Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - Executive Director
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Type of Request: Position
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Request by Public Health Services for approval of one position effective December 13, 2025 for the Ryan White Administration Program.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is requesting the creation of one position (Community Engagement Coordinator) under the Ryan White Administration Program to maintain community partnerships, conduct outreach strategies, and coordinate engagement efforts related to the Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) initiative. Additionally, the position will serve as a liaison between Ryan White Grant Administration and community stakeholders to increase awareness of EHE-funded services, while fostering collaboration and feedback to enhance program impact.
Expected Impact:
The EHE Community Engagement Coordinator will strengthen the agency’s efforts to advance the Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) initiative by increasing program visibility and fostering meaningful collaboration across community partners. The specialist will lead and participate in at least 20 community engagement events annually and cultivate 15 new partnerships with local organizations and strengthen coordination with existing Ryan White and EHE stakeholders by 25%. Through these efforts, the position will enhance the Ryan White/EHE team’s ability to identify emerging community needs, improve information sharing, and promote equitable access to HIV care services for people living with HIV (PLWH).
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County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
County Strategic Plan Objective: O: Increase access to quality health care, including preventive and behavioral health.
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Health Initiative (Goal 4): O4: Increase community health care capacity.
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Anticipated Court Date: 12/11/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 12/13/2025
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: James Dinkins, Chief People Officer, Harris County Public Health
Attachments (if applicable): 3441