PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER (STD/HIV)

Amarillo; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Amarillo is seeking a Public Health Program Manager (STD/HIV) to lead the HIV Prevention and STD/HIV follow-up programs. This exempt, full-time role reports to the Director of Public Health and supervises staff, ensuring program data entry, reporting, and performance metrics are met.

Grant-funded position with responsibilities across multiple counties and collaboration with healthcare partners. Travel and after-hours work may be required, and employment hinges on grant funding

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least two years in a leadership role or medical field.
• Valid Texas Driver's License and reliable transportation with proof of current insurance.
• Willingness to train in phlebotomy and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff in the HIV Prevention and STD/HIV follow-up programs across Potter and Randall counties.
• Manages grant budgets and ensures grant deliverables are met.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and accurate data entry in EMR systems.
• Provides data for reporting and assists with Community Health Assessment.
• Represents Amarillo Public Health at outreach events and community meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Public health

HIPAA compliance

Data reporting

Case management

Training capability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER (STD/HIV) page is loaded## PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER (STD/HIV)locations: Public Healthtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: December 1, 2026 (20 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR3385**JOB CLASS NUMBER:** MGT580**PAY GRADE:** 17**FLSA STATUS:** Exempt**BUSINESS UNIT NAME:** 25018 STD/HIV - DIS**REPORTS TO:** Director of Public Health**SUPERVISORY WORK:** Supervises**SALARY:** 63,585.60 per year**HOURS:** Monday through Thursday 40-hour workweek with the ability to work outside normal business hours as needed.**SUMMARY**Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director and as part of the leadership of Amarillo Public Health, this position performs public health management activities for the Amarillo Area Public Health District STD/HIV Program overseeing the HIV Prevention and STD/HIV Public Health follow up grants.This position is supported by grant funding. Employment is contingent upon the availability and continuation of grant funds and may be subject to modification or termination based on funding status.**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES*** Supervises staff in both the HIV Prevention and STD/HIV Public Health follow up grants in Potter and Randall counties.* Manages grant budgets and assures grant deliverables are met.* Maintains patient confidentiality.* Assures program data entry of reports into local, state and national databases are done timely and accurately.* Provides data and statistics as required for reporting purposes and assists with the Community Health Assessment.* Represents Amarillo Public Health at outreach events, meetings and on community committees.* Develops effective relationships and networks of communication with local infection control practitioners (ICP), physicians, hospital administrators and others to promote teamwork and collaboration in the implementation of reporting and surveillance activities.* Collaborates with partners and stakeholders in the community.* Reports data analysis to stakeholders timely.* Conducts investigations of reportable positive sexually transmitted diseases with patient interviews and record searches.* Prepares narratives on patient interaction as required for program documentation.* Provides case management services for clients and supervises staff performing case management duties.* Documents in all appropriate electronic medical record systems.* Completes and submits case reports according to State requirements.* Communicates effectively and professionally.* Monitors to ensure that STD/HIV Partner Service performance measures are being met monthly and apprises management of any discrepancies.* Prepares and maintains data used for tracking and generating reports related to STDs.* Evaluates staff performance and completes performance appraisals on each staff member.* Ensures and maintains adequate staffing to perform required activities.* Accounts for and manages the City property assigned to the department and participates in inventory.* Participates in Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response activities when needed which may require working after hours.* Performs other job-related duties as assigned.**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**Requires a bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years' experience in a leadership role or medical field. Valid Texas Driver's License and reliable transportation with proof of current insurance are required.**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES*** Knowledge of area of specialty, anatomy and physiology, medications and disease processes and ability to apply those concepts to patients.* Knowledge of the Public Health ten essential functions.* Knowledge of the HIPAA Privacy Act.* Knowledge of medical terminology.* Knowledge of case management processes and documentation.* Knowledge of sexually transmitted illnesses and understanding of the clinical disease process.* Knowledge of completing narratives on patients such as those used in clinical and/or social work.* Knowledge of the design and presentation of training programs.* Willing to train in phlebotomy.* Strong verbal and written communication skills.* Skills to use a computer with Microsoft Office for data entry, word processing and accounting purposes.* Skills to operate small office equipment, including a multi-function copy machine, fax machine and multi-line telephone systems.* Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully about sexual health with diverse populations.* Ability to supervise and manage diverse personalities.* Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.* Ability to handle confidential information in an appropriate manner.* Ability to travel out of town for training and seminars.* Ability to work on an after-hours schedule as required.* Ability to drive to off-site locations including patient homes and meetings within Potter and Randall counties.* Ability to quickly change focus and priorities to address competing priorities, as necessary.* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.