Associate Program Director, Link/UKHC

University of Kentucky

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Job Title and Details

Associate Program Director, Hepatitis C Services

Department: MG31I: IM-INFECTIOUS DISEASE

Location: Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 12

Salary Range: $62,400–111,634/year

Position: Staff, Full-Time

Job Summary

The Associate Director of Hepatitis C Services provides leadership for the Hepatitis C Telehealth Program, overseeing statewide operations that deliver high-quality, client-centered, and compliant care. This role is responsible for program oversight across screening, treatment initiation, monitoring, and sustained virologic response follow-up, with a strong emphasis on quality improvement, data integrity, and performance outcomes. The Associate Director supervises managers and staff, supports strategic planning and grant-funded initiatives, monitors program budgets, and ensures compliance with telehealth, privacy, and regulatory requirements. The position also cultivates partnerships with healthcare systems, community organizations, correctional health, and pharmacies to expand access to HIV and Hepatitis C treatment and reduce care fragmentation across the Commonwealth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the statewide Hepatitis C Telehealth Program, ensuring high-quality, client-centered, and compliant care.
• Oversee program operations across screening, treatment initiation, monitoring, and sustained virologic response follow-up.
• Focus on quality improvement, data integrity, and performance outcomes.
• Supervise managers and staff.
• Support strategic planning and grant-funded initiatives.
• Monitor program budgets and ensure financial compliance.
• Ensure compliance with telehealth, privacy, and regulatory requirements.
• Cultivate partnerships with healthcare systems, community organizations, correctional health, and pharmacies.
• Expand access to HIV and Hepatitis C treatment and reduce care fragmentation across Kentucky.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree (MS) in any relevant field.
• Three years of related experience in program administration or health services.
• Supervisory experience managing a team.
• Knowledge of Hepatitis C and HIV systems of care.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Education, Social Work, Social Services, or Human Development.
• Extensive supervisory and leadership experience.

Physical & Shift Requirements

• Requires driving across the state to meet program staff.
• Desk work with long periods of sitting.
• Willingness to work outside traditional office hours, including evenings and weekends.

Why Work Here

This position offers a unique opportunity to lead innovative, technology-enabled care that expands access to HIV and Hepatitis C treatment for communities across Kentucky. You’ll work within a nationally respected academic health system committed to public health impact, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The role combines strategic leadership with meaningful mission-driven work, allowing you to shape statewide strategy, develop teams, and contribute directly to eliminating Hepatitis C as a public health threat.

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