HIV Program Manager

SUMMARY: The HIV Program Manger provides leadership and supervision for a variety of clinical and support services related to HIV and PrEP care.  The Program Manager provides programmatic leadership to help guide the work of the HIV Care Coordinator and Community Health Worker – Prevention Specialists. The HIV Program Manager works with grant and program leadership to ensure that grant deliverables are met, program initiatives are successful, and all activities meet extensive state and federal funding requirements to ensure continued funding.

 The Program Manager works in collaboration with a wide variety of internal and external constituents, including (but not limited to) team members, physicians, staff throughout ARMS, patients, families, community services, and other health care systems.  They serve as an active member on relevant program, department, and other committees across the health center.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Plan and develop events and programs in order to meet established goals, objectives, and timelines
2. Manage HIV Prevention Services work plan and complete quarterly narrative and work plan updates.
3. Manage and monitor program budget in consultation with the CFO and CMO.
4. Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships.
5. Develop announcements and marketing materials for specific programs in collaboration with program staff and ARMS Director of Outreach, Marketing, and Public Affairs.
6. Manage staff supporting the HIV Prevention Services Program including the facilitation and provision of training and ongoing professional development.
7. Assigns, checks, and review quality of work performed by HIV Program Staff.
8. Assists in the development of new protocols, standard operating procedures, staff training materials and other documents that guide care delivered within the HIV prevention program.
9. Supervises and directs data collection, management, analysis, and reporting to state and federal agencies on a regular basis.
10. Provides input and guidance on coordination of activities within the clinic locations where HIV services are provided to ensure the highest quality of care is delivered.
11. Attendance at required agency meetings and external meetings with other local providers.
12. Guide the Community outreach and education plan for HIV prevention services.

13.   Participate in annual trainings and updates regarding HIV medical services and HIV prevention services.

14.   All other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

 Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Public Administration, or a health related field, or equivalent experience preferred.

 Minimum of 3 years Patient Navigator, Case Management, Education, or Human Services experience is preferred

Minimum of 3 year's experience required in a community/public health ambulatory care, or critical care setting.

 1 year's supervisory experience preferred.

HIV direct care experience preferred.

  Experience working with LGBTQ, African American, Latino and economically diverse populations.

Experience working with patients with other chronic and behavioral health needs.

Specialized training or experience in HIV prevention interventions, PrEP/PEP, and STIs a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

 Must be flexible and adaptable to change.

  Demonstrate comfort in discussing sensitive topics with patients.

 Demonstrate the ability to multitask, work well in teams, and be highly detailed oriented.

  Ability to educate on PrEP and HIV Prevention.

   Knowledge of HIPAA and be able to communicate knowledge about HIV and STDs.

Must be comfortable working in a clinical setting with providers and medical personnel.

 Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Experience using appropriate technology, such as computers, for work-based communication, according to organizational requirements.

 Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office and online record keeping.

Willing to travel with dependable transportation required.

Must possess a valid Driver's License and have proof of current automobile insurance coverage.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

 Additional desirable qualities include enthusiasm and passion for helping patients, genuine spirit, kind, and empathetic nature, and one who embraces flexibility.

 Long periods of standing and walking indoors and outdoors in various climates.

Must be able to lift, bend, carry, pull, and/or push necessary equipment to/from various locations.

This a special grant funded position.