Puerto Rican Cultural Center - Quality Assurance Coordinator
We have an open position at Vida/SIDA, a project of the Puerto Rican Cultural Center. Please see information
below.
Job Title: Full Time- Quality Assurance Coordinator
Organization: Puerto Rican Cultural Center- Vida/SIDA
Job Summary
The Quality Assurance Specialist will be responsible for all activities involving quality assurance in the agency. This
position will work with the MSM Project Director in the evaluation and assessment of HIV prevention activities.
Reports to: MSM Project Director
Requirements
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Bilingual - reading, and writing (Spanish and English)
Master of Public Health or related field
Candidate must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse staff and populations.
At least one year experience in HIV/AIDS issues.
Computer Skills (Word, Excel, Power Point)
Strong organizational Skills
Detail orientated, self motivated, works well independently as well as part of a team
General Responsibilities
 Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of a quality assurance program.
 Conducts evaluations and assessments of HIV prevention services.
 Reports evaluation/assessment findings to Agency Director.
 Prepares recommendations for approval by Agency Director and Leadership Team.
 Identifies problems by consulting with professional and support staff, reviewing client complaints, observing
staff performance, monitoring program implementation, and reviewing records, and reports.
 Monitors programs and services in order to ensure that desired changes are effected, objectives are achieved,
and program changes are maintained
 Documents client outcomes, which can be attributed to changes resulting from the quality assurance program.
 Evaluates programs and services for compliance with accreditation and/or certification standards; coordinates
and/or assists in activities regarding the development and implementation of plans and time frames for correcting
deficiencies involving these standards.
 Develops and establishes systems for collecting data; analyzes statistical data collected from these studies; and
prepares both technical and general reports which summarize results and makes recommendations.
 Assists in the development and maintenance of policies and procedures, operational guidelines, and
contractual agreements relating to compliance standards.
 Assist in grant writing.
 Performs other related work as assigned.
Strongly Desired Characteristics Skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of the field of HIV prevention and community based organizations.
• Ability to develop, coordinate, implement, and review an overall quality assurance program.
• Ability to design, evaluate, and monitor strategies for the delivery of programs and individualized services.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data, and to effectively communicate findings.
• Ability to effectively deliver oral and written presentations.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary setting and complete tasks on a timely basis.
• Ability to work with sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and sexual diversity.
• Ability to present self with a professional approach/appearance and demonstrate high level of emotional
maturity.
*Qualified applicants may submit their resume to Dianna Manjarrez (diannam@prcc-chgo.org; fax: 773-278-6753).