Ryan White Program Coordinator

Job Description

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Job ID: 32628
Agency: Department of Health - Division of Family and Community Health
Location:Pierre, Sioux Falls, or Rapid City, SDSalary: $29.57-$34.79 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: J
Closing Date: 9/10/25

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Health - Division of Family and Community Health. For more information on the Department of Health, please visit https://doh.sd.gov/about/ .

The South Dakota Department of Health's programs and services help prevent illness and injury, promote healthy places to live, work and play; provide education to help people make good health decisions; prepare for, respond to, and prevent public health threats; and support efforts to enhance quality and accessibility of healthcare. Our services touch the lives of every person in South Dakota.

We recognize that employees are our most valuable resource, and we are committed to promoting a culture of excellence in the Department of Health. We trust our employees to be innovative, challenge existing processes, and make the best decisions. We are interested in employing a culturally diverse and skilled workforce that exhibits the values of leadership, accountability, communication, integrity, and teamwork. Public health is a diverse and growing field that offers many career options for people from a variety of educational backgrounds. Imagine yourself as part of a winning team that is making the lives of South Dakotans healthier and safer.

The South Dakota Department of Health values flexibility in the workplace. Part of that flexibility includes the ability to work from home. Working from home is a meaningful way to meet individual needs, wants, and desires when it comes to balancing the entire team's home and work lives. That balance is something we value while allowing most positions the opportunity to work remotely up to 3 days a week. Working from home is a privilege and is subject to review depending upon the position.

The SD Department of Health is seeking a Ryan White Program Coordinator for the Office of Disease Prevention. The position is responsible for supporting the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program through a combination of client service responsibilities and data and quality management functions. This hybrid role will help ensure high-quality HIV care, strong community engagement, and program compliance with state and federal requirements.

Client Services & Community Engagement:

• Maintain and update Ryan White Service Standards
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the contracted case management organization
• Provide technical assistance to subrecipients to ensure compliance and high-quality service delivery
• Conduct subrecipient monitoring to evaluate performance and adherence to program requirements
• Participate in the Planning & Priorities Group (PPG) and lead the Ryan White Advisory Group
• Promote and facilitate community engagement in HIV program planning

Data & Quality Management:

• Review and analyze program performance measures, including disparity data, to identify opportunities for improvement
• Manage and update the Clinical Quality Management (CQM) Plan
• Coordinate data collection, reporting, and other data-related needs for the program
• Establish and facilitate a CQM Advisory Group
• Ensure that a CQM project is in place with the contracted case management organization
• Provide recommendations for continuous quality improvement based on data findings

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Master's in public health, or Certification in CPHQ preferred with two years of health policy administration, business administration, quality management, or a closely related field or two years of equivalent experience in quality management AND epidemiological principles, grant/project coordination, or data analytics
• Experience with Ryan White or HIV programs strongly preferred
• Demonstrated technical skills and knowledge of epidemiological concepts, data analysis and reporting, and Microsoft Office. (SAS, R, Stata, or equivalent training a preferred)
• Experience with disease surveillance systems such as Maven or equivalent
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel within South Dakota

Knowledge of:

• Ryan White Program regulations, service standards, and reporting requirements
• Public health principles, HIV care systems, and community engagement strategies
• Data analysis techniques, quality management principles, and performance improvement methods
• State and federal grant requirements and compliance processes

Skills to:

• Analyze and interpret program data to identify trends, disparities, and opportunities for improvement
• Facilitate meetings, committees, and collaborative planning groups
• Develop, update, and implement policies, standards, and quality management plans
• Communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats with diverse audiences
• Use Microsoft Office Suite and data management systems effectively

Ability to:

• Work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Collaborate with subrecipients, community organizations, and stakeholders
• Engage and motivate diverse groups in planning and decision-making
• Represent the SD Ryan White Program at relevant state, federal, and external partner meetings
• Occasional travel in and out of state
• Adapt to changing program needs and priorities in a hybrid work environment
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume.

This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/ . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=27X
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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