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.
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 announced concurrently under Direct Hire Authority. Please review vacancy announcement number IHS-R1-NN-969725-DH for eligibility requirements. NOTE: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement.
NOTE: This position is being re-advertised to solicit additional candidates. Applicants who previously applied need not re-apply unless submitting updated and/or missing information.
The Clinical Director has full responsibility for the overall administration and direction of the medical staff and ancillary staff. The Clinical Director reports to the Chief Executive Officer. (The salary varies depending on Clinical Specialty.)
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