Public Health Program Specialist II - HIV/STI Prevention Program - Hybrid

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium•Anchorage, AK

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Public Health Program Specialist II supports public health program planning in the HIV/STI Prevention Program using a syndemic and harm reduction approach. The position is in the Wellness and Prevention Department within the Community Health Services Division and works across ANTHC departments and divisions to improve sexual health and wellness outcomes for Alaska Native people and communities. Under general supervision, the specialist provides program-specific and disease-specific public health technical assistance and program support. As part of a team, the specialist works with stakeholders and partners to plan, implement, and monitor projects and programs. The role provides technical assistance and consultation on public health issues and health intervention strategies, and helps carry out research and projects to identify, define, and prevent disease-related disability, morbidity, and mortality. The specialist tracks project activities and timelines, works with the program manager on program scope, objectives, and monitoring, supports evaluation as appropriate, and communicates project requirements and commitments to the program manager and partners. The position plans, implements, and evaluates HIV/STI prevention outreach; coordinates community events, workshops, and meetings; and develops and delivers presentations, training curricula, and culturally appropriate educational materials. It serves as a subject matter resource on HIV/STI prevention, testing, and treatment, culturally appropriate sexual health education, infectious disease prevention, and syndemic approaches. The specialist also participates in advisory groups and represents the program at meetings and conferences; collaborates with clinical teams to identify emerging needs and develop prevention and intervention approaches; prepares grant reports; supports contracts, requisitions, budgets, reporting requirements, and grant applications; and manages program data and databases.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a discipline relevant to the position; progressively responsible full-time professional work experience may substitute year for year.
Three years of public health work experience or project implementation and monitoring; an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may substitute for experience.
Knowledge of Alaska Native cultures.
Knowledge of database applications and system management tools.
Knowledge of data collection and reporting, report organization and writing, and training-session coordination.
Knowledge of introductory public health principles and competencies, including environmental health, social and behavioral sciences, diversity and culture, biology, qualitative and quantitative data literacy, and communication.
Ability to independently identify and evaluate evidence-based interventions, policies, and protocols.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and concurrent tasks and meet deadlines.
Project management skills, including logistical support and critical problem solving.
Oral and written communication skills, including technical writing and presenting technical data to audiences at multiple levels.
Ability to collect and document program-related data and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Ability to use a personal computer and a variety of applications.
Ability to read and interpret technical reports and public health publications.
Knowledge of the Alaska Tribal Health System and ANTHC.
Knowledge of public health practice competencies, including biostatistics, environmental health, epidemiology, social and behavioral sciences, communication and informatics, diversity and culture, biology, program implementation and monitoring, evaluation, and systems thinking.
Ability to establish and maintain collaborative partnerships; work independently; and provide technical instruction and guidance to peers.
Skills in survey design, database management, data collection, analysis, reporting, and evaluation.
Ability to communicate, including visually, with lay and professional Tribal and non-Tribal audiences.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Public Health or a related field.
Experience with public health program planning, sexual health promotion and HIV/STI prevention, and harm reduction and syndemic approaches to public health programming.
Experience working with youth and families on sexual health education programs, including developing and facilitating culturally relevant curricula.
Experience and comfort serving people and communities who use substances, 2SLGBTQ+ populations, and people with chronic illnesses such as HIV/AIDS.
Experience in grant management, including grant seeking.
Certified in Public Health (CPH), Project Management Professional (PMP), or Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES).

Responsibilities

Engage in public health practice with Tribal communities, organizations, and systems.
Research and identify evidence-based or promising practices in public health and disease prevention.
Implement projects and programs under the program manager’s direction, including coordinating staff, contracts, and partner meetings.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with partners, advisory groups, and committees; maintain regular contact with partners, funders, contractors, and subcontractors.
Coordinate with program staff in designing, implementing, and monitoring large-scale public health programs.
Help partners and contractors meet project timelines and performance standards; identify implementation problems and collaborate on solutions.
Provide logistical support to staff, partners, contractors, subcontractors, Tribal organizations, and communities.
Develop, manage, and monitor project databases; assist with data collection and management.
Synthesize information and apply public health principles to complex health issues to identify potential approaches or solutions.
Complete internal and external written and oral reports professionally and on time.
Plan, implement, and evaluate HIV/STI prevention outreach activities using a syndemic framework.
Coordinate community events, workshops, and meetings.
Prepare presentations and training curricula for community groups, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders on HIV/STI prevention, testing, and treatment using a syndemics framework.
Serve as a subject matter expert on HIV/STI prevention, testing, and treatment; culturally appropriate sexual health education and programming; primary prevention of HIV/STIs and infectious disease; and syndemic prevention approaches.
Participate in local, state, and regional advisory groups to guide program development and resource allocation.
Represent the program at relevant meetings and conferences, including funder meetings, workgroups, and communities of practice.
Collaborate with ANTHC/ANMC clinical teams to identify emerging needs and trends and develop prevention and intervention mechanisms.
Prepare and present regular grant reports on project activities, progress, and financial summaries.
Support project management tasks, including overseeing contracts, requisitions, program budgets, and reporting requirements.
Identify relevant grant opportunities and assist with funding applications aligned with program goals and objectives.
Create and disseminate culturally appropriate and accurate educational materials, including presentations, social media, digital stories, and training.
Work closely with the program manager to implement program scope and objectives and monitor the program; assist with evaluation as appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program, with over 20 plans and tiers.
Cost-share dental and vision insurance.
Discounted pet insurance.
Retirement contributions through a 403(b) with pre-tax or Roth options.
401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan matching contributions of up to 5% of eligible pay after one year of employment, based on employee contributions; may also include an annual discretionary employer contribution of up to 3%.
Paid time off accruing from the start of employment, up to 6 hours per pay period, with accruals increasing based on years of service.
Eleven paid holidays.
Paid parental leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment.
Basic short- and long-term disability premiums, AD&D insurance, and basic life insurance covered by ANTHC; optional short-term disability buy-up and voluntary life coverage are available.
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
Ancillary cash benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
On-site child care facility.
Employee Assistance Program, including grief support, financial counseling, mental/emotional health support, and discounted legal advice.
Tuition discounts at Alaska Pacific University for employees and eligible dependents.
On-site training courses and professional development opportunities.
License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
Emergency travel assistance.
Education assistance or education leave eligibility.
Discounts for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.