Duties and Responsibilities:

• Decrease the number of people living with HIV who are not receiving medical care.
• Assist with writing narratives and budgets for grants/contracts to meet federal and state funding requirements.
• Train new agencies on data entry, recording, and reporting requirements.
• Evaluate and review quality measures related to performance for Data to Care initiatives.
• Establish relationships with partners to identify gaps in services.
• Maintain records and prepare reports and internal and external correspondences related to Data to Care projects.
• Analyze data and develop reports to contribute to program evaluation and quality assurance. Reports should include recommendations for program refinement and redirection.
• Collaborate with Continuum of Care Unit, Ending the HIV Epidemic Unit, and Special Projects Unit when developing and implementing Return to Care projects.
• Coordinate with BHSP Data and Evaluation team to define metrics and establish evaluation plans.
• Preform contract management relating to writing agency work plans, review of contract budgets, and to provide feedback on agency performance via monthly or quarterly project related calls, and quarterly progress reports.
• Participate on relevant monitoring calls, webinars, and conferences.
• Provide guidance and oversight to Ryan White (RW) B Rebate, RW Part B Supplemental and projects supported by other funding sources.
• Conduct virtual or onsite evaluations of sites requesting designation to assess their capacity to comply with program standards, guidelines, and other requirements.
• Participate in the development, interpretation, evaluation, and recommendation of policies, procedures, rules, and regulations for the effective operation of programs.
• Participate on relevant monitoring calls, webinars, and conferences.
• Coordinate with DHSP Data and Evaluation team to define metrics and establish evaluation plans when appropriate.
• Preform contract management relating to writing agency work plans, review of contract budgets, and to provide feedback on agency performance via monthly or quarterly project related calls, and quarterly progress reports.
• Utilize sociocultural and epidemiological data to identify at risk populations and prioritize where HIV Care services and education should be increased.
• Develop correspondence with staff administering funds as required and/or appropriate.
• Collaborate with other HIV Care units when appropriate.

• Represent the section/division on intra- and extra Departmental committees.
• Consult on the development of needs assessment activities, integrated plan activities, lean process activities, provide tools, advise methods, interpretation, and dissemination of results.
• Seek out and participate in various professional development opportunities and incorporate new skills and information in current work.
• Always represent the best interests of MDHHS and MPHI.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Organized and detail oriented with excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Must be self-motivated, able to complete work in a timely manner, and handle multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel), email, and internet browser software are required.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK OF OTHERS: No assigned responsibility.

IMPACT ON PROJECTS, SERVICES AND OPERATIONS: Performs as a critical member of a team of professionals to keep complex projects on track. Functions in the capacity as manager.