Public Health Project Coordinator (Hepatitis C Investigator and Linkage to Care Coordinator)

Public Health Project Coordinator (Hepatitis C Investigator And Linkage To Care Coordinator)The Detroit Health Department has served Detroiters for more than a century. Today, DHD is building a modern public health department that is visible, responsive, data-informed, and rooted in the daily realities of Detroit residents. Our work goes beyond traditional health services. Through a Health in All Policies approach, DHD recognizes that health is shaped by housing, transportation, environmental conditions, economic opportunity, public safety, education, and the broader systems that shape life in the city. We seek team members who can work across programs, City departments, and community partners to improve health, reduce inequities, and deliver better outcomes for Detroit residents. Under the general supervision of the Communicable Disease Manager, the Public Health Project Coordinator (Hepatitis C Investigator and Linkage to Care Coordinator) investigates reported cases of Hepatitis C Virus and provides Hepatitis C education, testing, and referral services. This position requires monitoring patients, answering questions, and providing support to enhance patient engagement and treatment of Hepatitis C within the community. Examples of duties include: Providing health information to the public and making referrals to appropriate agencies through individual phones, and personal contacts Referring patients for follow-up confirmatory testing and treatment as needed Listening to client concerns about diagnoses and testing with patience and care Participating in the design and implementation of Hepatitis C program to meet the needs of identified populations Maintaining detailed, accurate, and confidential records and documentation in health surveillance systems Investigating reported cases of Hepatitis C by interviewing infected individuals to determine the potential source of illness Delivering compassionate and non-judgmental customer services to educate individuals and at-risk populations by telephone, mail, and in clinic settings Providing consultation and direct services to defined at-risk populations Making referrals to health clinics, encouraging individuals to obtain medical evaluation and following up to ensure they receive appropriate treatment Assisting with monitoring the quality of the Hepatitis C disease surveillance data Monitoring patient testing and treatment progress to ensure patients receive education and complete treatment for Hepatitis CTesting patients for Hepatitis C as needed, and providing pre and post-testing education Providing community education and health promotion on hepatitis C prevention, transmission, testing, treatment, and available resources to increase awareness and support linkage to care Assisting with community outreach and field-based activities, including health fairs, screening events, and other community initiatives, to promote hepatitis C prevention, testing, and access to treatment and supportive services Other duties assigned by supervisor Certification in Incident Command Structure Crisis Management, and participation in Public Health Emergency Preparedness activities in real or simulated emergencies Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Public Health, Business Administration, Health Science Administration or other related field, with two years experience in community engagement, community organizing, and project coordination and implementation. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education and experience requirement of this position. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in nursing (BSN) with a Registered Nursing License in the State of Michigan.