Regional Coordinator (Regions 7 & 8)

Closing date: January 16, 2027Title: REGIONAL COORDINATOREmployee Type:Unclassified StaffDepartment: HIV-STD ProgramCampus Location: HSRPH/HIV COORDINATOR/CADDO PAJob Summary/Basic FunctionsThis position will cover two regions, Shreveport, LA and Monroe, LA. Applicants should be domiciled in either of those locations.To assure a coordinated response to the STD/HIV pandemic and the reduction in the spread of HIV STDs, and a reduction in teen pregnancy on behalf of LSU Health Science Center and the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) Office of Public Health (OPH), this position will coordinate multiple program elements of a comprehensive statewide STD, HIV and teen pregnancy program in a specific geographic area of the State. This position will be responsible for the oversight and coordination of all HIV, STD, and teen pregnancy activities in one or more regions of the State, including STD/HIV and teen pregnancy prevention and services related planning, programming, and coordination/collaboration between public, private, and not-for-profits entities engaged in addressing STD, HIV and teen pregnancy related issues, including but not limited to participation in the development and implementation of programs, negotiating contracts with community agencies, monitoring projects with contracts between $60,000 and $400,000, providing technical assistance to grantees and others in the community, and overseeing and facilitating data collection for research and evaluation purposes. This position will ensure effective adherence to Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), OPH, and the Administration for Children and Families guidelines, procedures and protocols. This position will coordinate and monitor cooperative and collaborative efforts between the STD/HIV Program (SHP), contractors and local and statewide public health agencies including the OPH & STD Program, LSUHSC HIV ambulatory care sites, community based organizations, Office of Public Health clinics, Family Planning Program, Office of Behavioral Health clinics, and OPH Regional Offices. This position is eligible for remote work per Chancellor's Memorandum-73 and School of Public Health Policies.Minimum QualificationsRequired Education: Bachelor'sRequired Field of Study:health education/health promotion, public health, social work, or closely related field.Number of years required to perform the job:ThreeType of experience required to perform the job:relevant professional experience.Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents includinghealth, life, dental, and vision insuranceflexible spending accountsretirement plansgenerous annual and sick leave14 paid holidays per yearan employee health primary care clinicSee following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSHUSC, New Orleans - BenefitsOther employee benefits includea full-service credit unionwellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spousesemployee assistance programcampus assistance programpet insurance optionMore information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: Additional BenefitsJ-18808-Ljbffr