluator PD and Principal Investigator, NWTEC Director or Executive Director or designee

Standards of Conduct

·       Act in service to the Tribes and Tribal communities we serve

·       Uphold the Mission, Values, and Vision of the NPAIHB

·       Maintain the highest level of confidentiality with all NPAIHB information and documentation

·       Consistently exhibit professional behavior and a high degree of personal and professional integrity and impartiality appropriate to the responsible and confidential nature of the position

·       Exercise good judgment and initiative in performance of duties and responsibilities

·       Demonstrate high emotional intelligence in the performance of all duties and responsibilities

·       Orientation toward learning, innovation, service, and the building of second-line leadership

·       Commitment to building an organizational culture which centers NPAIHB’s service to Tribes, promotes professional excellence, and builds an environment where employees grow and thrive

·       Commitment to build an inclusive workplace across a range of identities and experiences, including (but not limited to) geography, age, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, class, language, disability, religion, spiritual practices, and immigration status

·       Sees diversity as a strength, and equity as a baseline

·       Work in a cooperative manner with all levels of management and with all NPAIHB staff

·       Effectively plan, organize workload, and schedule time to meet workload demands

·       Use reasonable judgment to consistently display professional work attire during normal business hours, and/or dress appropriately for the workday, space, or event in lieu of a formal dress code

·       Be present, available, and responsive for meetings and calls during regular working hours

·       Commit to sharing knowledge and building expertise by participating in all virtual spaces in our workplace with cameras on

·       Show consideration by communicating effectively and building collective understanding

·       Recognize relationships are the cornerstone of NPAIHB’s work by treating all NPAIHB delegates/ alternates, partners, staff, and American Indian/Alaska Native people with dignity and respect

·       Participate willingly in NPAIHB activities

Qualifications

Education

Minimum education required:

·       Master’s Degree in Public Health or Health-related field, and 10 years’ experience.

·       Bachelors of Arts of Science in Public Health or a related field, with 15 years’ experience.

Experience

Minimum experience required:

·       At least ten (10) years of experience practicing in their field, using multiple types of data including qualitive and quantitative data.

·       At least ten (10) years of professional experience working with Tribes, Tribal organizations, Tribal communities, or Tribal health clinics

·       Two or more years’ experience conducting research and literature reviews on public health or related issues.

·       Two or more years’ experience developing written reports or products for technical and lay audiences

·       One or more years providing administrative support with progressively more responsibility.

Additional experience preferred:

·       NWT

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

·       Demonstrated knowledge, discretion, tact, judgment, and overall ability in working effectively with federal, Tribal, and other professionals, and facilitating participation and partnership.

·       Proficiency with computer applications (specifically Adobe, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office Suite programs)

·       Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

·       Excellent verbal and technical writing skills, including good spelling and grammatical skills, and the ability to produce polished writing under a deadline

·       Excellent research and analysis skills

·       Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills; and the ability to develop productive working relationships with colleagues and partners.

·       Must be sensitive to cross-cultural differences, and able to work effectively within their context

·       Ability to work with minimal supervision, exercise initiative, and make independent decisions and recommendations

·       Ability to make professional oral presentations in settings at the national, regional, and community levels, as well as in Tribal settings

·       Ability to complete tasks in a timely and accurate manner

·       Experience working in a virtual environment with remote partners and teams.

·       Ability to travel occasionally (approximately 20% of the time)

Probationary Period

External applicants must agree to serve a minimum six-month probationary period during which time their employment can be terminated at will. For the purpose of evaluating job performance, internal applicants must agree to serve a minimum six-month probationary period when job duties change significantly.

Worksite Location

NPAIHB generally requires employees to work in its main office, located in Portland, OR. Under certain circumstances, however, the NPAIHB may allow employees to work from home, on a case-by-case basis. The Executive Director, the employee’s direct supervisor, or the employee may suggest teleworking as a possible work arrangement. NPAIHB considers circumstances such as, but not limited to, whether the employee is organized, has proven their ability to work independently, has completed their probationary period, has a good work record, has no record of abuse of leave, the duties and responsibilities of their position, travel requirements, funding source stipulations, and other considerations.

Telework is not an entitlement, nor a Board-wide benefit. NPAIHB retains discretion to withdraw, alter, modify, cancel, or otherwise terminate an employee’s eligibility for telework on a case-by-case basis, in its sole discretion.

Work Conditions

Physical Demands

This position:

·       Frequently involves sedentary work (exerting up to 10 pounds of force and/or a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body)

·       Occasionally involves light work (exerting up to 20 pounds of force and/or up to 10 pounds of force and/or a negligible amount of force to move objects)

Physical Requirements

This position:

·       Consistently requires the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and expressing or exchanging ideas or important instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly

·       Constantly requires working with fingers, rather than the whole hand or arm

·       Constantly requires repetitive movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

·       Often requires walking or moving about to accomplish tasks

·       Occasionally requires standing and/or sitting for sustained periods of time

·       Occasionally requires ascending or descending stairs or ramps using feet and legs and/or hands and arms

·       Occasionally requires raising objects from a lower to a higher position, or moving objects horizontally

·       Occasionally requires stooping, which entails the use of the lower extremities and back muscles

·       Infrequently requires crouching

Typical Environmental Conditions

The worker is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes, and is occasionally subject to outside environmental conditions.

Travel Requirements

Local travel and/or overnight travel outside of the area is required about 20% of the time. Attendance at quarterly NPAIHB Board Meetings is required, upon request of Supervisor, Division Director or other members of Management Team.

Disclaimer

The individual must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing a significant safety threat to self or others describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

Except as provided by Title 25, U.S.C. § 450e(b), which allows for Indian preference in hiring, the NPAIHB does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, politics, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, veteran or military status, genetic information, ancestry or any other characteristic protected by law.