Description
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This position is in Augusta, GA and does not offer relocation assistance. Must be within a reasonable commuting distance. If relocating to the area, please specify on the application.
As a HIV Prevention Manager within the East Central Public Health District,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.
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
Job Responsibilities
• Supervises and plans work for assigned staff.
• Assessment individual and community needs for health education.
• Conduct community surveys to ascertain health needs, develop desirable health goals, and determine available of professional health services.
• Ensure the provision of follow-up services for testing recipients in the form of risk reduction counseling, PrEP screening, confirmatory testing, linkage and referral, disclosure of test results.
• Work closely with community partners to maximize screening and recruitment for prevention services.
• Deliver outreach services where priority population(s) may gather; this includes preparation and distribution of educational materials, promotional, safes sex materials.
• Prepare monthly progress reports.
• May work after hours and weekend, depending on scheduled events.
• Must maintain a valid driver license.
• Travel is required to attend events and training
• Take the HIV Counseling and Training class.
• Employee will be part of various outreach events.
• Employee will certify on HIV Insti test.
• Employee is required to be part of mandatory events such: Augusta Pride, National HIV Day, World AIDS day. Employee will be doing outreach on those events and/or Insti test.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health Education and one year of public health education experience at a level equivalent to a lead worker level OR Bachelor's degree in education, social, behavioral or biological sciences or a direct relation field from an accredited college or university and three years of experience in public health education, one year of which was at a lead level OR one year of experience at the lower level Health Educator 3 or equivalent position. Certified Phlebotomy
Preferred Qualifications
Supervise, guides, and/or instructs that work assignments of subordinate staff. Supervises a comprehensive program of patient or community health education. Supervises a team of health educators responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of education services
Knowledge of HIV / AIDS
Additional Information
Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular physical activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. The use of physical breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their physical goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in physical activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.
Employment Information
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.
DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
