HIV Program Manager

About the Department

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

Come join the team that's changing the face of Public Health, improving the health of Georgia one community at a time. Making a difference in the health of our communities is our passion. Entrusted with the ultimate responsibility for the health of Georgia's communities, we are committed to providing innovative and transformational health care solutions.  As one of Georgia's premier employers, you will be joining a team of talented people who are committed to serving and are passionate about our communities reaching their health-care goals.

Position Duties

Supervises and plans work of HIV Prevention staff to include Health Educator and Linkage to Care staff.  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.   Evaluates programs for compliance with state and/or federal guidelines.

Implement comprehensive human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention programs to reduce morbidity, mortality, and related health disparities among populations at greatest risk including gay, bi-sexual men and men who have sex with men (MSM) of all races/ethnicities, black women and other priority populations at increased risk identified by the Office of HIV/AIDS (OHA). Participate in the OHA condom distribution program targeting HIV positive individuals, individuals at high risk to contract HIV and/or other sexually transmitted infections (STI) and high prevalence areas as identified by OHA.

Assess individual and community needs for health education and plans effective health education activities and HIV testing to meet goals and deliverables for HIV testing and Prevention.

Ensure that all clients who are identified as HIV infected be linked to HIV care, specifically Ryan White HIV Care (if eligible) as well as partner services and referral to STI, Hepatitis, and TB screening, and other supportive services. Provide HIV prevention services for all high risk negative individuals identified including screening for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) eligibility and distribution of condoms/safer sex materials.

Coordinate a minimum of six outreach and community mobilization efforts and promotion of statewide campaigns through distribution of provided materials. Establish a minimum of two MOUs with local agencies and non-traditional partners. Participate in quarterly update teleconferences and required meetings/trainings facilitated and/or supported by the Office of HIV/AIDS.

Ensures all monthly reports, annual workplans and grants are completed on time and submitted to state office and works with the ID Coordinator on data issues and needs.

Evaluates the effectiveness of health education programs, Linkage to Care and HIV testing goals and communicates needs to HIV Program Director, Prevention Staff and State office personnel.       

Serves as a resource person in health education, HIV Testing and Linkage to Care district wide.      

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university OR Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Two years of related experience.  Note:  Some positions required eligibility for licensure.

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