Public Health Coordinator

Primary Purpose Of Position This position is time‑limited until June 30, 202X, grant supported; and reports to the Director of Health Promotion and Education. The Public Health Coordinator is responsible and accountable for NCCU health education and promotion policies, procedures and overall program priorities related to STI / HIV prevention. Specifically this position is dedicated to the ITTS grant with testing program promotion and reporting responsibilities. The primary mission of ITTS is to increase the number of persons living with HIV who know their status and are linked to prevention, care, and treatment services. Activities should be directed to individuals whose behaviors or circumstances place them at risk. ITTS shall contribute to the reduction of HIV and other STDs. By bringing Counseling, Testing and Referral (CTR) services into the community, these services can be used to reach groups who, as a population, may or may not recognize that they are at risk for HIV infection and other STDs, therefore, are underdiagnosed. This position provides testing in non‑traditional settings during non‑traditional hours. Trained CTR staff ensure that clients testing positive are successfully linked with medical care and other services by providing active follow‑up and referrals for all positives. Staff also ensure HIV positive clients are linked to local providers or Patient Management Networks for HIV Care Coordinators for additional case management. #J-18808-Ljbffr