HIV Testing Coordinator

Job Overview

The HIV Testing Coordinator plays a critical role in expanding access to HIV testing across Philadelphia by supporting the implementation of innovative and community-centered testing initiatives. This position is responsible for the successful coordination of a multi-channel HIV self-testing program, which distributes tests online, in person, and through vending machines. The role also coordinates a network of public health vending machines (PHVM), and works with key PHVM partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide HIV testing and syndemic (HCV, STI) testing technical assistance to the sub-recipients of HIV testing funding in Philadelphia.
• Promote routine HIV testing in healthcare settings.
• Promote status-neutral testing and linkage to care in community-based settings.
• Promote HIV testing in pharmacies.
• Promote rapid linkage to HIV treatment and PrEP.
• Coordinate Public Health Vending Machine program, including network of vending machines and key stakeholders.
• Coordinate multi-channel HIV Self-testing program on PhillyKeepOnLoving, including future expansion of sites and testing modalities.
• Coordinate HIV testing response to recent/rapid growth of HIV in partnership with real-time data by identifying key resources and partners.
• Serve as key point of contact between DHH and STD Control/PKOL Fulfillment Specialist.
• Coordinate with ISU, PDPH Surveillance Unit, and other partners to ensure appropriate data reporting.
• Coordinate PS24‑0047 HIV testing activities across DHH units, maintaining grant implementation timelines, ensuring timely reporting, and advancing program deliverables.
• Work with the Prevention Program Manager and EHE Advisor to integrate CDC PS24‑0047 activities with PDPH DHH’s broader portfolio of HIV care, prevention, and surveillance efforts.

Skills

• Knowledge of high-impact HIV combination programs.
• Knowledge of biomedical HIV prevention, including long-acting PrEP.
• Knowledge of the HIV testing algorithm.
• Project management skills.
• Ability to summarize best practices and published literature for community-based and clinical partners.
• Ability to translate public health information into plain language.
• Previous experience with quality improvement or systems strengthening efforts.
• Organizational skills.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of the implementation of science practices.

Experience

• Required: At least 4 years of experience in a public health program, previous experience working in a healthcare setting and/or delivery, and knowledge of the Philadelphia healthcare system is required.

Education

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree program (in public health or related field) with a minimum of the above-mentioned experience.
• Completion of a master’s degree program in public health or a related field may count toward one year of public health or HIV care management experience.