DDP Recruitment

Retention Coordinators:  DDP Recruitment has two contract staff openings for Retention Coordinators. These positions play a key role on the Virginia Medication Assistance Program (formerly ADAP) team and are physically located in one of the five health regions in the state of Virginia.  Retention Coordinators engage in short term and extensive outreach to clients of the Virginia Medication Assistance Program (VA MAP) who do not respond to previous outreach attempts for recertification and eligibility.  Retention Coordinators maintain contact and coordinate care with relevant community agencies.

Qualifications:  Enhanced care management skills, including care coordination and knowledge of community resources; computer skills; strong communication skills and an ability to present information effectively; ability to analyze and resolve client issues/concerns; interpret and adhere to policies and procedures including confidentiality and cyber security; knowledge of behavioral health principles, techniques, and practices, and their application to complex treatment and services provision; knowledge of and experience with HIV/AIDS services delivery; ability to understand and observe all VDH-required protocols while conducting tasks during COVID-19; and broad knowledge of basic principles, concepts and methodology of human services through experience and a Bachelor’s or Master’s level degree.  A valid Virginia driver’s license is required.  Staring pay is $25.00 per hour.  These are full-time contractual positions that do not include state benefits or leave.

Applicants for the Retention Coordinator positions should send their resumes and all inquiries to the staffing firm, 22nd Century Technology, Inc., to dgsjobs@tscti.com and copy rajeshwarj@tscti.com.  Please include the position name in the subject line.

DDP Recruitment is currently recruiting for several Health Counselor/Disease Intervention Specialists.  The primary responsibility in this role is to independently and effectively perform disease intervention activities.  These activities include, but are not limited to, notifying persons diagnosed with or at risk for STI/HIV/hepatitis or other communicable diseases; providing partner services to diagnosed individuals and their partners, assisting with linkage to care; and providing risk reduction education to clients at high risk of infection.  The incumbent will be expected to provide HIV/STI education and counseling in a culturally competent manner in various clinical and community based settings to a wide range of audiences.  Duties include, but are not limited to:  interviewing patients and partners regarding STI/HIV information; analyzing and investigating cases of communicable diseases; providing education and risk reduction counseling; performing phlebotomy in community and clinical settings; documenting all investigative activities on appropriate forms and medical records; providing educational presentations to a wide range of audiences.

Multiple positions are being recruited.  The primary worksite for each position may vary, but the individual will provide coverage on a routine basis for an entire assigned region, and may provide coverage throughout the state.  Occasional overnight travel may be required.  Occasional evening and weekend work will be required.  Individual must be able/willing to travel for one week for required training.  Employer will cover travel costs.

Minimum Qualifications:  Knowledge of public health practices and/or STDs and HIV.  Strong written and oral communication skills.  Experience conducting investigations and/or research. Ability to work in various settings including clinic and field.  Strong computer skills in various computer programs and databases.  Experience working independently and cooperatively with clients, healthcare providers and other human services organizations.  Must be able to successfully complete required training programs offered by VDH and the CDC. Valid Virginia driver’s license required.

Preferred Qualifications:  Experience as an STD Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS).  Completion of CDC’s Passport to Partner Services or Introduction to Sexually Transmitted Disease Intervention (ISTDI) training.  Degree in Public Health, Health Education, or related field.  Experience performing phlebotomy.  Bilingual in English and Spanish.

In accordance with Executive Directive #18, as a condition of employment, the Commonwealth of Virginia requires all Executive Branch employees, including new hires, to disclose their vaccination status. If you are the selected candidate, proof of vaccination will be required during new employee orientation on your first day of work.  Employees that are not vaccinated must be tested weekly.

This is a contract position and has no benefits such as paid leave, health insurance, retirement, etc.

Pay rate is $25.00/hour

Send resumes and cover letters to Remy Ndayizeye at remy.ndayizeye@vdh.virginia.gov.

Position Description: The HCS Data Support Technician (DST) reviews and enters patient and lab information from HIV surveillance reporting forms and lab reports into the enhanced HIV/AIDS Reporting System (eHARS) database; identifies new and existing patient records by conducting record searches in multiple confidential data systems; determines completeness and accuracy of information based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) HIV infection case definition; and updates eHARS database. The DST actively engages in data quality assurance and improvement by reviewing data for accuracy and completeness prior to data entry, and comparing paper forms and electronic records; addressing issues noted in QA reports; assisting team members with eHARS data cleaning, contacting other state health departments when needed to resolve data discrepancies or quality issues or to identify if clients were diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in other states. DST also assists the team in documentation or tracking of QA efforts, and/or update/review of training materials, prepare meeting minutes, reports, and update forms. The DST adapts to special situations, competing priorities, requests for special projects; and engages in internal and cross-team collaborations. The DST provides general administrative and clerical support to the Regional Epidemiology Consultants (EC); and incorporates the DDP’s security & confidentiality processes and procedures into daily responsibilities.

Minimum Requirements: a High School Diploma or GED; prior data entry experience. Knowledge of medical terminology, office practices, telephone etiquette, customer service, quality assurance and control techniques, and Microsoft Office. Excellent oral and writing communication skills. Ability to multi-task; establish and maintain positive working relationships; work independently and as a team member; work with multiple confidential data systems; maintain confidentiality while working with Protected Health Information; work 40 hours a week during regular business hours; adjust work hours, location, and job duties; and participate in training to meet public health business needs, including emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in public health or related field; technical certifications and/or experience; experience with data management such as data collection, analysis, tracking, documentation, quality assurance, and use of statistical software; experience working with healthcare or lab data; knowledge of HIPAA regulations.

This is a contract position for 12 months.  The position may be renewed.  The pay rate is $16/hour.

Interested applicants should submit their resumes to Margie Carter Alexander at margie.carter@vdh.virginia.gov.

The position reports to the Lead HIV Services Coordinator. This contractual position operates both with a high degree of autonomy and as part of an integrated team.

Essential responsibilities include:

• • Manage all aspects of the procurement process for HIV-related health care and support services
  • Monitor contractor spending and service delivery through review of monthly invoices, reports, site visits, and data and providing feedback to improve performance
  • Provide technical assistance
  • Contribute to the development of unit policies, procedures, and a field manual for HIV services coordination and contract monitoring
  • Make funding recommendations and approve budgets and work plans that align with the Integrated HIV Care and Prevention Plan
  • Support the development and implementation of funded agencies’ Quality Improvement Plans and the Peer Review process
  • Prepare reports and contributing input on program and policy planning and grant matters
  • Provide additional coverage to the Virginia Medication Assistance Program (VA MAP) as requested

Some travel required.

Hourly wage of $27-$31/hour based on experience.

This position does not include benefits (i.e. health insurance, paid leave, etc.)

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter by August 17, 2022 to Rivkah Meder at rebecca.meder@vdh.virginia.gov.

Position Description: the Data Management Technician assists with statewide STD surveillance efforts within the Virginia Department of Health’s STD Prevention and Surveillance (SPS) program by reviewing and researching patient data reported on HIV/STI laboratory and morbidity reports and entering data into relevant data systems, maintaining orderly file system and storing data in accordance with established protocols for records retention purposes, and processing and distributing incoming and outgoing mail. This position will also provide assistance with other duties related to STI surveillance and data entry/quality assurance activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• • Strong computer skills in various computer programs and databases
  • Strong oral and written communication and customer service skills
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Ability to maintain complete confidentiality regarding while working with Protected Health information (PHI)
  • High school degree or equivalent training and/or experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• • Basic knowledge of the cause, transmission, treatment, and prevention of STIs and methods of public health surveillance and disease outbreak investigations strongly preferred
  • Experience with data collection, entry, and management

Compensation: $18 per hour

Position Type: this is a contract position hired and employed directly by 22nd Century Technologies, Inc. The selected candidate will not be considered a state employee and will not

receive state benefits. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a background investigation.  This position is based at the VDH Central Office in Richmond, VA and may be required to report to work at the Central Office up to five days per week.

How to Apply: submit resume to Taylor Clark at taylor.clark@vdh.virginia.gov with subject line: “Data Management Tech Application”.  Position is open until filled.

The Division of Disease Prevention (DDP) is seeking an individual who is highly motivated, organized and detailed oriented, with excellent written and oral communication skills, to serve as a Program Support Technician.

Job Duties:

• • Provide administrative support to the DDP Director, two deputies and the Process Improvement Analyst. Coordinate and verify employee travel reimbursements based on policies and procedures, preparing accurate documentation to streamline process and ensure timely payments.  Provide administrative support such as records management; document preparation, proofreading and editing; meeting logistics; planning activities; organizing events, taking meeting minutes when needed, etc.
  • Manage a consolidated list of telecom, wireless and inventory bills to cost codes, note issues, consult with unit directors and takes appropriate, corrective action.
  • Manage DDP organizational (org) chart. Ensure information stays reconciled to DDP Control.  Submit DDP org chart to OEpi Administrative Staff Specialist by the 5^th of every month.  Manage e-files.
  • Ensure DDP information on the OCOM Key Personnel List remains accurate (monitor changes to DDP Control, identify necessary updates and notify OCOM and the OEpi Administrative Staff Specialist as needed)
  • Ensure DDP Program Org Chart remains current (monitor changes to DDP Control on weekly basis, update document and publish to the intranet).
  • Manage centralized list of DDP copier/fax equipment and coordinate repair requests, renew maintenance agreements, ensure sufficient stock (paper & toner) to support daily operations, etc.
  • Support DDP Quarterly All-Staff meeting. Set up Zoom or in-person meetings, send agenda to participants, let participants into the meeting, unmute presenters, manage the meeting, etc.
  • Update the DDP Directory and send to the OEpi Administrative Staff Specialist by the 5^th of every month.
  • Ensure the DDP email distribution list is accurate (make staff additions and removals as needed)
  • Ensure floor wardens are identified for the three DDP floors. Monitor DDP Control and consult DDP leadership to ensure coverage during warden position vacancies.  Ensure designees know how to pull floor lists from DDP Control.
  • Maintain DDP floor plans consistent with space assignments noted on DDP Control.
  • DDP employee orientation - coordinate monthly meetings and send meeting invitations to new staff.
  • Coordinate agenda for monthly DDP Admin (ADM) meeting
  • Backup DDP PST team members to ensure mail is delivered during absence of primary and secondary designees.

Ensure actions comply with program and confidentiality requirements.  Must be a team player, flexible and willing to offer supplemental support as needed to meet departmental needs.  This position requires the ability to perform daily responsibilities independently, manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision, manage data, produce summary reports and pivot charts and tables.  Excellent oral and written communication skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Visio, Word, Excel and PowerPoint and Microsoft 365 are necessary.  This is a contractual position; VDH benefits do not apply.  Benefits are limited to those offered by the hiring contractual company.  Pay rate up to $25/hour.

To apply, submit your resume to Charlotte Bradby at charlotte.bradby@vdh.virginia.gov with subject line: “Program Support Technician”.  Position is open until filled.

Position Description: the STD Surveillance System Training and Support Specialist works within the Virginia Department of Health’s Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Prevention and Surveillance program to train internal stakeholders and provide technical support on the Virginia Electronic Disease Surveillance System (VEDSS). Responsibilities will include:

• • Providing group and individualized instruction on system-related workflows and processes
  • Developing, modifying, and maintaining surveillance system training materials and resources
  • Providing technical assistance
  • Identifying and troubleshooting data management issues, and implementing corrective training as necessary
  • Assisting with workflow development and redesign
  • Coordinating training schedules and sessions to support the training demands of VDH stakeholders
  • Assisting with other duties related to STD surveillance and data entry activities

Minimum Qualifications:

• • Bachelor’s degree and/or experience in public health-related field
  • Basic knowledge of infectious disease epidemiology, public health surveillance and reporting, and disease outbreak investigations
  • Experience training staff, including developing and evaluating training materials and conducting trainings
  • Experience working with disease surveillance systems
  • Experience working with sensitive and confidential patient data and demonstrated ability to comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidelines
  • Strong oral and written communication and customer service skills
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Preferred Qualifications:

• • Experience with VEDSS or National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NEDSS) Base System (NBS)
  • Experience with STD surveillance, epidemiology, or investigation

Compensation: $30 per hour

Position Type/Other Details: This is a full-time (40 hours per week) contract position hired and employed directly by 22nd Century Technologies, Inc. The selected candidate will not be considered a state employee and will not receive state benefits. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a background investigation. 

This position is eligible to telework a portion of the week contingent on manager's approval; however, the selected candidate maybe required to report to work at VDH Central Office in Richmond, VA up to five days per week. This position will also require occasional in-state travel, including overnight travel.

Applicants must have a valid Virginia driver’s license as this position will require occasional in-state travel, including overnight travel.

How to Apply: submit resume to Kat Fite at with subject line: “Training and Support Specialist Application”.  Position is open until filled. 

Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is recruiting for a Regional STD Program Coordinator.  The primary responsibility for this role is to provide technical assistance and training to DIS statewide as needed for program support.  The person in this role will serve as a floating back-up for other Regional STD Program Coordinators to review active investigations and provide feedback to ensure that investigative standards are met, and information is technically accurate for reporting to CDC.  Additionally, the role will provide support in training new DIS, including training on interview and field techniques, as well as training for local health department staff.

Additional responsibilities may include: skill assessments with DIS, working with community-based organizations on partner elicitation, and participation in program improvement workgroups.  In the event of increases in morbidity or DIS vacancy, this role may be responsible for performing disease investigation activities.

This position will be fully remote and can be based anywhere in the Commonwealth of Virginia, with the potential for significant travel throughout the state as needed for training and coverage.  Occasional overnight travel will be required, and travel expenses will be covered by VDH.  Occasional evening and weekend work may be needed.

Minimum Qualifications: thorough knowledge of disease intervention methodologies and HIV/AIDS and STI surveillance and reporting procedures. Strong written and oral communication; interpersonal; problem solving; and decision-making skills. Ability to collaborate with colleagues, management and others as indicated; and analyze HIV/STI epidemiological data. Experience providing STI/HIV counseling and/or other health related technical assistance. Must have valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications: degree in public health, health education and/or health-related fields. Completion of CDC’s “Introduction to STD Intervention” or “Passport for Partner Services” course. Thorough knowledge of syphilis etiology.  Experience as a DIS.  Experience conducting training.  Experience in a lead role.

This is a contract position and has no benefits such as paid leave, health insurance, retirement, etc.

Pay rate is $40.00/hour

For consideration, please send resumes to Kendra Weindling, Field Operations and Training at kendra.weindling@vdh.virginia.gov.

The Division of Disease Prevention at the Virginia Department of Health is seeking a Public Health Program Evaluator to support the evaluation of their Comprehensive Harm Reduction initiative.

The specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and execute a scientifically sound qualitative and quantitative evaluation of the Division’s eight comprehensive harm reduction programs using trauma informed approaches.
• Develop and execute an evaluation of the Division’s Drug User Health program.
• Perform appropriate science-based statistical analyses, interpret analyses, and produce a written review and present findings to administration.
• Store documents and data, and perform all functions in accordance with agency regulations, guidance, procedures and scientifically sound program evaluation practices.
• Ensure that the project meets all applicable regulations, guidance, and procedures and shall review and recommend policies and procedures updates/changes to administration, such as documentation of standard operating procedures for sound scientific analysis, review, and interpretation.
• Assure confidentiality of participants.

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s in public health, community health, evaluation, health behavior, psychology, or a related social science with a minimum of 3 years professional experience required. Experience in developing and executing mixed and/or multi methods (qualitative and quantitative) projects. Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s in public health, community health, evaluation, health behavior, psychology, or a related social science preferred with a minimum of 3 years professional experience as a public health evaluator; additional education may be substituted for experience. Knowledge of harm reduction, substance use disorders, and working with marginalized communities is preferred.

Location: This position is 100% remote but travels throughout Virginia and is required to attend meetings in person. A valid VA driver’s license is required.

Pay Rate: up to $40/hr depending on experience.

This is a temporary contractual position anticipated to last 12-months; VDH benefits do not apply.  Benefits are limited to those offered by the hiring contractual company. Background checks will be conducted.

To Apply:  Send resumes to Bruce Taylor at CHR@vdh.virginia.gov using the subject CHR Program Evaluator