HIV Prevention Coordinator

This position is full-time, benefit-eligible, and located in Lowndes County, GA.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package including unique training opportunities and engaging worksite wellness events
• Wellness breaks
• Employee retirement plan
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Vacation and sick leave
• Health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Long-term care and life insurance

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise the work of HIV Prevention/State staff, including Health Educator, Linkage Coordinator, and PrEP Navigator
• Coordinate and oversee HIV Prevention activities for the district, including ARTAS linkage to Care
• Work with internal and external partners to address HIV Prevention needs for County Health Departments and the community
• Evaluate programs for compliance with state and/or federal guidelines
• Oversee the PrEP Navigator, Linkage Coordinator, and Health Educator
• Implement comprehensive HIV prevention programs targeting populations at greatest risk, including gay, bisexual men, MSM, Black women, and other priority populations
• Participate in the OHA condom distribution program targeting HIV-positive individuals, high-risk individuals, and high-prevalence areas
• Assess individual and community needs for health education and plan effective health education activities and HIV testing
• Ensure linkage to HIV care, Ryan White HIV Care (if eligible), partner services, and referrals to STI, Hepatitis, and TB screening, and other supportive services
• Provide HIV prevention services for high-risk negative individuals, including PrEP eligibility screening and distribution of condoms/safer sex materials
• Coordinate a minimum of six outreach and community mobilization efforts and promote statewide campaigns
• Establish a minimum of two MOUs with local agencies and non-traditional partners
• Participate in quarterly update teleconferences and required meetings/trainings facilitated by the Office of HIV/AIDS
• Ensure timely completion and submission of monthly reports, annual workplans, and grants to the state office; collaborate with the HIV Program Manager on data issues
• Evaluate the effectiveness of health education programs, Linkage to Care, and HIV testing goals; communicate needs to relevant personnel
• Serve as a resource person in health education, HIV Testing, and Linkage to Care district-wide

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with coordinating/planning events and/or outreach activities

Georgia Department of Public Health encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities. Wellness breaks of up to 30 minutes per workday are authorized to support this philosophy.