EHE Program Specialist, Bureau of Hepatitis, HIV, and STI

EHE Program Specialist, Bureau of Hepatitis, HIV, and STI

The Division of Disease Control's mission is to safeguard the health of New Yorkers through identification, surveillance, treatment, control, and prevention of infectious diseases, which is achieved through varied and interrelated endeavors of its seven Bureaus. The Bureau of Hepatitis, HIV, and Sexually Transmitted Infections' (BHHS) mission is to improve the lives of New Yorkers by ending transmission, illness, stigma, and inequities related to viral hepatitis, HIV, and sexually transmitted infections.

BHHS accomplishes its mission through testing initiatives; prevention, care, and treatment programming; epidemiology and surveillance; training and technical assistance; community engagement; social marketing; policy advocacy; and racial equity and social justice initiatives. Within BHHS sits HIV Programs which oversees and coordinates the NYC Health Department's response to the HIV epidemic. HIV Programs comprise of the HIV Care and Treatment Program, HIV Epidemiology, and HIV Prevention.

The Care and Treatment Program provides oversight and implements activities as the recipient of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) Part A grant, the RWHAP Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) cooperative agreement, and the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) grant. Reporting to the Senior Program Planner and working collaboratively with the Program Planning & Compliance unit, the EHE Program Specialist will contribute to program planning and community engagement efforts;

development and dissemination of research; and reporting for EHE program activities. This role will also assist on other relevant projects as needed. Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Contribute to program design and development, including conducting literature reviews, program cost analyses, development of requests for proposals and other procurement approaches.
• Collaborate with internal teams on EHE program evaluation and monitoring.
• Support communication and host meetings with federal funders and external technical assistance organizations.
• Coordinate to implement virtual and in-person community engagement activities.
• Support community partnership and relationship building, including participation and attendance at relevant community planning meetings.
• Contribute to the development and management of EHE research/evaluation projects.
• Support any grant writing and submission efforts.
• Interpret and disseminate findings through reports, presentations, and papers for publication.
• Participate in core unit activities, including funder program compliance and reporting.
• Support local public health response to emergencies, as directed.

Preferred skills:

• Experience in project management and a firm grasp of public health and health/social services evaluation
• Experience with research and grant writing
• Experience with MS Office software and analytical software (e.g., SAS, R, SPSS, Excel)
• Knowledge of HIV prevention and treatment, populations most affected by HIV, HIV outcome measures, and structural determinates of health outcomes
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• A profound appreciation for and commitment to data and program quality management
• Capacity to support and/or drive multiple projects simultaneously, maintain productivity within tight timelines, and function effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse, multidisciplinary staff, including NYC Health Department staff, service providers at external agencies, and clients/consumers who participate in community planning, engagement, and research processes.

Why you should work for us:

• Loan Forgiveness:
  As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website.
• Benefits:
  City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund. A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. A tax-deferred savings program and a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Work From Home Policy:
  Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

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