Public Health Program Representative (Communicable Disease) 3.2 3.2 out of 5 stars 1200 Market St Rm 212, St. Louis, MO 63103 $47,034
- $62,192 a year
- Permanent, Full-time City of St. Louis 177 reviews $47,034
- $62,192 a year
Permanent, Full-time Description Salary:
$47,034- $62,192
Position Grade:
13
G Department:
Health Job Type Full-Time (Permanent)
Examination Number:
EX1559
Location:
St. Louis, MO The Public Health Program Representative (PHPR) plays a vital role in supporting the planning, coordination, and implementation of HIV/STI prevention initiatives for the City of St. Louis Department of Health. This includes management of the Condom Distribution Program (CDP), HIV/STI testing, community outreach, and health education activities. The PHPR ensures equitable access to prevention tools, supports data collection and reporting, and promotes sexual health across the community. Responsibilities include expanding and maintaining condom distribution sites, managing supply and inventory, tracking and reporting data, conducting testing and education, and serving as a liaison with partners and stakeholders. The position requires strong organizational, communication, and data management skills, as well as a commitment to health equity.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Plan, implement, and support HIV/STI prevention program deliverables. Serve as a key member of the Condom Distribution Program (CDP) team: Maintain inventory and organize the condom supply room. Process, package, and fulfill condom supply orders. Manage and update the online (Qualtrics) CDP order form. Coordinate with team members for order pick-ups and deliveries. Track supplies using checkout logs and Google Sheets. Maintain accurate data for internal and external reporting. Coordinate with the social media team to conduct outreach campaigns. Support SOP development and program improvements. Serve as main or co-contact for CDP partners, providing updates and support as needed. Conduct community-based and clinic-based HIV/STI testing, including required phlebotomy. Deliver individual and group HIV/STI education and risk-reduction counseling. Refer individuals testing positive to Linkage to Care Case Management services. Support surveillance staff with data collection and documentation. Represent the Department of Health at regional and statewide meetings. Participate in planning and implementation of special projects and testing events. Serve as a liaison to community organizations, local governments, and stakeholders. Assist with the investigation and control of other communicable diseases, as needed. Attend and contribute to internal huddles and external meetings. Participate in CDP meetings and strategy discussions. Recruit and support CDP partner sites; assist with program expansion. Provide feedback and recommendations to improve program efficiency and equity. Monitor and report outcomes related to condom distribution and outreach. Ensure in-office coverage on a rotating basis to support CDP operations.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Data Utilization:
Requires the ability to perform mid-level data analysis including the ability to audit, deduce, assess, conclude and appraise. Requires discretion in determining and referencing such to established criteria to define consequences and develop alternatives.
Human Interaction:
Requires the ability to provide paraprofessional level medical care, such as advising patients on public health programs and referral to treatment and prevention program and resources.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools and Materials Use:
Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or provide simple but continuous adjustment on equipment, machinery and tools such as motor vehicle, computer terminal, fax machine, telephone, phlebotomy equipment and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Verbal Aptitude:
Requires the ability to utilize a variety of reference, descriptive and advisory data and information such as epidemiological data, medical charts, lab test reports, interview notes and reports, public health program manuals, statutes, procedures, guidelines and non-routine correspondence.
Mathematical Aptitude:
Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; calculate decimals and percentage; interpret descriptive statistical reports.
Functional Reasoning:
Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems such as leading, teaching, directing, planning, coordinating and controlling. Ability to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to problem resolution.
Situational Reasoning:
Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental and/or subjective criteria, as opposed to criteria that are clearly measurable or verifiable.
Environmental Factors:
Tasks may risk exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as temperature extremes, traffic hazards, toxic/poisonous agents, potential violence, disease or pathogenic substances.
Physical Requirements:
Requires the ability to lift files and other materials weighing up to twenty (20) pounds. Requires the ability to climb stairs.
Sensory Requirements:
Requires the ability to recognize and identify degrees of similarities or differences between characteristics of shapes to clearly distinguish objects and sounds to interview clients and communicate with co-workers. Qualifications A Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Community Health Education, Behavioral/Social Sciences, Social Services, or a related medical/behavioral science field; plus some experience in community outreach with HIV/AIDS, STIs and public health practices. OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Certification:
Must be a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT).
License:
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license while employed by the City of St. Louis. Must possess a valid driver's license at the time of filing application and be able to present it upon request. Please note type of license, number, class and expiration date on the Employment Application. Only qualified applicants who provide proof of a valid driver's license will be considered for this position.
Scoring Components and Their Weights Experience and Training:
100% May be Subject to:
Background Investigation:
Pass/Fail Medical Examination:
Pass/Fail Documentation of Academic Credentials must be Submitted Upon Request When completing the Employment History and the Educational/Training History sections of the Employment Application, please be as thorough as possible when describing your education, training and experience relating to this position. Applicants will only receive credit for their experience, training and education as shown on the application. Resumes will not be accepted as a substitute to a fully completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Veterans Preference Points To be eligible for veteran's preference points, the applicant must submit a copy of their DD 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with the Employment Application or upon request. The Director of Personnel may, in their discretion, accept alternate documentation. City Residence Preference Points City residents who pass an examination for a position in the classified service and do not receive any other preference will receive a five (5) point preference on a scale of 100 points on the exam. An additional one (1) point shall be added to the passing score of City residents who receive any other preference on a scale of 100 points. City residents must have resided in the City for at least one (1) year at the time of filing their application to be eligible for the preference points. Accommodations If assistance with the job application is necessary based on a physical impairment, mental impairment, or otherwise, they should reach out to the Office on the Disabled with contact information. This office will not disclose any information that an applicant or employee has a disability or has discussed possible accommodations without the applicant's or employee's prior consent.
Job Posting :
Jun 11, 2026, 3:01:16 PM
