Data Collector

Cityofnewyork; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Public sector pension

Work From Home option

Wellness program

Job summary

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH) Bureau of Hepatitis, HIV, and Sexually Transmitted Infections (BHHS) seeks a team member for the Medical Monitoring Project (MMP). The role involves locating sampled persons, outreaches to recruit participation, interviewing, and data abstraction to support HIV prevention and treatment efforts, with structured hours including evenings.

Join BHHS to contribute to public health surveillance and linkage to care, with potential

Responsibilities

• Utilize various data sources to obtain contact information for sampled persons and conduct investigations to locate sampled persons.
• Engage in outreach efforts to contact and recruit sampled persons to participate in the project.
• Conduct interviews with sampled persons using standard MMP questionnaire.
• Conduct medical record abstraction of sampled persons interviewed for MMP.
• Make appropriate referrals for persons needing linkage to HIV care and partner services, as well as for any identified ancillary services (e.g., housing).
• Timely record all activities in project databases.
• Perform and follow-up on data and project quality assurance activities.

Job description

ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE AND THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISER CIVIL SERVICE LIST ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.

Division/Program Summary:

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH)'s Bureau of Hepatitis, HIV, and Sexually Transmitted Infections (BHHS) oversees the City's response to viral hepatitis, HIV, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Its mission is to improve the lives of New Yorkers by ending transmission, illness, stigma, and inequities related to viral hepatitis, HIV, and STIs. BHHS's work includes testing initiatives; prevention, care, and treatment programming; epidemiology and surveillance; training and technical assistance; community engagement; social marketing; policy advocacy; and racial equity and social justice initiatives. Housed within BHHS, the Medical Monitoring Project (MMP), which is being conducted through a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is an HIV surveillance system that collects data on a probability sample of adults with diagnosed HIV in the United States. MMP allows data collection from a representative sample of HIV-diagnosed persons on clinical and behavioral information relevant to clinical outcomes, adherence to antiretroviral and other medical treatments, and relevant data on those who are out-of-care, with the goal of informing and guiding HIV prevention, care, and treatment efforts. The mission of BHHS is to end HIV transmission, promote the health of all New Yorkers with or vulnerable to HIV, reduce HIV-related inequities and combat stigma.

The Medical Monitoring Project (MMP) is an HIV surveillance system that selects a representative sample of HIV-diagnosed adults, including those not receiving HIV care, from HIV case surveillance registries in 21 state and metropolitan areas, including New York City. MMP allows data collection from HIV-diagnosed persons on clinical and behavioral information relevant to clinical outcomes, adherence to antiretroviral and other medical treatments, and relevant data on those who are out-of-care, with the ultimate goal of guiding HIV prevention, preventive behaviors, and service utilization. MMP is seeking to add a team member who will be assigned to the following work hours: Tuesday to Thursday: 12noon to 8pmFriday & Saturday 9am to 5pm.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilize various data sources to obtain contact information for sampled persons and conduct investigations to attempt to locate sampled persons.
• Engage in outreach efforts to contact and recruit sampled persons to participate in the project.
• Conduct interviews with sampled persons using standard MMP questionnaire.
• Conduct medical record abstraction of sampled persons interviewed for MMP.
• Make appropriate referrals for persons needing linkage to HIV care and partner services, as well as for any identified ancillary services (e.g., housing).
• Timely record all activities in project databases.
• Perform and follow-up on data and project quality assurance activities.

Why you should work for us:

• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
  • a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
  • additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund.
  • a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
  • a tax-deferred savings program and
  • a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

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