The Indian Health Service (IHS) is the principal federal health care provider and health advocate for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN). The IHS goal is to raise Indian health status to the highest possible level. IHS provides leadership and direction to programs and activities designed to improve health outcomes to over 1.9 million AI/AN through a system of IHS, Tribal and Urban operated facilities and programs.
For information on the IHS visit IHS.GOV
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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This position is being re-announced to solicit additional candidates; applicants who previously applied to this announcements need not reapply unless submitting updated information and/or missing forms.
ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Chinle Service Unit, Pinon Outpatient Department, Pinon Health Center, Pinon, AZ
POSITION DETAILS: Permanent - One (1) Vacancy
Salary range: $31,315.00- $45,376.00 ( Annually)
Promotion potential: GS-06
Merit Promotion Position: Yes
Travel Required: No
Supervisory/Managerial Position: No
Relocation Expenses Paid: No, Relocation expenses are NOT authorized and will NOT be paid.
Is position covered by PL 101-630? Yes (See item # 2 in the How to Apply Tab)
Is drug testing required? No
Is government housing available? No
Is this a bargaining unit position? Yes
See http://www.ihs.gov/jobsatihs/ for more details.