Associate Program Director, Link/UKHC at University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky

MS

3 yrs

None

This position requires driving across the state to meet with program staff and includes desk work that requires sitting for long periods of time.

This position must be willing to work in different environments (both office-based and on the ground), at times best suited to the community (including some evenings and weekends). This includes hours outside of traditional office hours (i.e., 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.).

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 (SVR) 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 & Hepatitis C treatment and reduce care fragmentation across the Commonwealth.

Why Work Here:
This position offers a unique opportunity to lead innovative, technology-enabled care that expands access to HIV & 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.

Supervision, Leadership, Hepatitis C and HIV Systems of Care, Microsoft Windows Suite

Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Education, Social Work, Social Services, or Human Development; Supervisory and Leadership experience.

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.