Analyst - Return to Care

Title: Analyst - Return to Care

$56,076.80 - $71,614.40 / Posted Thru: 3-9-25

Work Location: Remote/Virtual - Must Live and Work in Michigan

Purpose:This employee will facilitate activities related to Return to Care projects and participate in activities related to discovering People living with HIV who are not in medical care and linking them to proper medical care. This includes handling complex issues while implementing projects by developing innovative partnerships and expanding services that lead to higher rates of engagement in HIV medical care and increased viral suppression. This person will work with BHSP, local health departments and community agencies to implement services to improve HIV Care outcomes. This position works with community advisory boards, provides guidance to medical providers and community members, provides written and technical documentation, and is a convener of key partners. This position also provides training and technical assistance to improve new programming. Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and planning is required.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Decrease the number of people living with HIV who are not receiving medical care.

• Train new agencies on data entry, recording, and reporting requirements.
• Evaluate and review quality measures related to performance for Return to Care initiatives.
• Establish relationships with partners to identify gaps in services.
• Maintain records and prepares reports and internal and external correspondences related to Return to Care projects.
• Analyze data and develop reports to contribute to program evaluation and quality assurance. Reports should include recommendations for program refinement and redirection.
• Collaborate with Continuum of Care Unit, Ending the HIV Epidemic Unit, and Special Projects Unit when developing and implementing Return to Care projects.
• Coordinate with BHSP Data and Evaluation team to define metrics and establish evaluation plans.
• Participate on relevant monitoring calls, webinars, and conferences.

Provide guidance and oversight to Ryan White (RW) B Rebate funded projects.

• Conduct virtual or onsite evaluations of sites requesting designation to assess their capacity to comply with program standards, guidelines, and other requirements.
• Participate in the development, interpretation, evaluation, and recommendation of policies, procedures, rules, and regulations for the effective operation of programs.
• Participate on relevant monitoring calls, webinars, and conferences.
• Coordinate with BHSP Data and Evaluation team to define metrics and establish an evaluation plan when appropriate.
• Utilize sociocultural and epidemiological data to identify at risk populations and prioritize where HIV Care services and education should be increased.
• Develop correspondence staff administering RW rebate funds as required and/or appropriate.
• Collaborate with other HIV Care units when appropriate.

HIV Care Section Activities and Other Duties.

• Represent the section/division on intra- and extra Departmental committees.
• Consult on the development of needs assessment activities, integrated plan activities, lean process activities, provide tools, advise methods, interpretation, and dissemination of results
• Seek out and participates in various professional development opportunities and incorporates new skills and information in current work.
• Maintain records and prepares reports and correspondence related to the work.
• Always represent the best interests of MDHHS and MPHI.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Education: Required: Bachelor's degree required.

Experience: Minimum 1-3 years in public health.

Important Skills and Characteristics:

• Organized and detail oriented with excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Must be self-motivated, able to complete work in a timely manner, and handle multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel), email, and internet browser software are required.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements: Job may require moderate physical effort including lifting materials and equipment of <25# and involves viewing a CRT or VDT screen 70% to 90% of the time and responding to data requests helpdesk inquires. Requires valid vehicle operator's license where needed to perform duties of the position. Frequent deadlines. In-state and out-of- state travel for related meetings.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK OF OTHERS: No assigned responsibility.

IMPACT ON PROJECTS, SERVICES AND OPERATIONS: Performs as a critical member of a team of professionals to keep complex projects on track. Functions in the capacity as manager.

REQUIRED COMMUNICATION Contact Person/Group	Frequency	Purpose
Return to Care Unit Manager	Daily	Supervisory
Dawn Lukomski	Daily	Program coordination

"For purposes of employment standards, this classification is "Exempt" from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act."