Director, Bureau of HIV/STD Field Services

Applications to be submitted by June 05, 2025

Compensation Grade:

M29

Compensation Details:

Minimum: $119,548.00 - Maximum: $119,548.00 Annually

Department

(OHEHR) AI - AIDS Institute

Job Description:

Responsibilities

Are you an experienced public health leader ready to make a powerful impact on HIV and STD prevention in New York State?  Health Research, Inc. is seeking a Director, Bureau of HIV/STD Field Services. The Director will lead a large team of over 100 public health professionals across New York, guiding core public health services including partner services, HIV/STD testing, PrEP navigation, disease intervention, and linkage to care. This pivotal role champions a syndemic approach—addressing the complex intersections of HIV, STDs, viral hepatitis, substance use, mental illness, and the social determinants of health—to improve outcomes for communities.

As Director, you will shape statewide strategy, direct and oversee regional operations, lead cross-sector partnerships, and serve as a visible public health leader across state and national platforms. You’ll also guide program design, resource allocation, quality improvement, and policy development aligned with the AIDS Institute's priorities. If you thrive in complex systems, and are ready to lead transformational public health efforts—this is your opportunity to drive meaningful change.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and six years of experience in the direction and/or management of an HIV/AIDS or other relevant program in a public health, health/human services, health regulatory program or community-based services organization; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and eight years of such experience; OR ten years of such experience. The years of experience must have included policy formulation, program planning, design, implementation, evaluation and/or allocation of resources. At least four years of experience must have included supervision of staff and program management. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's of Public Health; at least five years program management experience; at least five years of experience with HIV and/or STD program or Partner Services; at least five years of experience with policy development; at least five years of primary and secondary supervisory experience of staff; at least five years of experience working with internal and external partners; grant writing experience, demonstrated experience with public speaking in a local, state or national setting. Formal leadership training and experience.

Conditions of Employment

Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.

Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel 25-50% of the time will be required. A valid driver's license in good standing is required for areas not served by public transportation.

The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire. Telecommuting will be available.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.  

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