Regional Coordinator

LSUHSC - New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work eligibility

Job summary

LSU Health New Orleans is seeking a Regional Coordinator for the HIV-STD Program to coordinate statewide STD, HIV and teen pregnancy initiatives in a defined region. The role includes overseeing contracts, coordinating with public, private, and nonprofit partners, and ensuring program activities align with CDC/HRSA/OPH guidelines.

Remote work eligibility is available per Chancellor's Memorandum-73 and School of Public Health policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field or closely related discipline.
• Three years of relevant professional experience in public health or program coordination.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple program elements of statewide STD, HIV and teen pregnancy initiatives.
• Oversee contracts and coordination with community agencies and grantees.
• Monitor data collection and program performance to ensure compliance with CDC/HRSA/OPH guidelines.

Skills

Program coordination

Grant management

Contract negotiation

Public health

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Title: REGIONAL COORDINATOR

Employee Type: Unclassified Staff

Department: HIV-STD Program

Campus Location: HSRPH/HIV COORDINATOR/CADDO PA

Job Summary/Basic Functions

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 Qualifications Required

• Education: Bachelor's
• Field of Study: health education/health promotion, public health, social work, or closely related field.
• Number of years required to perform the job: Three
• Type of experience required to perform the job: relevant professional experience.

LSU Health New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

LSU Health New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management ( [e-mail] ).