PrEP Coordinator - HIV/STI/HEP (PN 20013792)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

15h

About The Position

The Bureau of HIV, STI, and Viral Hepatitis is seeking a PrEP Coordinator (Pre-exposure prophylaxis Public Health Consultant) to help strengthen Ohio’s HIV prevention efforts. Advancing public health takes more than research and innovation—it requires dedicated professionals who can translate critical public health insights into real‑world impact. As statewide program consultant for Early Intervention Services (EIS), you'll play a pivotal role in Ohio’s HIV prevention strategy. You'll provide the training, coordination, program guidance, and accountability needed to ensure that PrEP and other prevention services reach the communities who need them most. Coordinate activities of EIS grantees and acts as statewide PrEP/PEP program consultant Monitor EIS outcomes and provides technical assistance/capacity-building Train EIS on Prevention Assistance Program Interventions (PAPI) enrollment, health benefits navigation, Medicaid, harm reduction & screenings for referrals to support services Collaborate with Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS), community organizations, syringe service programs, and regional EIS (testing, referrals, outreach/health education, PrEP retention, etc.) Track EIS caseloads to ensure equitable work distribution Conduct site visits with EIS-funded agencies Work with PAPI Coordinator to identify issues and prioritize system/training improvements Assist ODH program management with grant writing and annual progress reports Conduct literature reviews and attend trainings/conferences to maintain subject matter expertise Normal working hours are Monday through Friday 8\:00 am to 5\:00 pm. This is an hourly position , with a pay range of 12 on the 1199 Pay Range Schedule. Unusual Working Conditions: May require travel. Educational Transcript Requirements: Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within 5 working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration. Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree. At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation ) Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting. About Us: Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish. ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION. Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 12, Step 1 of the union (Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199) Pay Range Schedule ($31.74 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($33.35) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter. APPLICATION PROCEDURES: All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the online TALEO System. Paper applications will not be considered. Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed. STATUS OF POSTED POSITION: You can check the status of your application online by signing into your profile. Jobs you applied for will be listed. The application status is shown to the right of the position title and application submission details. BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE: The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. 6 months experience in providing direct service &/or consultation in a public health, community health, hospital &/or clinic setting, to include experience in program evaluation, grant review, developing & presenting training programs & in facilitating &/or working collaboratively with coalitions or groups AND completion of graduate core coursework in public health, health care, health administration or related field AND must be able to provide own transportation. OR 18 months experience in providing direct service &/or consultation in a public health, community health, hospital &/or clinic setting, to include experience in program evaluation, grant review, developing & presenting training programs & in facilitating &/or working collaboratively with coalitions or groups AND completion of undergraduate core coursework in public health, health care, health administration or related field AND must be able to provide own transportation. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. Primary Job Skill : Public Health Technical\: Human Services, Training Professional\: Coaching, Consultation, Developing Others, Collaboration, Critical Thinking Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria: Graduate or advanced degree in public health, healthcare or health administration Experience providing PrEP Navigation or education services Experience providing technical assistance or consultation to public health professionals Experience in developing and presenting training or public speaking Experience in community planning or organizing community meetings Experience writing instructional or informational program materials Experience working with HIV prevention methods Experience with computer software (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Experience analyzing training evaluation survey information Experience evaluating subgrantee/provider for performance All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria\: qualifications, experience, education, active disciplinary record, and work record.

Requirements

• 6 months experience in providing direct service &/or consultation in a public health, community health, hospital &/or clinic setting, to include experience in program evaluation, grant review, developing & presenting training programs & in facilitating &/or working collaboratively with coalitions or groups AND completion of graduate core coursework in public health, health care, health administration or related field AND must be able to provide own transportation.
• 18 months experience in providing direct service &/or consultation in a public health, community health, hospital &/or clinic setting, to include experience in program evaluation, grant review, developing & presenting training programs & in facilitating &/or working collaboratively with coalitions or groups AND completion of undergraduate core coursework in public health, health care, health administration or related field AND must be able to provide own transportation.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate or advanced degree in public health, healthcare or health administration
• Experience providing PrEP Navigation or education services
• Experience providing technical assistance or consultation to public health professionals
• Experience in developing and presenting training or public speaking
• Experience in community planning or organizing community meetings
• Experience writing instructional or informational program materials
• Experience working with HIV prevention methods
• Experience with computer software (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience analyzing training evaluation survey information
• Experience evaluating subgrantee/provider for performance

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of EIS grantees and acts as statewide PrEP/PEP program consultant
• Monitor EIS outcomes and provides technical assistance/capacity-building
• Train EIS on Prevention Assistance Program Interventions (PAPI) enrollment, health benefits navigation, Medicaid, harm reduction & screenings for referrals to support services
• Collaborate with Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS), community organizations, syringe service programs, and regional EIS (testing, referrals, outreach/health education, PrEP retention, etc.)
• Track EIS caseloads to ensure equitable work distribution
• Conduct site visits with EIS-funded agencies
• Work with PAPI Coordinator to identify issues and prioritize system/training improvements
• Assist ODH program management with grant writing and annual progress reports
• Conduct literature reviews and attend trainings/conferences to maintain subject matter expertise

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level