HIV Educator

HIV Educator

The University of Pittsburgh's School of Public Health, Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology has a long and distinguished history as a leader in graduate education, transformative research, implementation science, and education in infectious diseases. A central component of our mission involves training the next generation of scientists and public health professionals to lead in the effort to reduce the impact of infectious diseases worldwide.

Develops, implements, conducts, maintains, and coordinates training for multiple research entities, organizations, and other institutions. Contributes to solving complex, high-level issues within multi-disciplinary programs and leads both in-person and online training. Creates and evaluates training performance metrics, implements protocol revisions, and prepares project evaluations.

The University of Pittsburgh's School of Public Health, Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology is seeking an HIV Educator. The HIV Educator position is responsible for support of coordination and planning of education programs of the Pittsburgh Regional Partner site of the MidAtlantic AETC and related grants, contracts, and initiatives. The incumbent will also serve as an educator and facilitator for training programs on HIV and related topics for clinics, hospitals and organizations throughout western and Central PA. With supervision from PI or delegate, this individual will participate in planning groups as needed both within and outside the university to plan programs, training, and technical assistance and with supervision, develop training agendas, syllabi, and participate in collection of evaluation data. The position requires teaching, knowledge of adult learning, report writing ability, and knowledge of HIV and related conditions. Unaccompanied overnight and distance travel is required via all transportation modes (air, bus, taxi, train, automobile). International travel may be required. Must possess a valid PA driver's license and US Passport for frequent travel. A Bachelor's Degree is required and Master's Degree is preferred. Preference will be given to individuals with previous teaching and HIV experience.

Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. Able to lift/carry educational materials 20 - 40 pounds, lifting and set up of AV materials and equipment. Must be able to walk around campus for meetings, transport course materials, and travel unaccompanied throughout the state and 6 state region. Must be able to stand for long periods of time during trainings, conferences and symposia, and may be required to walk distances to conference site meetings.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.