U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Indian Health Service: The Federal Health Program for American Indians and Alaska Natives
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Diversity Management - Equal Employment Opportunity

DM/EEO Policies

  • Secretary's Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
    Memorandum
    To: All HHS Employees
    From: Kathleen Sebelius The Secretary
    Subject: EEO Policy Statement

    The mission of the Department of Health and Human Services is to protect the health of all Americans and provide essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves. Fundamental to our mission is our obligation to honor the diversity of our workforce and ensure all employees are treated with respect and dignity.

    I fully understand and support the value of diversity in improving organizational efficiency and effectiveness. My goal is to create a climate of innovation, opportunity, and success within the Department that capitalizes on the cultural, professional, ethnic, and personal diversity of our workforce.

    Additionally, I am equally committed to the full and meaningful implementation of Equal Employment Opportunity policies for all HHS employees and applicants. My goal is to create an environment within HHS, free of discrimination, where all employees may work without fear of reprisal or discriminatory harassment; where qualified employees and applicants with disabilities receive reasonable accommodations; and where all employees are recognized for their individual performance and contributions to HHS, without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, age, religion, disability (physical or mental), status as a parent, sexual orientation, or other non-merit factor.

    I fully expect all employees and supervisors to adopt these goals. With your support and participation, we can ensure workforce diversity and equal opportunity are two of our greatest strengths.

  • IHS Director's Equal Employment Opportunity Diversity Policy Statement (PDF - 42KB)
  • Reasonable Accommodation Policy
  • Sexual Harassment Policy (PDF - 60KB)
  • Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Management Directive 110
  • EEOC Management Directive 715
  • HHS EEO and Diversity Management Policy and Procedures Manual and Forms

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