HIV/STD Director - Public Health

County of Mecklenburg, NC•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates program development, fiscal management, and grants management activities of Mecklenburg County Public Health’s HIV/STD Programs. Programs that includes HIV/STD Prevention & Education, Investigations & Surveillance, Ryan White Services and Ending the HIV Epidemic Initiatives. Collaborates and builds relationships with community partners to enhance Community Engagement activities around HIV/STD Prevention efforts. Recommends new services and programs through contracts with community partners. Aligns the strategic goals of the programs with those of the Public Health Department and the County, implementing strategies to achieve these goals, assuring compliance with state and federal requirements

Requirements

Minimum of ten years of relevant experience; including five years of supervisory experience.
Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Business Administration or related field.
Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License.
May require a Mecklenburg County Operator’s Permit if required to drive a County vehicle.
Knowledge of Operational characteristics, services, and activities of health care programs and clinics within the County
Knowledge of Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and procedure operational needs
Knowledge of Principles and practices of program development and administration
Knowledge of Modern and complex principles, procedures, methods, and techniques of managing HIV/STD programs
Knowledge of Universal precautions and infection control practices
Knowledge of Advanced principles of budget preparation and control
Knowledge of Regulations pertaining to federal grants management (allowability of costs, uniform guidance)
Knowledge of Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
Knowledge of Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations
Knowledge of Current research and best practices pertaining to the field of HIV/STD Prevention and Management
Skills Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
Skills Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Skills Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Skills Talking to others to convey information effectively
Skills Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
Abilities Building Trust: Interacting with others in way that instills confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization
Abilities Building Strategic Work Relationships: Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
Abilities Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships
Abilities Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided
Abilities Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences
Abilities Formal Presentations: Presenting ideas effectively to individuals or groups; delivering presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience
Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Public Health, Public Administration, business administration or related field

Responsibilities

Provide oversight for all services and activities of the HIV/STD Division throughout the County.
Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, grants, budgets, and HIV/STD priorities.
Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assess and monitor internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement and review with the Assistant Health Director of Preventive Health.
Supervise senior health program leadership personnel.
Manage and participate in the development and administration of the HIV/STD Programs annual budgets; forecasts funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; may direct the monitoring of and approval of expenditures; implements budget adjustments as necessary.
Conduct a variety of organizational and operational studies/investigations; supervise preparation of required statistical reports; recommend modifications to programs, policies, protocols and procedures as appropriate.
Chair or serve on committees, special project teams, or task forces as may be required or assigned.
Research and identify community health needs, recommend strategies, coordinate and evaluate programs that identify and prevent the spread of communicable diseases in the community by translating behavioral change research and theory into practice.
Analyze epidemiological communicable disease data, interprets the results to identify HIV/STD patterns in the community; develops control, intervention and prevention strategies.
Oversee the design and evaluation of protocols, data collection instruments and data management tools for use in conducting communicable disease epidemiologic investigations and disease surveillance.
Respond in writing and in person to media inquiries regarding HIV/STD matters; prepare and present presentations around HIV/STD as requested or required.
Respond in cases of urgent and/or emergent events that require public health interventions. Employees may be trained for and assigned duties unrelated to their regular work; work outside normal business hours and workdays and/or in a different work location may be required. Emergency events include, but are not limited to, communicable disease outbreaks, severe weather situations (e.g. snow or ice storms, tornados, hurricanes), natural disasters (e.g. earthquakes), fire, or power outages, and acts of terrorism.