Regional HIV/AIDS Surveillance Coordinator — Hybrid Work

S.C. Department of Public Health; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

S.C. Deferred Compensation

13 paid holidays

Job summary

The S.C. Department of Public Health is seeking a professional to develop and coordinate a regional HIV/AIDS surveillance system.

The position involves conducting surveillance visits to hospitals, clinics and laboratories, and using multiple data sources to ensure accurate reporting while maintaining HIPAA compliance. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and relevant experience in human or social services, with a preference for those with HIPAA and HIV/AIDS data experience.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree and professional experience in human services or social services programs.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications, subject to approval by the DPH Chief Human Resources Officer.
• Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains and coordinates a regional surveillance system for HIV/AIDS case detection and reporting.
• Conducts surveillance visits to hospitals, clinics, physicians and laboratories in the assigned area.
• Uses ICD coding, lab reports and other data to enhance HIV/AIDS surveillance.
• Investigates surveillance on unusual or specialty cases and cases with no identified risk.
• Performs routine quality assurance surveillance activities and matches birth/death records to identify new cases.
• Maintains rapport with providers and completes other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The S.C. Department of Public Health is seeking a professional to develop and coordinate a regional HIV/AIDS surveillance system.

The position involves conducting surveillance visits to hospitals, clinics and laboratories, and using multiple data sources to ensure accurate reporting while maintaining HIPAA compliance. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and relevant experience in human or social services, with a preference for those with HIPAA and HIV/AIDS data experience.