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Michigan Job Postings
Hearth Home Prevention and Outreach Center
HIV Intervention/Outreach Coordinator
The HIV Intervention/Outreach Coordinator is responsible for facilitating
pre/post test HIV counseling to ensure that clients understand their risk
factors. Conducts health education activities that reduce the prevalence of HIV
and disseminates information regarding HIV related services to specific target
populations in the community.
Requirements:
• Basic knowledge and understanding of HIV, community resources.
• Must be culturally sensitive to HIV cultural factors.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, and make decisions on a
daily basis.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Public Health, Human Services or Nursing
preferred. Associate’s Degree required.
• Must have a good driving record and possess a reliable, insured vehicle.
• HIV Counseling Certification required.
Hours:Full-time, Flexible and varied. Evenings and weekends may be required.
Please send a résumé and cover letter to
jobs@healthdelivery.org or
fax to 989-759-6425.
Deadline to Apply: September 10, 2010
Mailing address is: Health Delivery Inc.
Human Resources
501 Lapeer Ave.
Saginaw, MI 48607
SEMHA
Lansing
Nurse Consultant
Full Time with Benefits SALARY: $27.00 - $30.00 per
hour, Negotiable
The Southeastern Michigan Health Association seeks to fill this position at the
Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) Division of Health, Wellness and
Disease Control
Licensed Registered Nurse desired; Knowledge in the field of public
health and HIV/AIDS prevention; Minimum of 5 years program administration
experience recommended; Experience in working in the field of corrections
recommended; Experience in the design, implementation of statewide collaborative
initiatives; Ability to lead and work with diverse individuals and groups in a
culturally and linguistically competent manner; Excellent verbal and written
communication skills; Computer skills in microsoft word, and access.
Employee in this position will work with the MDCH to: Serve as the primary
communication and facilitation link between Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC)
and MDCH to address HIV-infected prisoner needs and access to support services
once released.Coordinate the HIV/AIDS Partner Services Program and the Peer
Education Program within two Michigan prison reception centers. Counsel HIV/AIDS
infected prisoners for the purpose of eliciting information about at-risk
partners, who are in need of partner services delivery by local public health
departments. Consult with MDOC medical staff to assist in the interpretation of
diagnostic test results relevant to HIV/STDs. Consult with MDOC medical staff to
advocate for prisoner medical and psychosocial needs relative to HIV diagnosis.
Coordinate and monitor the peer education counselor program for content accuracy
and adherence to MDOC policies. Conduct training or trainers to peer educators
to deliver HIV/STD prevention information to fellow prisoners. Assess the need
and coordinate efforts to expand HIV/STD prevention messages and educational
programs to other correctional facilities such as camps and residential
programs.
Coordinate, serve and or work with community advisory groups and existing
agencies such as Michigan’s Prison Re-entry Program to address needs of
discharging prisoners infected with HIV. Assist in the research and development
of educational programs and materials to increase HIV/STD awareness and
education among correctional officers and medical staff. Monitor the
facilitation of Michigan’s court-ordered testing program in accordance with
Michigan’s Compiled law 333.5129 of 1988. Coordinate activities to promote
knowledge of partner services in the local county jails, court systems and area
probation programs. Support initiatives undertaken through Michigan’s Partner
Services program to enhance services to local public health and other funded
programs.
Applicants must be presently authorized to work in the United States on a full
time basis. E.O.E, Applicant must not have any felony convictions.
Application Deadline: August 25, 2010
Mail or Fax resume and cover letter to:
Southeastern Michigan Health Association (SEMHA)
Attn: Audrea Woodruff
3011 West Grand Boulevard
200 Fisher Building
Detroit MI 48202
Fax: (313) 873-8137
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
University of Michigan
Psychology Junior Faculty Position - tenure track
assistant professor position
The Department of Psychology at the University of
Michigan invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor position
that explores the psychosocial, contextual and behavioral factors associated
with sexual health. We are open with respect to particular area of
expertise, but examples include: gender, cultural, or racial/ethnic factors that
may affect risk-taking or other behaviors that lead to, or impact prevention,
treatment, and progression of STDs/HIV; personality, family, life stage or
social network factors associated with sexual risk or decision-making; coping
styles, personality and contextual predictors of coping strategies for STDs/HIV;
psychosocial consequences of STDs/HIV for the individual, family, and community.
We are particularly interested in individuals who are attracted to working
within a multi-disciplinary environment. The department has strengths in the
study of sexuality, gender, race/ethnicity, and social and developmental
psychology that will provide a supportive environment for the new hire.
This position is part of a cluster of hires that will
bring together faculty from Psychology, Women's Studies, Anthropology, Nursing
and Obstetrics/Gynecology with an interest in psychosocial, behavioral and
biomedical aspects of sexual health with an overarching focus on STDs/HIV/AIDS
and women's health in diverse populations. Qualifications for this junior
faculty position include: completion of PhD degree in a relevant field
(Psychology is not required) and demonstrated appropriate research expertise.
This is a university-year appointment, with an expected
start date of September 1, 2011. Successful candidates will be expected to
establish an independent research program and have a commitment to undergraduate
and graduate teaching. Send a letter of intent identifying primary area of
research interest, curriculum vitae, a statement of current and future research
plans, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, evidence of teaching
excellence, representative publications; and at least three letters of
recommendation to Psychology Sexual Health Search Committee, University of
Michigan, Department of Psychology, 530 Church St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1043.
Review of applications begins October 1 and will continue until position has
been filled. The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer. Qualified women and minority candidates are encouraged to
apply. The University is supportive of the needs of dual-career couples.
National Job Postings
PATH
Washington, DC
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, HIV/AIDS
See original job posting at PATH »
PATH is a US-based international development organization with the mission to
improve the health of people around the world by advancing health technologies,
strengthening systems, and encouraging healthy behaviors.
The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will support monitoring and evaluation
activities and will contribute to PATH’s ongoing monitoring and evaluation
strengthening efforts including engaging in cross organizational training,
participating in the monitoring and evaluation advisory ... Note:
French required.
Montana DPH
HIV
Surveillance Epidemiologist
Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services - Helena, MT
CDC National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral
Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention
Director, Division of STD Prevention (DSTDP)
As a recognized expert and authority in the field of
sexually transmitted diseases, the incumbent serves as the principal
medical/scientific resource for the CDC in all public health aspects of STD and
a member of the Center's senior leadership team, coordinating and providing
leadership for the development, implementation, and evaluation of a national
policy for prevention of STDs. The incumbent also is responsible for managing
DSTDP’s programmatic activities, providing scientific leadership in the
development and implementation of division policy, program plans, and research
goals and objectives. Moreover, the incumbent oversees an annual budget of $160
million and directs a staff of approximately 250 field employees and 160
headquarters personnel directly through 30 subordinate supervisors who are
responsible to the incumbent for carrying out a nationwide STD prevention
program.
http://hivatlas.org/jobs/2010/cdc-position-announcement-director-cdcs-division-std-prevention
POZ Positions Wanted: Community members post information about the jobs they're
looking for, and you can find the talent you need to fill your latest opening.
http://www.poz.com/marketplace/positionswanted.shtml
International Job Postings
HIV Atlas posts national and
international positions available
Nominations for National
Committees
Volunteer Opportunities
 DIFFA’DINING
BY DESIGN
BENEFITTING THE MICHIGAN AIDS COALITION
August 12-14, 2010 at the Edith and Benson Ford Conference Center
College for Creative Studies
MAC
NEEDs VOLUNTEERS for our new annual event, Dining by Design which is sure
to become the newest social event of the year! We have numerous
opportunities for you to be part of this exciting event. You must be at least
18. We need volunteers to help set up the various events; we also need
volunteers for registration,
auction monitors, guest assistance and guest tours over the five days for this
event. See the one page DIFFA fact
sheet and the volunteer
registration form.
HAPIS seeking Program Review Panel Members
MDCH/HAPIS-funded HIV prevention programs and health departments can use only
educational items that have been approved by the peer review panel coordinated
by HAPIS. The Program Review Panel is composed of staff and volunteers of HIV
programs from across Michigan. In order to expedite the review of the hundreds
of brochures, manuals, books and videos submitted, HAPIS is looking for
ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEERS. The estimated time commitment is between two and eight
hours per month.
There are several ways you can be involved:
- Educational
Brochure Review Group. You can participate in this review panel sub-group from
any location in the state. Materials will be mailed to you for your review every
month (2-5 hours per month).
- Video Review Group. A special video review group
will meet in a central location to screen videos. These meetings will likely be
in southeast Michigan, but if we get enough volunteers in an out-state area we
will come to your part of the state for a video review day (5-8 hours per
month).
- Curriculum and Book Review Group. These will be special review sessions to
screen materials that cannot be duplicated and reviewed by mail. These
meetings will likely be in southeast Michigan, but if we get enough volunteers
in an out-state area we will come to your part of the state for a curriculum
review day (5-8 hours per quarterly meeting).
More information on the Program Review Panel and
Contact.
Career Development/Advancement Opportunities
Fellowship & Scholarship Opportunities
"Indiana University Starts Ryan
White Scholarship for AIDS Studies"
Associated Press , (04.05.2010)
Indiana University-Bloomington announced the creation of a new scholarship
honoring the Indiana teenager whose battle for acceptance made him a national
symbol in the fight against HIV- and AIDS-related stigma. The
Ryan White Legacy Scholarship will
be awarded by IU’s Rural Center for AIDS/STD Prevention and its School of
Health, Physical Education and Recreation; its recipients will be students
pursuing a master of public health degree, with preference to those studying
AIDS/STD prevention or sexual health.
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