[HIV-STD-Prevention] #u# Career Opportunity: STD Prevention Specialist (Program Analyst 2) -Limited Duration (24 months)

[Pearson Shelley M]

STD Prevention Specialist (Program Analyst 2) Limited Duration



REQ-91865

Close Date: 3/27/2022

Salary: $4,552 - $6,964

Location: Portland, OR

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Center for Public Health Practice, Diseases and Conditions<https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/DISEASESCONDITIONS/HIVSTDVIRALHEPATITIS/Pages/index.aspx> in Portland, Oregon has a career opportunity for a STD Prevention Specialist to serve as a contract monitor and technical liaison for counties receiving new program funds for STD contact tracing staffing.

The work of this role may be conducted remotely with full access to the needed operating systems and technology.

This is a full-time, limited duration, classified position and is represented by a union. Limited duration positions are benefit eligible. The duration of this position is expected to last 24 months. This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill future vacancies.

What will you do?
As the STD Prevention Specialist, you will provide consultation and coordinate training for local public health authority staff who act as STD/HIV contact tracers (Disease Intervention Specialists) across Oregon. You will act as a contract monitor and technical liaison for counties receiving new funding to hire and retain Disease Intervention Specialists, the staff responsible for conducting HIV/STD case investigations and contact tracing. You will work collaboratively with other OHA HIV/STD Prevention & Surveillance staff to answer questions, provide technical assistance, and identify additional resources to assist Disease Intervention Specialists and other local public health authority staff. Additionally, you will play an important role in tracking data and compiling information and writing content for federal grant applications, work plans, and progress reports.

What's in it for you?
The public health division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.

Opportunities for career growth and development within state government are vast, and we offer generous medical, vision, and dental<https://www.oregon.gov/OHA/PEBB/Pages/index.aspx> benefits with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave, and 10 paid holidays a year. In addition, we offer pension and retirement<https://www.oregon.gov/PERS/pages/index.aspx>. Click here<https://www.oregon.gov/jobs/pages/benefits.aspx> to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to:

  *   Eliminating health inequities in Oregon by 2030
  *   Becoming an anti-racist organization
  *   Developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs, and
  *   Developing and retaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce that represents the diversity, cultures, strengths, and values of the people of Oregon.

What are we looking for?
Minimum Requirements:
A bachelor's degree in public health, occupational health, public administration, or closely related degree, AND two (2) years of experience coordinating a public health program or closely related healthcare program,
OR
A combination of five (5) years of experience and education, coordinating a public health program or closely related healthcare program.
Requested Skills:

  *   Experience designing, implementing, and coordinating public health projects and using project plans.
  *   Knowledge and/or experience with HIV and STD prevention systems, services, and programs, with a preference for advanced knowledge of HIV/STD partner services/disease intervention work.
  *   Experience analyzing processes and functions, and communicating objectives to technical staff, professional staff, managers, and employees.
  *   Experience effectively communicating ideas, recommendations, and technical information to technical and non-technical persons.
  *   Experience developing and presenting training materials to agency staff and managers.
  *   Lived experience, cultural understanding, and/or language expertise to ensure effective community-centered communications.
  *   Experience creating, promoting, welcoming, and maintaining a culturally competent and diverse work environment.

To view the full announcement, please visit the following link: https://wd5.myworkday.com/oregon/d/inst/15$158872/9925$99000.htmld
(Internal state employees, please apply through this link)

External Link: https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Portland--OHA--Oregon-Street/STD-Prevention-Specialist--Program-Analyst-2---Limited-Duration--24-months-_REQ-91865

Questions: Please contact Tracie Knight at tracie.knight2 at dhsoha.state.or.us<mailto:tracie.knight2 at dhsoha.state.or.us>.

Thank you,


Tracie Knight
She/Her/Hers
Senior Recruiter
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY
Agency Operations Division
Office of Human Resources
tracie.knight2 at dhsoha.state.or.us<mailto:tracie.knight2 at dhsoha.state.or.us>
Cell: (503) 509-3600
http://www.oregon.gov/oha

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