Coordinates and manages all aspects of one or more HIV Prevention grant programs; monitors contractors and conducts quality assurance reviews; develops corrective action plans for non-compliant contractors; prepares assigned portions of grant applications, narratives, progress reports and other documents; manages the competitive and/or sole source procurement process; reviews and reconciles contractor invoices; reviews and acts on requests for budget and work plan modifications; maintains contract files; works with community-based organizations, clinical partners, universities, community members, and consumers to strengthen HIV prevention services for gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (MSM); provides content for social media messaging targeting MSM; reviews and interprets HIV/STD population and trend data and assesses needs of contractors and other community-based organizations; provides capacity building for contractors; provides technical assistance to contractors and other stakeholders; develops and delivers training; and serves, as needed, as back up support for the required Monitoring and Evaluation data entry tool for HIV Prevention contractors. Knowledge of public health practices; health education principles; HIV epidemiology, transmission, prevention and care; social marketing; Microsoft Office applications; and evaluation techniques. Strong problem solving and decision making skills. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; collect, analyze and interpret data; develop and present training; provide technical assistance; conduct needs assessments; and work with diverse populations and cultures. Experience with community-level programming; capacity building; manages internal grant processes; contract monitoring; and grant writing. Valid Virginia driver’s license required. Occasional overnight travel required. Knowledge of state procurement or sole source funding process preferred. Masters degree in Public Health, Health Education, Psychology, or Sociology preferred. Experience in HIV/STD prevention; working in community settings; and with MSM populations preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Public Health, health education, or related field
• Experience in HIV/STD prevention; working in community settings; and with MSM populations
• Experience in preparing reports and grant applications
• Experience in applying and sharing knowledge of Ryan White legislation, federal and state regulations to ensure that agencies are in compliance with contractual requirements

Special Requirements

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHS IG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, or other background checks prior to employment may be required for certain positions. Completion of Statement of Economic Interests will be required upon employment.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the job closing date.

Resume may be submitted in lieu of fully completed application. Please be sure all pertinent work experience is included on your resume. It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) organization, VDH honors the Commonwealth’s veteran’s hiring preference. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov. State agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: Are you requesting consideration through the Alternative Hiring Process and have you received an approved Certificate of Disability? If yes, please attach your Certificate of Disability to this application under the documents section using the optional document section. In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Special Instructions to Applicants