Founded in 1887 Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed acute care nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles. The hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II trauma center the Los Angeles Center for Womens Health obstetrics and pediatric services and comprehensive cardiac and surgical services. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health one of the nations five largest health care systems. Visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/californiahospital for more information.
Responsibilities
The Focus program manager is responsible for the coordination planning and implementation of California Hospital Medical Center Focus program. The program will increase screening for HIV Hepatitis C and Hepatitis B for patients in the Emergency Department and will provide linkage to care for those with positive results.
Work with colleagues across the organization to design plan and implement FOCUS ProgramEstablish policies and procedures and implement best practices for the FOCUS ProgramHire train and supervise the Care Patient Services Navigator
Must be able to present program data and outcomes in various settings
Coordinate logistics materials and scheduling for staff trainingCoordinate facilitate and follow up on internal FOCUS Task Force meetings
Assure program compliance with stated work plans and objectives expectations budgets and reporting requirements for grants and contracts; prepare reports and budget modifications for funds as requested
Research best practices and changes in the field of HIV HCV and HBV screening and treatment
Create and maintain standardized and appropriate education and outreach materials
Foster and maintain relationships with community partners
Attend local and regional meetings and events related to FOCUS
Develops process to disclose positive diagnosis to patients ensuring that patients are linked or re-linked to the clinic as necessary and provides health education and HIV prevention information
Presents program and outcomes in a variety of settings
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree OR minimum 2 years of experience in HIV-related field
2 years of management/ leadership experience
LA Fire Card (within 90 days of employment).
Strong communication skills both oral and written
Able to work independently with minimal supervision
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in social services health education or related fieldExperience and cultural competency with high-risk groups and providing services to high risk individuals homeless or underserved populations Knowledge of community resources and referral agencies