Data to Care Coordinator

About the role

Performs advanced consultative work requiring specialized knowledge in planning, implementation, and evaluation for the application of HIV/STD surveillance data and HIV/STD public health follow-up techniques to improve linkage and retention medical care for HIV in accordance with the National HIV/AIDS Strategies and Texas DSHS objectives. Work involves providing leadership, guidance, and oversight in the implementation of programs throughout the state. Position will serve as co-coordinator on the HIV cluster and detection response team. A liaison with state and local HIV/STD surveillance programs, local HIV/STD disease investigation programs, medical care providers, support services providers, and people living with HIV.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-level administrative, consultative, and advisory duties in planning, directing, and managing local, regional, linkage, and retention efforts. Develops, monitors, and evaluates linkage to HIV medical care and retention programs across the state. Provides regular technical assistance and training to local programs through own efforts and by coordinating others'. Coordinates, monitors, and evaluates the implementation of response activities, including linkage to medical care for HIV cluster response efforts. Serves as liaison with state and local HIV/STD surveillance programs, local HIV/STD disease investigation programs, and HIV medical care and support services providers to ensure maximum effectiveness of linkage and retention efforts. Provides information, technical assistance, and special support services that facilitate linkage and retention efforts. Works with health departments, community agencies, and individuals to identify resources, establish links, and build coalitions.
• Captures and analyzes morbidity and program performance data. Reviews and interprets data to identify areas of concern and needs for HIV linkage to care. Based on findings, provides verbal and written feedback, including recommendations to local and state officials.
• Maintains and monitors the project budget and other fiscal matters, and makes recommendations on expenditures. Establishes and ensures policies and procedures are implemented in accordance with program guidelines and recommends changes in program policy regarding the project. Develops, reviews, and revises contract language for program scopes of work. Participates in programmatic reviews and provides a written response to findings in a formal report. Develops program reports for a variety of audiences, including portions of the DSHS application and reports to the CDC. Tracks program expenditures to ensure funds are used appropriately. Lead the development, revision, and implementation of work product tools, including policies, procedures, quarterly reports, site visits, and budget review tools. Leads in the implementation of various HIV/STD prevention initiatives and participates in related work groups.
• Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to: actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern and/or a different location. Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in public health, health sciences, healthcare administration, or a related field.
• Four years of relevant professional experience can be substituted for the educational requirements.
• At least (4) four years of experience in the field of HIV/STD Prevention, HIV Care services, or public health.
• Preferred successful completion of Passport to Partner Service and trained in current data collection systems.