HIV Retention Coordinator - Specialty Care Clinic

Georgia Department of Public Health•Athens, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles. The Northeast Health District’s Ryan White Program is seeking a dedicated HIV Retention Coordinator to improve engagement and retention in HIV medical care among minority and underserved communities. This role strengthens the HIV care continuum by linking newly diagnosed individuals into the Ryan White Program, re-engaging clients that have fallen out of care, and increasing access to Patient Assistance Programs such as the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP). This position is funded through Ryan White Part B Minority AIDS Initiative. As an HIV Retention Coordinator within the Specialty Care Clinic at the Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience performing work related to area of assignment
Six (6) years of experience performing work related to area of assignment
Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

Implement linkage-to-care protocols for newly diagnosed individuals, including enrollment into the Ryan White program.
Assist with scheduling client intake, reactivation and completion of enrollment into various Patient Assistance Programs that support HIV treatment and care.
Use team and data-driven approaches to retain clients in HIV medical care.
Identity and resolve barriers to care, such as transportation and medication assistance.
Develop and/or utilize tools to identify and re-engage clients that have fallen out of care.
Collaborate with a variety of stakeholders, including health departments, medical providers, correctional facilities, and organizations that provide housing and other support services.
Conduct community outreach and provider education to enhance HIV awareness and perinatal coordination.
Establish new partnerships based on the needs identified within the Ryan White Program.
Serve as a District Perinatal Coordinator and ensure proper testing and treatment is provided to pregnant individuals with HIV/AIDS and their infants.
Actively contribute and/or lead workgroups, planning coalitions focused on HIV care, and other quality assurance/quality improvement projects.
Support partner services, targeted testing, outreach and education to minority communities.
Assist medical providers and case managers with referrals for services that support HIV outcomes.
Complete data entry and reporting activities as required by local, state, and federal agencies.