HIV Planning Program Specialist (Public Health Program Specialist 2)

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to perform the duties of HIV Planning and Program Specialist. Under direction of the HIV Planning Coordinator, this position will be responsible for the implementation of the statewide HIV Planning Group and will perform associated planning, organizing, monitoring, and evaluation activities.

Benefits Statement

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position) 
• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)
• 13-14 paid holidays per year
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx.

Essential Functions

• Serves as a subject matter expert on HIV planning and needs assessment requirements set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Health Services and Resources Administration (HRSA).
• Establishes and maintain communication channels, coordinates with, and provides support to the HIV planning Group, its five standing committees, adhoc workgroups, and IDPH staff serving in support toles on the HIV Planning Group.
• Collaborates with the HIV planning Group, its standing committees, IDPH support staff, and the Planning Group website administrator.
• Makes logistical arrangements for all meetings, webinars, and trainings for the HIV Planning Group, including webinar registration and development, facilitation of hotel agreements, arrangements for meeting room space, and travel reimbursement for members.
• Provides technical assistance, oversight, and monitoring of any contract(s) under this program and reviews quarterly report submissions and monthly reimbursements submitted by contractor(s).
• Coordinates with the HIV Planning Group, key community stakeholders, and IDPH support staff to solicit articles and information, draft articles, and develop/publish a quarterly newsletter for the HIV Planning Group.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonable within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years college with courses in health education, physical and biological science.
• Requires two (2) years of professional experience in a health education or investigation program in the public or private sector.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of the theory and practice of disease detection, prevention, and control.
• Two (2) years experience with disease reporting laws, rules, and regulations.
• One (1)year professional experience in community organization, social service work, or program planning and development.
• One (1) year experience as an aid in developing a design for the service of delivery system.
• One (1) year work experience in word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and publishing applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Publisher, Powerpoint).

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to travel.
• Requires possession of a valid Driver's license.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is tasked with the oversight of communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety. With an annual budget of over $2 billion in state and federal funds, 6 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,200 employees, IDPH is equipped to fulfill its mission of protecting the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through the prevention, health promotion, regulation and control of disease and injury.