HIV Planning Group Senior Project Officer, Bureau of Hepatitis, HIV, and STI

About the role

The Bureau of Hepatitis, HIV, and Sexually Transmitted Infections (BHHS) seeks a HPG Project Officer to support the coordination and communication between the NYC Health Department and the HIV Planning Group (HPG) community members and health department staff.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the liaison to the HPG and HPG workgroups under the direction of the Deputy Director of HIV Prevention Partnerships.
• Act as liaison and facilitate communication between the NYC Health Department community organizations and the HPG workgroups, including the stakeholders they represent and service.
• Provide comprehensive support for in-person and virtual workgroup meetings with HPG community members and health department staff.
• Coordinate full general meetings and the HPG Annual Strategic Planning meeting, including supporting the HPG community members to develop work plans for the workgroups.
• Communicate with community stakeholders to update and maintain contact information of HPG community members in SalesForce/Public Health Partners Connect (PHPC).
• Coordinate social media calendar with the support of HPG community stakeholders in the Digital Advocacy and Health Promotion Workgroup, including commemorating HIV Awareness Days and other holidays and special time periods for communities most impacted by HIV.
• Ensure that workgroups have access to up-to-date information and data for workplan development and workgroup activities, as well as providing research assistance to any larger HPG or prevention programs research needs.
• Aid in policy and procedures development, documentation, and implementation.
• Support the Health Department response during a public health emergency.

Requirements

Knowledge of the HIV epidemic in New York City and of HIV prevention interventions.

Demonstrated experience working cooperatively with city employees and community members to advance the Unit's vision and projects efficiently.

Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills with good problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.

Experience working with diverse service providers and community members impacted by racism and populations that face oppression, including people living with HIV, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, gender non-conforming, and non-binary individuals.

Ability to collaborate and coordinate across different teams and units to help develop and achieve common goals and objectives.

Strong planning, coordination, and project management skills; ability to handle multiple and diverse assignments and priorities.

Knowledge of health equity and racial/social justice frameworks, with an understanding of how these intersect with and help further exacerbate barriers to optimal health outcomes for communities.

Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Experience with survey and database applications (REDCap, Survey Alchemer, Salesforce).

Qualifications

• A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental, or social science.
• One year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative, or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization, or three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization.
• Education and/or experience equivalent to a master's degree and at least two years of experience described in the requirements above.

Skills

• Knowledge of the HIV epidemic in New York City and of HIV prevention interventions.
• Experience working cooperatively with city employees and community members to advance the Unit's vision and projects efficiently.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills with good problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience working with diverse service providers and community members impacted by racism and populations that face oppression, including people living with HIV, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, gender non-conforming, and non-binary individuals.
• Ability to collaborate and coordinate across different teams and units to help develop and achieve common goals and objectives.
• Strong planning, coordination, and project management skills; ability to handle multiple and diverse assignments and priorities.
• Knowledge of health equity and racial/social justice frameworks, with an understanding of how these intersect with and help further exacerbate barriers to optimal health outcomes for communities.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Experience with survey and database applications (REDCap, Survey Alchemer, Salesforce).

Benefits

Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/).

Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund. a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. a tax-deferred savings program. and a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.

Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.

Job Security: you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Commitment To Equity: The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.