Assistant Director, Bureau of HIV/STD Field Services

Health Research, Inc. • Albany, NY

2d • Remote

About The Position

The Assistant Director, Bureau of HIV/STD Field Services, will assist the Director in all aspects of programming such as overseeing policy and program development; program planning, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation; and CQI activities related to the direct provision of Partner Services, prevention strategies (i.e. Linkage to PrEP); disease intervention through partner notification, disease screening, and linkage to care services for persons at risk for/with HIV and STD throughout New York State. Responsibilities also include assisting with the oversight of field staff and county contracts that support partner services programs throughout NYS. The incumbent will assist in oversight of BHSFS activities involving HIV Testing and associated initiatives as well as cross bureau collaboration. Duties also include assisting with daily oversight and coordination of administrative operations, supervision of program staff, and participation in strategic planning for the Bureau. As part of the Division management team, the incumbent will ensure compliance with goals and objectives of the Bureau and Division of HIV/STD Epidemiology, Evaluation and Partner Services. Other duties include representing the AIDS Institute and the Department at internal and external meetings and community forums, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and five years of experience in the direction and management of an HIV/AIDS or other relevant program in a public health, health/human services, health regulatory program or community-based services organization; OR nine years of such experience.
• The years of experience must have included policy formulation, program planning, design, implementation, evaluation, and/or allocation of resources.
• At least three years of experience must have included supervision of staff and program management.
• A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.
• Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.
• Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
• The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire.

Nice To Haves

• A Master of Public Health (MPH) degree
• At least five years of program management experience
• At least five years of experience with HIV and/or STD program and policy development
• At least five years of supervisory experience of public health staff
• At least two years of experience working with internal and external partners
• Demonstrated experience with public speaking in a local, state or national setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in all aspects of programming such as overseeing policy and program development; program planning, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation; and CQI activities related to the direct provision of Partner Services, prevention strategies (i.e. Linkage to PrEP); disease intervention through partner notification, disease screening, and linkage to care services for persons at risk for/with HIV and STD throughout New York State.
• Assist with the oversight of field staff and county contracts that support partner services programs throughout NYS.
• Assist in oversight of BHSFS activities involving HIV Testing and associated initiatives as well as cross bureau collaboration.
• Assist with daily oversight and coordination of administrative operations, supervision of program staff, and participation in strategic planning for the Bureau.
• Ensure compliance with goals and objectives of the Bureau and Division of HIV/STD Epidemiology, Evaluation and Partner Services.
• Represent the AIDS Institute and the Department at internal and external meetings and community forums, and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance - Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from
• Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit
• Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave
• Tuition support - Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities
• Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan. HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses
• Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees