Building Location:Building D - Miller Dwan Medical Center - EH Duluth

Department:48260 Office of CEO

Job Description:Reporting to the Vice President of Public Policy, the Manager of Tribal Government Relations will serve as the primary liaison between Essentia Health and the tribal governments in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. This role is critical in fostering strong relationships with tribal communities, understanding and advocating for their health care needs, and ensuring that Essentia Health is responsive to the unique needs of Indigenous communities across the region. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in shaping and communicating Essentia Health’s initiatives to support Indigenous health and work with tribal nations to help build culturally responsive patient care within Essentia.

Education Qualifications:

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in political science, American Indian Studies, public administration, communications, or similar field

Key Responsibilities:

Establish and maintain credibility with tribal nations through consistent, respectful, and culturally appropriate engagementRepresent Essentia Health to tribal leaders and communities, attend tribal meetings and events, provide input, and connect leadership to advocacy opportunitiesDevelop and implement a tribal relations strategy that enhances Essentia Health’s partnerships with tribal nationsMonitor legislative and regulatory actions impacting tribal health and advocate for policies that benefit tribal communitiesCoordinate with internal Essentia Health Departments on relevant topics related to tribal health care issuesBuild and support relationships with tribal organizations, health care stakeholders, and public policy expertsManage and support organizational advocacy efforts and campaigns, including tours and events at Essentia Health facilities to connect tribal leaders and policymakers to Essentia Health leadershipCollaborate with organizational initiatives elevating culturally responsive care for our Indigenous communities, patients and colleaguesOther duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Five (5) or more years of related experience in tribal relations, health care policy development, business, or related fieldsKnowledge of and respect for Native American values, cultures, and traditions in Indian CountryAbility to serve as a credible and trusted liaison between Essentia and tribal governments, ensuring open, respectful, and culturally appropriate communication to foster mutual trust and collaborationAbility to work independently, manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and be part of a team working towards a common goalProven track record as a collaborator and self-starter who exercises discretion and independent judgment

FTE:1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:Day Rotation (United States of America)

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Holidays:No

Call Obligation:No

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