THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

Salary Range:

$67,687.00 - $117,791.00

Annually Hiring Salary Range:

$67,687.00 - $82,500 Annually Get to Know Us Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or are interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

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Job Summary The HIV/STI Surveillance Supervisor will hold a leadership role in the Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD) Bureau of Clinical Services and HIV/STI Prevention. The Clinical Services and HIV/STI Prevention Bureau at BCHD works towards decreasing HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI) incidence in Baltimore City. Programs included in the Bureau include HIV/STI testing, partner services, linkage to care, epidemiology and surveillance, community engagement, PrEP, and clinical services. The bureau works closely with partners at Maryland Department of Health, community members, community based organizations, clinical partners, and national organizations on HIV and STI prevention.

The HIV/STI Surveillance Supervisor will oversee the process of surveillance for reportable sexually transmitted infections (chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis) and HIV. This includes receiving reports of STIs and HIV from laboratories and clinicians, ensuring all laboratory reports are appropriately reported to Maryland Department of Health, ensuring all laboratory reports are correctly entered and processed in the state surveillance system, and triaging new cases for Disease Intervention Specialists (also known as partner services). The Reactor Desk Supervisor will be responsible for ensuring appropriate management of Baltimore City's instance of the state-wide STI surveillance system. They will supervise several program coordinators, data entry staff, a perinatal coordinator, and a quality assurance manager. The Reactor Desk Supervisor is responsible for ensuring all aspects of surveillance are operating smoothly and efficiently, including conducting quality assurance of program activities. They will work very closely with Maryland Department of Health, Epidemiology staff, and Partner Services supervisors. Essential Functions Coordination, management, and review of all aspects of STI and HIV case finding and reporting Ensuring appropriate and efficient case triage to partner services Coordination with Maryland Department of Health on management of STI/HIV surveillance Development of reports on status of cases, epidemiology, and quality assurance Assistance with partner services investigations as needed Oversight of investigations of perinatal HIV and congenital syphilis, and direct programmatic activities for prevention of perinatal transmission Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications Education:

Have a bachelor's degree in business administration, Public Administration, Management, or related field from an accredited college or university.

AND Experience:

Have four years of experience in professional-level administrative, operations, or technical work. Previous work lead experience may be required.

OR Equivalency Notes:

Have an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of administrative practices and procedures. Knowledge (where required) of public health services and practices. Knowledge (where required) of specified oral and written non-English language grammar, spelling and punctuation and associated cultural idioms, customs and norms. Knowledge of research techniques and methodology. Skill in grant writing and grant administration. Skill in formulating public policies. Skill in coordinating responses from multiple public and private agencies, institutions and community resource organizations. Skill (where required) in speaking, reading and writing a specified non-English language and interacting within associated cultural idioms, customs and norms. Ability to plan, implement and administer a high-level, high profile special initiative program or project. Ability to establish and maintain effective liaisons with people of varied backgrounds, including clients, families, neighbors, government representatives and officials and public and private community institutions, service providers and personnel. Ability to deal with emergency or crisis situations with calm, tact and dispatch. Ability to promote program activities. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Supervisory experience. Additional Information Background Check Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening, and must be successfully completed. Probation All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a 6-month mandatory probation. Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodation should not be attached to the application.

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