Description
The Practice Facilitator (PF) will :
- Build a trusting relationship with clinic leadership and champions to serve as a resource for each clinic to improve the provision, uptake, and sustained delivery for PrEP to WWID;
- Provide logistical support to clinics, including helping the champion troubleshoot a) initial screening for patient eligibility and interest;
- b) fitting PrEP delivery into the existing clinic visit or adding PrEP-specific visits to the clinic schedule; c) follow-up monitoring to toxicity, long-term management, adherence, and HIV testing;
- d) linkage to care for those who become HIV-infected; and e) promotion of PrEP availability to WWID who are not yet patients;
- Provide technical assistance in the form of staff training, education, and resources that will help with clinic culture and provider buy-in; and
- Build external partnerships, such as connecting clinics with other organizations to ensure they have the resources to sustain PrEP delivery once the PF is gone.
Occasional travel to participating clinics within 3-hrs. of Philadelphia, PA will be required.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Job Qualifications :
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent
- 2 years' experience in a healthcare related sector (experience working in primary care or an outpatient setting preferred)
- Experience with project management, quality improvement and / or facilitation is desired
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
- Communicate effectively and constructively, orally and in writing
- Able to work as part of a team, demonstrating trust, respect and integrity
- Self-starter, able to take initiative and anticipate organizational needs
- Objective and able to represent opinions and evidence fairly
- Ability to manage conflict with diplomacy and tact
Department / School
School of Nursing
Pay Range
$7.25 - $35.00 Hourly Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements
Background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.