This position is in Augusta,GA and does not offer relocation assistance. Must be within a reasonable commuting distance. If relocating to the area, please specify on the application.

The East Central Health District is the lead agency entrusted by the people of the state of Georgia with the ultimate responsibility for the health of communities and the entire population.

The agency is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of HIV Prevention Supervisor for our East Central Health District.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, employee retirement plan, 13 paid holidays, 401K, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.
Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30-minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Supervises and plans work for assigned staff.
Assessment individual and community needs for health education.
Conduct community surveys to ascertain health needs, develop desirable health goals, and determine available of professional health services.
Ensure the provision of follow-up services for testing recipients in the form of risk reduction counseling, PrEP screening, confirmatory testing, linkage and referral, disclosure of test results. Work closely with community partners to maximize screening and recruitment for prevention services.
Deliver outreach services where priority population(s) may gather; this includes preparation and distribution of educational materials, promotional, safes sex materials.
Prepare monthly progress reports.
May work after hours and weekend, depending on scheduled events.
Must maintain a valid driver license.
Travel is required to attend events and training

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health Education and one year of public health education experience at a level equivalent to a lead worker level OR Bachelor's degree in education, social, behavioral or biological sciences or a direct relation field from an accredited college or university and three years of experience in public health education, one year of which was at a lead level OR one year of experience at the lower level Health Educator 3 or equivalent position. Certified Phlebotomy.

Preferred Qualifications
Supervise, guides, and/or instructs that work assignments of subordinate staff. Supervises a comprehensive program of patient or community health education. Supervises a team of health educators responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of education services

Knowledge of HIV / AIDS

Employment Information

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.