About The Position

Jackson County Public Health is hiring an HIV and STI Prevention Coordinator to lead the efforts in ending HIV and decreasing the rate of sexually transmitted infections in Jackson County. This position will be working with healthcare systems and community-based organizations to improve screening, testing, and treatment of HIV and sexually transmitted infections. These strategies include policy and system changes, environmental, information dissemination, and education. This position is the lead HIV tester, providing rapid HIV testing in a clinic and non-clinic setting. Jackson County strives to recruit, hire and retain the best employees!

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of assignment, preferably supplemented by a master’s degree AND two years experience in program development, preferably in a planning capacity; OR Any combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job.
  • Requires possession of a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
  • May require specialized license or certifications.
  • Requires knowledge of specific elements including terminology, protocol, laws, ordinances, policies and procedures related to the assigned project, program or service; and, technical aspects of field of specialty.
  • Ability to plan, develop, organize and oversee projects including monitoring budgets and funding, basic record keeping, and report writing; establish procedures for accurate data collection; coordinate outreach into the community and private sectors to increase awareness of the program, project or service; communicate effectively orally and in writing; facilitate diverse groups; develop projects; use word processing and computers; ability to prepare reports and maintain accurate records; work as a team member and to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
  • Pass a criminal background check prior to hire.
  • Submit an acceptable DMV certified court print prior to hire.
  • Pass a pre-employment drug screen, which includes screening for Marijuana.

Nice To Haves

  • Bilingual Spanish speaker (preferred).
  • Experience working within public health agencies and understanding governmental public health functions.
  • Strong knowledge of public health policies, practices, procedures, public health law, and the roles and responsibilities of public health systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, organize, coordinate, and oversee large, complex projects.
  • Hands-on experience in HIV prevention, including harm reduction strategies, HIV testing, and PrEP implementation.
  • Skilled in analyzing data and reports, interpreting findings, and providing clear, actionable recommendations.
  • Solution oriented approach to problem solving and program improvement.
  • Experienced in training, leading, and facilitating large groups, including multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Proven ability to collaborate with community-based organizations and healthcare systems to address inequities that heighten the risk of HIV and STI transmission.

Responsibilities

  • Develops, coordinates, organizes, evaluates and reviews moderate to larger-sized programs, projects, and services; and, provides monitoring and promotion for the program/project/service.
  • Performs a full range of complex analytical tasks and within a framework of established procedures with only occasional instruction or assistance and work is normally reviewed only upon completion and for overall results.
  • Plans, develops, coordinates and implements moderate to larger sized programs/projects/services; implements program plans and monitors effectiveness and evaluates outcomes; performs program analysis of fiscal, administrative, and operational activities.
  • Develops and coordinates resources and support; recruits, screens, trains and monitors volunteers for programs as necessary.
  • Researches and compiles data and statistical information, analyzes data, establishes program performance benchmarks; summarizes data and prepares written and oral reports; presents information about the program, data and results to appropriate groups; maintains records.
  • Participates in the development of the program budget; tracks revenues and expenditures and accounts for variances; develops and writes grant proposals for programs; reviews the programs funded; monitors program resources and financial expenditures.
  • May assist a manager in staffing the program; may staff assigned subcommittees and planning groups.
  • Responsible for developing media/public awareness; prepare and present program/event information to diverse groups; provide consultation, education, information and resource advocacy to the community; assists in procuring and monitoring sponsors.
  • Adheres to regulatory requirements, collective bargaining agreements, County and departmental policies and procedures, required trainings, as well as safe work practices.
  • Develops and maintains effective internal and external working relationships at all levels.
  • Has regular and reliable attendance.
  • Overtime may be required.

Benefits

  • This position is represented by union group SEIU.
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