HIV Prevention: Fee for Service Provider

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is seeking applications from eligible entities to implement an HIV Prevention Program. The program aims to prevent new HIV infections and improve the health of people with HIV. The successful applicant will receive a maximum of $100,000 in federal funds. The program will focus on vulnerable populations, including racial and ethnic minorities, and will require the applicant to provide monthly performance reports and a final expenditure report. The applicant must have a minimum of two years of experience working with vulnerable populations affected by HIV and two years of experience implementing HIV prevention activities. Some key activities and performance requirements include: • Developing and disseminating relevant tools and resources for clients • Participating in webinars and other learning opportunities to build capacity for HIV testing programs or services • Developing protocols to ensure that clients who desire are referred and linked to counseling, treatment, and/or prevention care • Developing a client satisfaction survey to gather ongoing feedback on HIV testing/prevention services and insight for continuous quality improvement implementation • Increasing the availability of and accessibility to HIV testing in healthcare settings • Increasing the identification of people with new HIV diagnoses and people with HIV who are not in care or not virally suppressed • Increasing rapid linkage to HIV medical care • Increasing linkage to PrEP and PEP.