Health Program Coordinator

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Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.

The Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Health Program Coordinator (HPC) oversees the management, quality assurance, and reporting of sexually transmitted infection surveillance and laboratory data. This role manages all reported chlamydia, gonorrhea, and other sexually transmitted infection laboratory and treatment data within the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), ensuring accurate entry into the Data Entry and Laboratory Interface database.

Key responsibilities include assigning cases to Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS) supervisors; conducting data cleaning and quality audits; preparing statistical and test positivity reports by demographic characteristics and testing sites; following up with healthcare providers regarding untreated cases; coordinating activities related to Title IV family planning reporting requirements and the Family Planning Annual Report; maintaining program records; training staff; collaborating with stakeholders;

and participating in Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) conference calls to ensure grant compliance and effective program implementation.

• Plans, coordinates and oversees a statewide disease or health hazard control program.
• Develops operational procedures and monitors program activities to ensure compliance.
• Coordinates program activities with other public and private programs to ensure total compliance.
• Interacts with federal, state and local government officials.
• Prepares annual budget request. Ensures procurement of equipment, supplies and/or contractual services needed.
• Monitors and evaluates statistical data to determine appropriate target screening areas.
• Prepares and maintains records and reports as required.
• Performs testing and reviews results to ensure quality control of sample collection and staff performance and to monitor effectiveness of screening program.
• Plans, assigns, supervises and evaluates the work of staff engaged in sampling, surveillance, screening and inspection activities and clerical support functions.
• Trains staff in program techniques.
• Plans and delivers educational programs.
• Provides technical assistance to physicians, hospital administrators, laboratory directors and public and private agencies in disease/health hazard reporting methods.

• Six months experience in program monitoring such as monitoring program activities and recommending alternatives, improvements, courses of action, and other changes based on findings.
• Six months experience in screening and detecting communicable or chronic diseases/health hazards to control the spread of diseases/hazards.
• Six months experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Six months experience in narrative report writing.
• Knowledge of etiology of communicable or chronic diseases/health hazards.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources.

DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

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The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate…