HIVSTD Prevention Contracts Coordinator

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Public Health

Job Classification Title

Program Coordinator IV (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC14

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest most complex agencies in the state and has approximately 17000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health safety and well-being of all North Carolinians providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf blind developmentally disabled and mentally ill and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

This position serves as the HIV/STD Prevention Contracts Coordinator within the Communicable Disease Branch responsible for managing and monitoring contracts and agreement addenda for HIV/STD prevention programs. The role ensures compliance with state and federal standards provides technical assistance to local health departments community-based organizations and other partners and oversees fiscal and programmatic monitoring of funded initiatives. The position coordinates statewide prevention activities supports grant development and leads quality assurance efforts to strengthen program effectiveness. Work requires expertise in public health contracting program planning and evaluation within the context of HIV/STD prevention. This position operates independently with significant responsibility for ensuring timely and accurate contract submissions and program oversight.

Key Duties Include:
Monitor subrecipient agencies to ensure compliance with programmatic goals objectives and fiscal requirements.

Ensure all contracts and agreement addenda are written to standard and submitted to the Divisions contracts office by required deadlines.

Provide technical assistance and capacity-building support to local health departments community-based organizations and other funded partners on HIV/STD prevention strategies.

Oversee program monitors contract submissions and deliver training to maintain compliance with state contracting rules and standards.

Review and analyze program data and reports to evaluate performance and identify areas for improvement.

Coordinate statewide HIV/STD prevention activities including quality assurance initiatives and regional consultative services.

Assist in the development of grant applications program plans and operational objectives in collaboration with internal staff and external partners.

Prepare and submit required documentation including budget award worksheets contract approval forms and progress reports.

Lead special projects and assignments designated by the Unit Manager or as part of task forces and coalitions.

Maintain knowledge of state and federal regulations Open Windows contract management system and relevant public health policies to ensure program compliance.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $50633.00 - $88607.00

Recruitment Range: $50633.00 - $57350.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Documented experience managing state-funded public health contracts using Open Windows or similar contract management systems with proficiency in compliance monitoring and documentation.

• Proven experience developing and implementing HIV/STD prevention program plans including measurable objectives operational strategies and evaluation components aligned with federal and state guidelines.

• Hands-on experience analyzing programmatic and fiscal data to assess subrecipient performance identify gaps and produce actionable reports for quality improvement initiatives.

• Demonstrated experience delivering technical assistance and capacity-building training to diverse public health partners including local health departments and community-based organizations with measurable outcomes in program compliance.

• Experience preparing and submitting grant applications and associated deliverables for federal funding streams including CDC cooperative agreements ensuring adherence to application guidance and timelines.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

Is An Anticipated Vacancy.

This Position Is 100% Federally Funded

Physical Requirements

Ability to work independently in non-handicapped accessible areas.

About the NC Division of Public Health:

The NC Division of Public Health works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina. Our entire statewide system of public health has dedicated professionals who carry out our mission every day through a wide range of essential activities touching the lives of everyone in our state.

About the Communicable Disease Branch:

The Communicable Disease Branch strives to protect and improve the health of people in North Carolina through disease detection tracking investigation control education prevention and care activities to reduce morbidity and mortality resulting from communicable diseases that are a significant threat to the public. The Communicable Disease Branch collaborates with the public local health departments other public health agencies healthcare professionals educators businesses communities and healthcare facilities to ensure that North Carolina is prepared to respond to any communicable disease situation that affects the people who live work and visit the state.

Compensation and Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options standard and supplemental retirement plans and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation sick and community service addition paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit the website for State Benefits.

Supplemental Contact Information:

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governors Executive Order 303 our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

Application Process:

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the following: Education including high school and all degrees obtained Work Experience and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions you must provide supporting information within the Work Experience section of the application to support your answers.

• If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.

• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered Positions of Trust will be subject to a criminal background check.

• Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application please log in to your account. Upon the closing date applications are Under Review and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.

• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.

• For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service please visit the NACES membership website at Credit Verification

  Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

  Veterans and National Guard Preference

  • Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.

  • Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

  • Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22 along with the state application.

  ADA Accommodations

  Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the person indicated below.

  CONTACT INFORMATION:

  If there are any questions about this posting please contact Talent Acquisition at Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

  Minimum Education and Experience

  Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

  Bachelors degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of experience in the program related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  EEO Statement

  The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

  Recruiter:

  Dejah Seksay

  Email: