Health Educator Supervisor (DOH/PHD/SE #36532)

This position is a supervisory role overseeing the Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS) team in the Southeast Region of New Mexico. The role supports the state's mission to reduce and prevent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including HIV, through partner services, disease investigation, surveillance, and community outreach.

About the Role

The New Mexico Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Prevention Program aims to reduce and prevent the incidence of STDs, including HIV. The program provides statewide consultation, technical assistance, partner services, screening, surveillance, health care provider education, case management, and partner notification for reportable STDs.

This supervisory position directs and oversees the day-to-day functions of the Disease Prevention Specialist (DPS) team to achieve statewide and regional HIV, STI, and other infectious disease priorities. The role ensures prioritization of disease follow-up, workforce development, performance evaluations, and quality assurance through audits and case reviews.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the DPS team to meet HIV, STI, and infectious disease priorities.
• Prioritize disease follow-up based on established hierarchy of reportable STIs and HIV.
• Provide supervision, training, and workforce development for DIS staff.
• Evaluate performance and ensure individual and team goals are met.
• Assure appropriate training certifications and re-certifications for staff.
• Facilitate monthly staff meetings for communication and workflow efficiency.
• Conduct employee evaluations in accordance with DOH, SPO personnel policies, and CWA contract.
• Generate reports in PRISM, conduct audits, and review cases to ensure quality services and achievement of partner indices (PI) and timely interviews.
• Interact with laboratories, hospitals, and healthcare providers to ensure timely STI surveillance, reporting, and follow-up.
• Provide information to stakeholders (academic institutions, private providers, correctional institutions, hospitals) as needed.
• Work with the program to identify provider visit needs.
• Conduct field investigations and community outreach in the Southeast Region.
• Occasional statewide travel for meetings, conferences, and events.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Health or Education and two (2) years of experience in a health-related field.
• Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
• Must possess or obtain a current Defensive Driving Course Certification from the State of New Mexico.

Ideal Candidate

• 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• 3+ years of experience working with infectious diseases.
• Excellent communication skills.
• 3+ years in public speaking, educational presentations, or health-related training.
• Proficiency in multiple computer applications.
• Experience in a public health setting with a focus on prevention.
• Experience working in local communities on strategies to increase opportunities for healthy lifestyles.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.
• Strong commitment to punctuality, schedule adherence, and timely follow-up.

Working Conditions

• Office setting with exposure to visual/video display terminals (VTD) and extensive computer and phone usage.
• Field investigations across the Southeast Region.
• Occasional statewide travel for meetings, conferences, and events.
• Ability to lift up to forty (40) pounds.
• Work on a Mobile Unit for outreach events, including driving and outdoor activities in various weather conditions.

Pay

$27.37 - $41.06 hourly ($56,931 - $85,396 annually). This position is classified as Pay Band C7.