HIV Prevention Project Coordinator

Public Health Management Corporation•Philadelphia, PA

1d•$72,000 - $76,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH), through the Division of Disease Control’s Health Center #1, provides a range of medical and support services to registered patients, including testing and treatment for common STDs and HIV testing and prevention services. To advance Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) efforts locally and support the Scaling up HIV prevention Services in Sexual Health Clinics (SHIPS), PDPH is seeking qualified candidates to work as the HIV Prevention Project Coordinator for Health Center #1 (HC#1), the City’s largest sexual health clinic. The HIV Prevention Project Coordinator will support HIV prevention services, including the provision of PrEP, PEP, and other evidence-based prevention strategies within the clinic setting. This role involves overseeing the development and implementation of innovative strategies to improve HIV prevention services, creating partnerships with outside agencies, and developing quality improvement initiatives. Responsibilities include providing technical assistance and training to providers, developing instructional materials, staying current with quality improvement resources and HIV guidelines, serving as a liaison between EHE teams and clinic staff, preparing reports for the CDC, and collaborating with DDC Epidemiology staff.

Requirements

Minimum two (2) years of work experience related to public health, health policy and planning, health education and/or clinical service delivery.
Completion of a bachelor’s degree program (in public health or related field) at an accredited college or university with a minimum of the experience listed above.
Experience using electronic health records and Microsoft Office suite.
Experience creating reports.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of public health practice, HIV and STI-related experience preferred.
Knowledge and understanding of the local healthcare landscape and environment.
Knowledge of community engagement principles, social and structural determinants of health, and principles of health and racial equity.
Experience delivering culturally responsive, gender affirming, and inclusive services.
Experience presenting complex health concepts in plain language.
Experience promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.
Bilingual (Spanish) a plus, but not required.
Completion of a master’s degree program in public health or a related field may count toward one year of public health program or HIV care management experience.

Responsibilities

Conducts basic sexual health history and assessment to work with patients to determine HIV prevention needs.
Works collaboratively with clinical team to develop and update PrEP and PEP protocols with a focus on engaging patients in low barrier PrEP care.
Implements and monitors quality control initiatives related to HIV prevention services.
Develops and implements innovative, evidence-informed programs to increase PrEP capacity at HC#1, both through expanding the program and appropriately referring patients to community-based practices.
Supports the clinical team in providing what is necessary to initiate and maintain patients on PEP and PrEP as appropriate, including supportive services that can enhance patient-centered risk reduction counseling, insurance and benefits navigation, etc.
Collaborates with project staff from other PDPH programs, including the STD Control Program and DHH, in promoting PrEP for HC1.
Supports HIV Prevention activities, collaborates with and fills gaps of the HIV Prevention Specialist.
Demonstrates an ability to contribute to an environment that celebrates diversity and differences within Philadelphia communities, especially related to socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, and ethnicity.
Participates in DHH equity activities.
Collaborates with the clinical and social worker team as appropriate.
Maintains communication between inter- and intra-agency service providers for successful coordination of services.
Maintains patient records of all activities and interactions.
Assists in documenting program activities and reporting program outcomes as required.
Participates in trainings and conferences as requested.
Performs all other duties, as assigned and necessary for clinic operations.