Job | Hepatitis Testing & Linkage to Care Coordinator (Part Time) @ African Services Committee

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Viral Hepatitis Testing and Linkage to Care Coordinator shall:
• Provide direct hepatitis B and C pre- and post-test counseling.
• Collect hepatitis B and C blood samples (i.e., phlebotomy).
• Order laboratory tests and submit blood samples in a timely manner.
• Vaccinate individuals who lack serological evidence of hepatitis B immunity.
• Refer hepatitis B and C positive individuals to care accordingly.
• Collaborate with Testing Center staff before, during, and after hepatitis B and C screening to maintain open communication and a high standard of care.
• Collaborate with HONE and gastroenterology, liver, and infectious disease clinics to ensure client engagement and maintenance in care for hepatitis B and C positive individuals.
• Manage data entry through the supervision and training of data entry staff and volunteers.
• Conduct quality assurance and improvement of education, counseling, testing, referrals, follow-ups, reporting, and data collection through chart reviews, case conferences, and direct observation of staff.
• Write and present abstracts, updates and reports on the findings and status of the program and work with grant writers to secure future funding for the program.
• Represent and advocate for ASC’s Hepatitis Program through annual events, coalition meetings, and/or conferences.
• Collaborate with ASC’s Communications Department regarding advertising campaigns and public relations for the Viral Hepatitis Program.
• Report to the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene,to HONE, and to any other funders.
• Adhere to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 in order to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Oversee overall program operations including ordering and inventory of supplies.
• Evening and/or weekend hours may be required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Minimum education requirement: Bachelor’s degree in health or natural sciences
• Preferable: MPH, MS, BSN, and/or other clinical or public health degrees
• At least two (2) years experience in clinical care and/or research
• Phlebotomy
• Familiarity with basic program evaluation methodology a plus
• Program management experience preferred
• Fluency in Microsoft Office required
• Work experience in Africa or with African immigrant populations a plus Bilingual English/French preferred
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills, both spoken and written

How to apply

Please send resume and cover letter to hep@africanservices.org by August 7th, 2015.