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Public Health Project Coordinator - Physician Detailer

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Public Health Project Coordinator - Physician Detailer

Salary

$49,928.00 - $75,771.00 Annually

Location

100 Mack Avenue, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

202504222095HEAL10514JT2

Department

Dept of Health & Wellness

Division

Health Grants

Opening Date

05/20/2025

Closing Date

6/2/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General

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Description

Under the supervision of the HIV/STI Prevention Manager, the Public Health Project Coordinator - Physician Detailer work with private and institutional health care providers to increase knowledge, skills and abilities to discuss sexual health and appropriate testing, treatment, required reporting, referrals and prevention with clients in the City of Detroit. The employee will develop educational materials, coordinate, and directly implement education related to HIV/STI prevention and care, as well as LGBTQ+ cultural humility.

Examples of Duties

Program Implementation

+ Engage clinicians and other health care providers to educate and increase capacity to standardize taking sexual histories as part of care; provide appropriate testing, treatment and reporting; and refer patients to appropriate agencies for such services.

+ Collaborate with community agencies on issues involving HIV/STI prevention.

+ Independently schedule trainings with clinicians and clinic office staff to provide training, resources, and materials.

+ Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of HIV/STI strategies in partnership with public and private organizations.

+ Develop and promote education and behavior change materials that are medically accurate, culturally appropriate, and educationally sound.

+ Provide education and counseling to medical providers to prepare them to best serve their clientele based on unique needs, lifestyle, cultural and socio-economic situation.

+ Ensure client confidentiality, complying with HIPAA requirements at all times.

Team Development

+ Contribute to a team that is dedicated to achieving excellence in programming and policy to advance division goals.

+ Participate in multidisciplinary and/or interagency teams.

+ Contribute to a work environment where continuous quality improvement in service and professional practice are pursued.

Quality Improvement

+ Gather, organize, and maintain data for program monitoring, evaluation and improvement.

+ Evaluate outcomes, effectiveness of plans, and make changes as necessary.

+ Adhere to ethical principles and Detroit Health Department policies in the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of data and information.

Communication

+ Promote culturally-appropriate information to help collaborators better serve youth, LGBTQ+ individuals, and other populations at increased risk for exposure to STI/HIV.

+ Utilize appropriate methods for interacting effectively and professionally with persons of all ages and from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, and ethnic, sexual orientations, lifestyles and physical abilities.

+ Advocate on behalf of vulnerable individuals and populations to ensure that physicians are informed of available health department and community programs and services, and are assisted in the utilization of relevant services.

Other

+ Participate in Public Health Emergency Preparedness activities in real or simulated emergencies.

+ Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree with major coursework in Public Health, Nursing, Education, Health Education, Social Work or related field of study; Master’s Degree preferred.

Three (3) years’ experience in HIV/STI education, counseling and testing, or clinic.

Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) desired.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education and experience requirement of this position.

Supplemental Information

Evaluation Plan

Interview: 70%

Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%

Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

+ Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.

+ Dental

+ Vision

INSURANCE

+ Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.

+ Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

+ Sick Leave

+ Vacation

+ Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS

The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

City Employees Retirement System

As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;

- At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or

- At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.

• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);

- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;

• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

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Please indicate your highest level of education completed

+ High School Diploma/GED

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree

+ PhD/J.D.

+ No Education experience

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How many years of sales experience do you possess?

+ None

+ 1-2

+ 3-4

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Employer

City of Detroit

Address

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226

Website

http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job

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