STI​/HIV​/VH Capacity Building & Training Program Manager; Program Management II

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado.

At the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, we are charged with protecting Colorado’s health and environment – a responsibility that affects every person and every community in the state. CDPHE is distinctive because we bring public health and environmental protection together under one agency, recognizing that healthy people depend on healthy places. Our teams prevent diseases and injury, respond to emergencies ranging from

E.coli outbreaks to global pandemics, reduce air pollution, protect water quality, regulate health facilities, manage environmental hazards, perform advanced laboratory testing, provide birth and death records, and implement health promoting programs. We turn science and data into action, set statewide standards, and work alongside local public health agencies and community partners to meet Colorado’s most pressing health and environmental challenges. Working at CDPHE means applying your expertise to complex, consequential work that can improve lives across the state.

Our mission captures this broad portfolio of work: to advance Colorado’s health and protect the places we live, learn, work, and play. Our vision is a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations can thrive. Achieving the mission and vision takes bold action, talented people, broad partnerships, and a commitment to serving every Coloradan.

• Hybrid work options may be available at the supervisor’s discretion and based on business needs. The position will be based at 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver, CO 80246.

CDPHE offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to build a meaningful career in public service. Benefits include:

• Medical and dental plans.
• Colorado PERA retirement options, including defined benefit plan or defined contribution plan.
• Optional 401(K) and 457 retirement plans.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Potential flexible working arrangements
• 11 paid holidays per year and generous paid time off.
• Free parking and access to RTD bus lines.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee wellness programs.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Career opportunities throughout Colorado state government.

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

The Office of STI/HIV /VH is committed to high-quality services, innovative public health practice and community partnerships. We work to ensure culturally responsive and medically accurate STI/HIV /VH related prevention, care, and treatment services for all people in Colorado. Functions include public health surveillance of STI/HIV /VH; follow-up of people newly diagnosed with a STI/HIV /VH to ensure adequate treatment and referrals to care;

access to care, partners services, and treatment as appropriate; developing comprehensive prevention programs; and conducting program evaluation to enhance the use of STI/HIV /VH data to direct prevention and care activities.

The Capacity Building and Training Program Manager leads the Capacity Building and Training Program (CBT) within the Office of STI/HIV/VH. The CBT Program is charged to sustain science-based, culturally appropriate prevention interventions and care practices in Colorado. The CBT includes the training unit and public health detailing. The Training Unit exists to assist internal staff, community partners/contractors, healthcare providers and other stakeholders to deliver high standards of prevention, care and treatment services to the public.

The Public Health Detailer provides capacity building to practitioners throughout Colorado. The CBT identifies novel approaches to…