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PH HIV Prevention/Linkage to Care/PrEP Coordinator

Hall County -Gainesville, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$56K/yr - $59K/yr

2+ years exp

Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles. The PH HIV Prevention/Linkage to Care/PrEP Coordinator will plan and conduct epidemiologic investigations, implement HIV testing services, and ensure clients are linked to care.

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Responsibilities

Under supervision, plans, develops, and conducts epidemiologic investigations, surveillance and interventions limited in scope and/or complexity to determine the causes of diseases and implement methods of disease control

Collects, analyzes, and interprets statistical data and prepares epidemiologic reports

Implements district-wide clinical, opt-out confidential HIV rapid testing services

Collaborates with District staff to ensure that all clients who receive a preliminary positive HIV test result also receive a confirmatory test result

Promotes and encourages complete STI screenings with an emphasis on syphilis and Hepatitis C testing

Ensures that clients identified as HIV infected be linked to HIV care, specifically Ryan White HIV care if they qualify

Ensures that every confirmed HIV positive client has documentation linking them to care

Keeps all certifications, continuing education, trainings, and licenses current as mandated by position requirements

Coordinates a minimum of four outreach and community mobilization efforts annually

Complies with the Office of HIV/AIDS 'List of Minimum Quality Standards for HIV Prevention'

Participates in quarterly updates, conference calls, meetings, and trainings facilitated and supported by job duties and assigned by manager

Completes 'HIS Health' training within the first three months from date of hire

Collects, analyzes, and interprets statistical data and prepares epidemiologic reports

Qualification

Epidemiologic investigationsStatistical data analysisPublic health informaticsSPSSSASRArcGISCommunity mobilizationOutreach coordinationContinuing education

Required

Master's degree in public health or closely related field from an accredited college or university

Bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited college or university AND Two years of experience performing epidemiologic work or work in a closely related field

Must be willing and able to work some weekends and other non-traditional hours

Travel is also required of this position