Public Health Representative IV

About the position The Public Health Representative IV will serve as a member of the Bureau of HIV/STD Field Services (BHSFS) Program team and provide coordination of activities of the HIV/STD Field Services programs in the Metropolitan Area Regional Office to ensure compliance with and the development of program standards, policies, and procedures and conduct program evaluation of regional activities for compliance with goals and objectives of the Bureau and Division of HIV/STD Epidemiology, Evaluation and Partner Services (DEEP). Activities include, but are not limited to, analysis of statistical reports, conducting on-site visits, identifying and addressing emergent issues that impact program operations, furnishing technical assistance to BHSFS staff, and participation in work groups and special projects to address statewide coordination of HIV/STD prevention and partner services activities. The incumbent will provide supervision of staff including reviewing workload, conducting performance evaluations and monitor progress toward set goals. Perform other appropriate related duties. Travel will be required for 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the Bureau of HIV/STD Field Services (BHSFS) Program team.
• Provide coordination of activities of the HIV/STD Field Services programs in the Metropolitan Area Regional Office.
• Ensure compliance with and the development of program standards, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct program evaluation of regional activities for compliance with goals and objectives of the Bureau and Division of HIV/STD Epidemiology, Evaluation and Partner Services (DEEP).
• Analyze statistical reports.
• Conduct on-site visits.
• Identify and address emergent issues that impact program operations.
• Furnish technical assistance to BHSFS staff.
• Participate in work groups and special projects to address statewide coordination of HIV/STD prevention and partner services activities.
• Provide supervision of staff including reviewing workload, conducting performance evaluations and monitor progress toward set goals.
• Perform other appropriate related duties.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of relevant experience in a health, human service or community-based organization, that includes providing direct patient/client services, performing regulatory activities, conducting epidemiological research, and/or direct clinical care as a healthcare provider, or closely related experience; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and five years of such experience; OR seven years of such experience.
• A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.
• At least one year of experience must have included program management and/or supervision of staff.
• Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
• The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire.

Nice-to-haves

• Master’s degree in Public Health or related degree.
• At least two years of HIV/STD related work experience and/or academic knowledge in HIV/STD testing, partner services, prevention, and surveillance.
• At least one year of experience in program or project management.
• At least one year of experience in the coordination of continuous quality improvement activities.
• At least three years of supervisory experience.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance - Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from
• Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit
• Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave
• Tuition support - Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities
• Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan.
• HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses
• Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally