HIV Prevention Specialist
Pay Grade: H
Job Code: HCP030
Who we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.
What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:
- Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
- Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
- Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
- Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
- Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
- Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you
The Northeast Health District’s HIV Prevention program is seeking a qualified person to provide community HIV education, counseling, testing, and linkage to care. The specialist will conduct targeted education and outreach to high-risk people. Testing and referral to care for priority populations and their sexual partners regardless of race and gender will also be emphasized. The specialist will ensure linkage to care for all those diagnosed with HIV utilizing the Anti-Retroviral Treatment and Access to Services (ARTAS) intervention. This is a full-time position that will require frequent travel within the district, and weekend and after-hours duties as well.
As a Minority Aids Initiative Linkage Coordinator within the Northeast Health District at the Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.
Job Responsibilities
- Maintain knowledge of HIV/AIDS statistics for county, state, and nationwide
- Maintain knowledge of PrEP, nPEP, and other HIV prevention measures.
- Be able to answer general questions about PrEP for both agency staff and for clients, attend community events to promote PrEP, and assist with PrEP marketing strategies.
- Conducts HIV Counseling (CTL) sessions in a non-judgmental manner and with fidelity to the core elements and core components of the HIV Prevention Counseling standards.
- Complete data entry for high-risk clients and community events in secure databases.
- Links HIV-positive individuals to care and re-engages HIV-positive individuals back into care.
- Collaborates with HIV Coordinators, surveillance, and quality management to identify patients who are lost-to-care and are unable to be brought back into care by the clinic staff.
- Utilizes protocol for identifying patients who are lost-to-care and re-engaging them back into care.
- Plans and coordinates delivery of intervention activities, community testing events, and condom distribution.
- Network with other agencies, non-profits, and community members to promote HIV prevention services throughout the district.
- Prepares and submits monthly service reports and quarterly narratives.
- Meets with multi-disciplinary team on a scheduled basis.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s in Public Health education from an accredited college or university
OR
Bachelor’s degree in education, social, behavioral or biological sciences or a directly related field from an accredited college
Annual salary $42,000 plus generous benefits include 13 paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement plans.
No phone calls, applications accepted ONLINE ONLY through the link posted.
