Prevention Education Specialist - HIV/Viral Hepatitis
Job Summary The National Clinician Consultation Center (NCCC) HIV/Viral Hepatitis Prevention Education Specialist will be responsible for providing clinical education to NCCC's external users/learners via the program's teleconsultation services and public-facing resources.
As an NCCC Prevention Education Specialist, the incumbent will utilize their clinical training and relevant practice experience regarding HIV and viral hepatitis prevention and care to provide clinical education directly to NCCC users seeking information via NCCC's HIV/viral hepatitis prevention teleconsultation services. This includes answering incoming calls from clinicians nationally regarding HIV/viral hepatitis transmission prevention including bloodborne pathogen exposure evaluation and management and post-exposure prophylaxis initiation. The incumbent will also perform administrative/operational duties that accompany their role as an educator with the NCCC, as well as the overall work of the NCCC, such as collecting and documenting relevant education/training activity information to ensure accurate and complete data for reporting and other purposes, preparing materials to distribute to callers, participating in quality improvement meetings and related activities (such as internal training sessions on emerging topics of interest), and assisting (as appropriate) with relevant regulatory activities to ensure program compliance. Education domains may also include best and emerging practices in HIV/viral hepatitis prevention, working with allied professionals to deliver team-based care in these areas, and impacts of systems/policy changes on health care delivery for highly impacted populations.
The Prevention Education Specialist will interface with diverse internal and external stakeholders representing various professional and personal experiences: therefore, they will be expected to apply a warm and non-judgmental manner and consistently demonstrate interpersonal professionalism, sensitivity, and integrity. NCCC staff are asked to maintain a collaborative approach to their work and help cultivate standardized workflows and processes to ensure high-quality services are consistently provided and that program deliverables are met.
Currently the NCCC offers services 7 days/week: applicants for this position are needed to help staff NCCC's weekend PEPline operations only. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. The salary range for this position is $106,400 - $193,500 (Annual Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html Department Description The National Clinician Consultation Center (NCCC) is a program of the Goldschmidt Collective which is a unit within the Department of Family & Community Medicine. As part of the Goldschmidt Collective's focus on supporting U.S. based healthcare providers, NCCC provides rapid, state-of-the-art HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, and substance use education and guidance to health care providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists and other health care professionals including health care professional learners) across the country through toll-free teleconsultation and online services. Its core clinical education topic areas include:
- HIV and viral hepatitis prevention, evaluation and management including pre-exposure and post-exposure prophylaxis and antiretroviral therapy (ART) as treatment
- Substance use evaluation and management including medications for substance use disorder treatment
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
- Graduate-level (Master's or Doctorate) degree in related area of health professions training (e.g., MD/DO, MSN/DNP, Masters in PA studies, PharmD)
- Valid Physician, Advanced Practice Nurse, Physician Assistant, or Pharmacist License
- Minimum 3 years of clinical experience in HIV/viral hepatitis prevention and care. Specific topics in which clinical expertise is expected include but are not limited to: HIV and viral hepatitis screening/testing; HIV post-exposure prophylaxis initiation and management, ARV drug interactions and toxicity; prevention of HBV/HCV transmission including HBV post-exposure prophylaxis and vaccination; STI screening and prevention.
- Minimum 3 years prior experience analyzing clinical studies and including new developments and approaches into clinical practice and/or guidance to other clinical providers.
- Excellent communicator; includes verbal and written, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising and counseling skills. Ability to handle sensitive personal information with appropriate discretion and judgment.
- Advanced interpersonal skills. Skills to work collaboratively coordinate and integrate with others throughout the organization. Successful experience working with people with a wide range of backgrounds and skills.
- In-depth knowledge of current and emerging technologies to promote a wide-range of teaching and learning goals.
- Demonstrated competence in the following areas: clinical practice, communication, clinical case management, leadership, problem identification and resolution, and clinical teaching/training
- Demonstrated ability to document encounters accurately and in a timely manner.
Preferred Qualifications
- Board Certification in Family Medicine, Infectious Diseases, or General Internal Medicine
- AAHIVM certification as HIV Specialist or HIV Pharmacist, or HIV Clinical Fellowship experience
- Prior clinical experience with evaluation and management of complex bloodborne pathogen (i.e. HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C) exposures such as cases involving pregnancy/breastfeeding, exposed persons who have chronic health conditions, and exposed persons who have been on HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis.
- Prior experience training/educating diverse groups of clinical learners
- Experience working cross-functionally with clinical and non-clinical stakeholders
License/Certification
- Board Certification in Family Medicine, Infectious Diseases, or General Internal Medicine
- AAHIVM certification as HIV Specialist or HIV Pharmacist, or HIV Clinical Fellowship experience
About UCSF The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells. Pride Values UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Job Code and Payroll Title 004388 HEALTH PROFNS EDUC SPEC 4 Bargaining Unit 99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit) Appointment End Date 30-Jun-2026 Location San Francisco, CA Campus Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG) Shift Days, Weekends, Variable Additional Shift Details M - F, 7 am - 5 pm and Sat/Sun, 10 am - 2 pm |
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Sep 26, 2025