HIV & STI Surveillance Public Health Advisor

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH) seeks a Public Health Adviser to support the HIV/AIDS and STI surveillance program. The role involves conducting field investigations, collecting data from medical charts, and maintaining relationships with providers across NYC.

Regular travel within the five boroughs is required, with emphasis on accurate data collection and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting surveillance case investigations in public health practice, specifically medical chart review.
• Excellent interpersonal, research, written and verbal communication skills, and will be detail-oriented with outstanding organizational skills.
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Proficient in using MS Office (Word, MS Excel) and other programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations and follow-up of potential HIV/AIDS cases; travel within NYC boroughs.
• Collect data through medical chart abstractions with complete accuracy.
• Maintain relationships with providers and update program changes.
• Perform routine match reviews with attention to detail.
• Collect and process Provider Report Forms per protocol; train providers as needed.
• Attend surveillance staff meetings and communicate data collection issues.

Skills

Surveillance experience

Medical chart review

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

MS Office

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH) seeks a Public Health Adviser to support the HIV/AIDS and STI surveillance program. The role involves conducting field investigations, collecting data from medical charts, and maintaining relationships with providers across NYC.

Regular travel within the five boroughs is required, with emphasis on accurate data collection and timely reporting.