Employment Opportunities

About NSHC…

Norton Sound Health Corporation (NSHC), headquartered in Nome, Alaska, was founded in 1970 to serve the health care needs of the Inupiat, Siberian Yup'ik, and Yup'ik people of the Bering Strait region of northwest Alaska. NSHC was one of the first Native American health organizations in the country to assume complete responsibility for medical care of the people it serves. For more information about NSHC and the region we serve, look here.

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How do I apply?

Interested individuals can apply for open NSHC positions by coming to the Human Resources office between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm and completing the application. NSHC applications may also be mailed to Human Resources at P. O. Box 966, Nome, AK 99762 Attention: Employment Manager or faxed to (907) 443-2085 Attention: Employment Manager. The name of the position for which you are applying and 3 personal references must be on the application for consideration. To download a printable NSHC application, please click here. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, please click here. You will need this to print the application.

What happens during the Recruitment process?

NSHC is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified individuals as part of its mission to provide the best quality healthcare possible. All job applications are carefully reviewed to determine if the applicant meets the position’s requirements for skills and qualifications.

NSHC also conducts employment verification checks and criminal background and fingerprint checks for all positions. NSHC is covered by the Indian Child Protection Act (ICPA) and some applicants may be disqualified by criminal convictions from positions which involve regular contact with or control over children. If you have questions regarding ICPA, please contact the Human Resources Department for a list of covered positions and disqualifying crimes.

As a tribal organization which operates under the Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act, NSHC exercises an Alaskan Native/American Indian hiring preference under PL 93-638.

All successful applicants will be required to provide current immunization records (MMR, hepatitis), proof of rubella immunity, TB skin test (PPD) status documentation, current license/certification (if applicable) and proof of citizenship or legal residency (i.e. Social Security card and drivers license/identification card, birth certificate, legalized resident documents, etc.).