Associate Director

Job description

Under the general supervision of the Director, the Associate Director for Programs at Drew Center for AIDS Research Education and Services (Drew CARES) will provide essential leadership to organize and oversee HIV service administration on the CDU/MLK Medical Campus. The Associate Director will work collaboratively with the Associate Director of Research at DREW CARES. This employee will also direct a voluntary collaboration of HIV providers on the CDU/MLK Medical Campus to set standards, collect and share data and manage dashboards, facilitate publication of patient education and community materials, and manage cross-collaborative research activities. This individual will support the development of linkages and communication across organizations to reduce costly and unnecessary duplication of services. Linkage will include systematic sharing of relevant patient information according to standards as set by HIPAA. This individual will facilitate regular meetings between leaders of all campus HIV providers and support voluntary participation to meet collective goals.

Essential DutiesAdministrative Duties

• Attend all relevant national, regional, and local meetings and represent Drew CARES.
• Prepare summaries of relevant policy and funding changes for Drew CARES.
• Follow policy development at the local, state, and federal levels that pertain to HIV care.
• Participate in learning events, conferences, and/or meetings representing Drew CARES.
• Manage and review all LA County Division of HIV/STD Program (DHSP) service contracts at CDU prior to submission and manage site visits, plans of corrective action (POCA) reviews, etc.
• Serve as primary liaison for CDU between DHSP
• Oversee program manager in collaboration with Associate Director for Research
• Provide training and development as needed for faculty, staff, or coalition members related to campus HIV activities.
• Oversee development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Drew CARES.
• Develop new internal policies to ensure compliance with new regulations or standards of care.
• Administer and chair Partnership for Unified Services for HIV (PUSH), with meeting frequency at a minimum of 4 times per year.
• Monitor program budgets and expenditures and assist grants accountant in preparing and submitting budget modification requests.
• Lead and support student activities at Drew CARES.
• Assist with public relations and outreach activities as needed.
• Supervise staff as needed.

Data Management

• Oversee data manager and assist with development and maintenance of Drew CARES patient database.
• Facilitate the development of screening and prevention standards, with publication and dissemination for PUSH.
• Facilitate the development of PUSH data dashboard to track clinical quality standards, patient experience, and coordination of care.
• Compile data into the shared dashboard for PUSH.

Workflow Development

• Facilitate discussion of existing and desired workflows for patient care at PUSH meetings.
• Work with leadership at all organizations to develop and operationalize workflows.

Research and Service Coordination

• Initiate and oversee research approvals, volunteer applications, and data management.
• Keep a log of all ongoing projects.
• Support budgeting and reporting activities.
• Support grant-writing activities.
• Submit IRB applications and represent the coalition at any required meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in a health-related field, or comparable years of qualifying educational/work experience.
• Experience in working with coalitions in a health-related field.
• Ten (10) years or more of relevant experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid California driver's license and proof of insurance.
• Must maintain reliable and accessible transportation for travel throughout the Los Angeles Area.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum competency in second language, word processing software, good oral and writing skills.
• Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements

• COVID-19 Vaccination: As a health professions institution of higher education, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science seeks to protect the health and safety of the University community. Accordingly, CDU will require COVID-19 vaccinations for all University students, faculty, and staff subject to limited exceptions and exemptions. The University vaccine requirement has been implemented consistent with federal and state law related to medical exemptions for students, faculty, and staff. Requests for disability and religious accommodations from faculty and staff will be evaluated consistent with the law and University policies and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse community.

FLSA: Exempt

Category: Full Time

Number of Vacancies:1

EEO Statement: Charles R. Drew University is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, or covered veteran status.

Fair Chance Statement: Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local "Fair Chance" laws.

Open Date: 11/15/2021