Senior Health Educator; DOH​/PHD

Posting Details

This is a continuous posting and will be used as ongoing recruitment. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

$24.16 - $36.24 Hourly
$50,248 - $75,372 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C6

Regional HIV/STD Health Educators are responsible for several activities that are mandated by a federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) grant for HIV prevention and surveillance:

• Training and certifying both NMDOH staff and clinicians and staff of contract agencies in the provision of conventional and rapid HIV and hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing and risk reduction counseling.
• Collecting, reviewing and doing quality assurance on HIV testing data forms that include required client information.
• Providing risk reduction education and counseling to persons from the populations at greatest risk of HIV infection.
• Ensuring that persons who are identified as living with HIV via targeted HIV testing are linked to care and support services, partner services and prevention activities.
• Coordination special outreach and community education events for populations at greatest risk of HIV.

Core responsibilities include surveillance and tracking, testing and screening for disease contacts and at‑risk populations, and performing collaborative community outreach to populations with higher disease incidences. Additionally, client and partner interviews to facilitate timely and effective treatment. Beyond this position exists to effectively promote health and improve health outcomes by addressing the ongoing challenges posed by HIV and other reportable sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

By conducting partner services and disease investigations, the role is integral in breaking the cycle. Overall, this position exists to enhance public health responses to support individuals affected, and contribute to the overall reduction of disease transmission in the communicative task. This position supports broader infectious disease initiatives such as harm reduction, syringe services, opiate overdose prevention education, and hepatitis screening and referrals, as well as other duties as assigned.

• Providing delivery of prevention services for the HIV and STD programs, including evidence-based HIV prevention models, community/street and detention center outreach and effective surveillance interventions.
• Providing trainings and technical assistance on HIV Prevention and Harm Reduction services for the region.
• Coordinating, overseeing, collecting data and providing quality assurance for HIV testing and harm reduction services sites within the region.
• Collaborating and providing leadership to regional and statewide HIV prevention providers.
• Coordination, planning and organization of special outreach and community education events for populations at greatest risk of HIV.

Persons at greatest risk of HIV and STD infection within the NW Region.

• 3 years minimum working with Infectious Diseases.
• Excellent communication skills.
• 3 years minimum in public speaking, educational presentations and/or health-related training.
• Proficiency in multiple computer applications.
• Experience in a public health setting with a focus on HIV/STD prevention.
• Experience in collaborating between programs in the local region, State offices, community organizations, tribal partners, and providers.
• Experience in planning, leading and organizing program related events.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and manage time efficiently.
• Strong commitment to punctuality and schedule adherence, ensuring timely follow‑up and case resolution.

Bachelor's Degree in Public Health or Education and one (1) year of experience in a health-related field. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling five (5) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.

Work in an office setting with exposure to visual/video display terminal (VTD) and extensive computer and phone usage. Conduct Field Investigations across the Northwest Region. Occasional work outside of normal work schedule to support community outreach initiatives. Frequent travel within the state to various regions will be necessary for statewide meetings, conferences, training and technical assistance (TA), and similar events. Ability to list up to forty (40) pounds.

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Agency Contact Information:
Robynn Frank, , Email

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all…