Human Services Program Consultant I - 64000922

DGS Office of External Affairs; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Health invites applications for a Human Services Program Consultant I in Area 8 (Lee, Charlotte, Hendry/Glades). You will develop, implement, and maintain HIV/AIDS surveillance and investigation activities, ensuring accurate case reporting and linkage to care across counties.

The role provides technical assistance to county health departments, analyzes surveillance data, and coordinates with medical institutions and community organizations to improve public health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS principles, practices, and basic epidemiology.
• Skill in operating personal computers and software applications.
• Ability to compile, organize, and analyze data for surveillance and evaluation.
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate work assignments and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse organizations and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain HIV/AIDS surveillance and investigation activities.
• Provide technical assistance to county health departments and coordinate with institutions and community organizations for reporting and linkage to care.

Skills

HIV/AIDS knowledge

Data analysis

Data compilation

Communication

Stakeholder relations

Technical assistance

Job description

This Human Services Program Consultant I position with the Department of Health's HIV/AIDS program in Area 8 (Lee, Charlotte, and Hendry/Glades Counties) is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining surveillance and investigation activities for HIV/AIDS cases and perinatally exposed babies. The role involves providing technical assistance to county health departments, compiling and analyzing surveillance data, investigating incomplete cases, and coordinating with medical institutions and community organizations to ensure accurate case reporting and linkage to care.

Key qualifications:

• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS principles, practices, and basic epidemiology
• Skill in operating personal computers and software applications
• Ability to compile, organize, and analyze data for surveillance and evaluation
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate work assignments and communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse organizations and stakeholders