Job Board
Health Equity Fellow
Date Posted: 6/28/2012
Organization: MAC AIDS Foundation
Location: Washington, DC
Position Responsibilities:
This is an exciting opportunity to work with two national organizations that are critically involved in the STD/HIV work that occurs throughout the country. The Health Equity Fellowship is supported by funding from the MAC AIDS Foundation via a joint funding opportunity with the National Coaliton of STD Directors (NCSD) and the National Alliance of State & Territorial AIDS Directors (NASTAD). Both national organizations are the leading voices in the field of STD/HIV prevention.
The Health Equity Fellow plays a leadership role in expanding the organization’s capacity and priority of mounting a robust and coordinated response among health departments to address the STD/HIV crisis among Black and Latino gay men in the United States. The Health Equity Fellow works with key health department leadership, community stakeholders, federal partners and policymakers to dramatically scale-up innovative, effective and tailored prevention approaches, including counseling and testing, partner services, community mobilization, Internet and new media technology. The Health Equity Fellow will work closely with staff of both agencies to develop and inspire strategies, as well as recommend and execute action steps and hands-on technical assistance that will implement culturally competent, relevant and effective programming for Black and Latino gay men.
The Health Equity Fellow will be highly motivated and work as part of a team as well as maintain and develop new projects and work with minimal direction. Demonstrated ability to execute projects in a timely manner is required.
Essential Functions
- Assist in the overall implementation of grant strategies including meeting and training course development for health department leaders, community stakeholders and medical providers
- Create and disseminate resources such as policy tools and webinars
- Assess state health department technical assistance and program development needs to strengthen state/local health department STD & HIV/AIDS programs for Black and Latino gay men
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
1. Skills/Knowledge
- Working knowledge of health department programs including STD/HIV counseling and testing, behavioral interventions, partner services and other core health department programs
- Knowledge of social determinants of health and STD/HIV prevention issues affecting black and latino gay men
- Demonstrated ability to implement culturally competent and relevant programs
- Ability to lead and work in teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft office applications
- Skills in public speaking and delivery of technical assistance
2. Experience/Education
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in public policy, public health or related fields; or any equivalent combination of training, education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position
3. Environment and Scheduling
- Interest in working with an STD/HIV public health organization
- Interest in working within a diverse work environment
- Willing to travel as needed
This position is full-time for one year, with start and end dates to be determined at hire. During or following the fellowship period, the incumbent may be considered for other open positions, based on demonstrated competency in achieving results within the fellowship position.
Apply To:
To apply for this position please send your resume, cover letter and a brief writing sample to Dana Cropper Williams at dcropper@ncsddc.org. No phone calls, please.
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