Cancer Project Coordinator

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:

Cancer Project Coordinator Reports to:

Cancer & Tobacco Projects Director Initial Salary Range:

$58,500 - $68,500 annually

Benefits:

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

June 29 th , 2026 pending additional funding

Classification:

Salaried, Exempt Status:

Full-Time (1.00 FTE), Regular w/

Benefits Location:

Portland, OR

JOB SUMMARY

Position Summary The Cancer Project Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and supporting the activities of NPAIHB's Northwest Tribal Comprehensive Cancer Project (NTCCP), including the NTCCP workplan, NTCCP coalition, and assisting NPAIHB member tribes with cancer control activities, with the goal of reducing cancer burdens for American Indian and Alaska Native people in the Northwest (OR, WA, and ID) through improved access to prevention, early detection, treatment, and survivor support. The Cancer Project Coordinator reports to the Cancer & Tobacco Projects Director, and is part of a team of three (3) public health professionals, along with the Cancer Project Manager. This scope of work is housed within the NW Tribal Epidemiology Center ("NWTEC" or "EpiCenter") 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 15% of the time. Essential Functions Cancer Project Coordinator Functions

• Provides NTCCP support in alignment with the NPAIHB Strategic Plan
• Supports the delivery of NTCCP's Cancer Coalition development and implementation for the NW Tribal Epidemiology Center, and for NPAIHB programs, including the NTCCP, and the CDC grant, along with future projects and services
• Participates in and supports all NPAIHB's NTCCP related grant meetings and program discussions
• Supports the NPAIHB's NTCCP 20-Year Plan, health education materials, website, and other media development, in collaboration with other NPAIHB staff, Tribal partners, and consultants
• Coordinates NTCCP coalition meetings, training, communications, and conferences involving Tribal partners, stakeholders, and partners both virtually and in person
• Provides technical assistance to NTCCP coalition, including sharing program information, education, prevention, screening, treatment, and survivorship data and resources with Tribal and coalition partners
• Supports Tribal requests for in-person event support, trainings, or other cancer focused activities
• Maintains and distributes education materials with coalition members, partners, staff, and other CDC-funded cancer programs
• Carries out updated NTCCP priorities throughout the year, as directed by Northwest Tribes, and through the NPAIHB Strategic Planning process and/or annual federal and state policy priorities
• Works closely with supervisor to support the identification of Northwest, federal, and state policy priorities related to NTCCP Administrative and Reporting Functions
• Works closely with the Cancer Project Manager and NTCCP Director to establish program goals and deliverables, work plans, and timelines
• Supports the preparation of all required project reports within the NTCCP
• Engages staff in the collection of pertinent data to meet reporting requirements
• Maintains well-organized filing systems for all NTCCP 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 Cancer & Tobacco Projects 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 Cancer & Tobacco Projects Director and/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
• : • Bachelor's Degree in Medicine, Behavioral Health, Public Health, Social Science or related field •A minimum of four years of demonstrated experience as a coordinator for a Tribal health program may serve as an acceptable substitute Experience Minimum experience required: • At least two (2) years of experience as a project coordinator • At least two (2) years of experience in event planning, health education, or program development • At least one (1) year of professional experience working with Tribes, Tribal organizations, Tribal communities, or Tribal health clinics Additional experience preferred: • Direct experience working with Northwest Tribes • Experience in the planning, organization, implementation, and follow-up of public health-related coalitions 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 partnerships among diverse stakeholders and organizations • Proficiency with computer applications (specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office Suite programs) • Strong writing skills, including good spelling and grammatical skills • Excellent interpersonal skills • Must be sensitive to cross-cultural differences, and able to work effectively within their context • Ability to work with minimal supervision, exercise initiative, and work effectively as a team member • Ability to complete tasks in a timely and accurate manner • Ability to travel frequently (approximately 15% 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. 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 overnight travel outside of the area required (approximately 15% of the time). Attendance at quarterly NPAIHB Board Meetings is occasionally required. These meetings are held both locally and hosted by our member tribes on a rotating basis, taking place during the third or fourth weeks of January, April, July, and October, and typically require a minimum stay of two overnights per meeting. 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.

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https://ats.rippling.com/npaihb/jobs

SEND RESUME AND APPLICATION TO

NPAIHB Human Resources Department 920 NW 17 th Avenue Portland, Oregon 97209

FAX:

(503) 228-8182

Email:

HR@npaihb.org