Health Library Program Manager

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The AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts – Boston, MA

Job Objective: AIDS Action’s online Health Library maintains more than 200 health topic web pages focusing on all aspects of HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections, including prevention, treatment, wellness, and affected population groups. The Library also regularly tracks, summarizes, and disseminates news on these topics to our patrons.

Working closely with its strategic partner Fenway Health, AIDS Action is currently increasing the Library’s scope. The Library is compiling materials on additional infectious diseases – including sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and tuberculosis (TB) – as well as emerging health policy and legal issues, and emerging prevention and health care service models. The target audiences for the Library’s health materials are also expanding to include front-line service providers, public health professionals, clinicians, policy makers, and consumer advisory groups. In addition, the Library has begun working closely with The Fenway Institute (TFI) and the National LGBT Health Education Center to promote knowledge of new approaches to HIV prevention and care, HCV, STIs, and TB, as well LGBT health.

The Health Library Manager will be responsible for organizing, updating, and disseminating health education materials for AIDS Action’s online Health Library, and for responding to health information requests from Library users across Massachusetts.

Health Library Program Manager

Duties:

Lead the Health Library’s efforts to compile and distribute reliable and up-to-date health information for the Library’s diverse target audiences.
Assess the health information needs and preferences of the Library’s target audiences.
Assess the usefulness and clarity of third-party health resources, and organize them by topic and intended audience.
Conduct literature searches and provide technical assistance for providers or stakeholder advisory groups.
Oversee and work with the Health Library’s Research and Writing Consultant, whose duties include: 1) monitoring medical, policy, and other developments related to the prevention, care, and treatment of HIV, HCV, STIs, and TB; and 2) preparing summary or synthesis documents outlining key points and helpful health resources.
Work with TFI and Fenway’s marketing/communications staff to package and disseminate health information in print and electronic media, which may include information packets, web pages, listservs, RSS feeds, PDFs, ebooks or booklets, audio files, and social media.
Work to expand awareness and use of health resources produced by the Health Library, TFI, and the National LGBT Health Education Center.
Collect and analyze data on the use of Health Library services and submit periodic usage reports to the Library’s funders and AIDS Action’s management team.
Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Minimum Bachelor’s degree; MLIS or Master of Public Health degree, with library training and experience, preferred
Experience conducting searches of medical or scientific literature
Strong interest in health promotion and the dissemination of health information
Proficient in typing and computer skills, and in-depth knowledge of relevant software including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel
Experience creating, modifying, and disseminating electronic information in a range of formats (web pages, listservs, PDFs, ebooks, audio files, etc.) a plus
Knowledge of and facility in new social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, etc.); experience using social media for education or business a plus
Strong administrative, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
HIV/AIDS, HCV, and LGBT sensitivity and awareness