Department Name: 7P140:DEPT OF PREVENTIVE MED & ENVIR

Job Summary:

The College of Public Health is seeking a Prevention Coordinator that will direct all activities dictated by CDC-RFS-PS17-1702 – Improving Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C Care Cascades.This position will focus on increased testing and diagnosis and focus on individuals co-infected with HIV.

Responsibilities include: implementation of grant activities; coordination with internal programs and external agencies who provide services to adults at high risk for hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV infection; develop educational materials for both providers and persons at risk; coordinate and provide webinars and in-person trainings for screening, diagnosing, handling co-infections, reporting and linking to care; complete evaluation of and report on prevention activities, with a focus on co-infection.

This position will be responsible for archiving all training materials and dates disseminated, including the number of individuals reached, and providing updates of all activities will be summarized in an annual performance report.

Skills /Knowledge/Abilities:

MS Office Suite

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education:

MA

Required Related Experience:

0 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification :

None

Preferred Education/Experience:

Driver’s license preferred.

University Community of Inclusion:

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.