Interstate Liaison

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene seeks a Public Health Epidemiologist II (Interstate Liaison) to coordinate data transfers of TB patients across city, state, and international jurisdictions. You will ensure incoming patients are referred for care and outgoing cases are followed up with the BTBC team.

Ideal candidates have strong public health data experience, excellent communication, and the ability to work independently across complex interagency collaborations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in epidemiology or public health with epidemiology focus or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree plus two years of data collection and medical chart interpretation for surveillance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison to city, state, and international jurisdictions for TB data transfer.
• Send/receive data to jurisdictions as required by protocol.
• Ensure timely referrals and data entry for TB patients entering/leaving NYC.
• Track referrals and maintain complete Maven records.
• Review patients during transfer and ensure proper referral and follow-up.
• Monitor Maven workflows for data quality and accuracy.
• Collaborate with internal and external agency partners.

Skills

Strong computer skills

TB/public health experience

Written and oral communication

Organizational skills

Team player

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Education

Master's degree in epidemiology/public health

Bachelor's degree + 2 years relevant experience

Tools

Maven

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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

Division/Program Summary

The Office of Surveillance, Informatics and Evaluation conducts surveillance of suspected and confirmed cases of TB; maintains the TB registry and case management system (Maven) of all TB cases, contacts to TB cases, persons suspected of having TB and children under 5 with latent TB infection (LTBI); conducts data analysis and research to describe the epidemiology of TB in NYC and to inform TB prevention and control policy. The office also coordinates interjurisdictional transfers of TB patients to ensure continuity of TB evaluation, treatment, and care.

We are seeking a Public Health Epidemiologist II to join our office as an Interstate Liaison. This person will supervise and conduct activities related to the transfer of data related to TB patients to other city, state, and international jurisdictions. This individual will help to ensure that receiving jurisdictional bodies are aware of NYC‑outgoing patients and that all incoming patients are referred to the appropriate BTBC staff for follow‑up and connection to care. With a wide latitude of independence and judgment, this person will coordinate patient care across the country and provide guidance to NYC providers. This position is best filled by a person who has significant experience in public health, working with external entities, reviewing medical charts, and strong communication and documentation skills.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison to other city, state, and international jurisdictions
• Send and receive data to other jurisdictions as required by protocol
• Ensure timely processing of all referrals for TB patients entering and leaving NYC
• Track all patients for whom a referral has been sent to or received from another jurisdiction
• Ensure that all required information as pertaining to interjurisdictional referrals and related processes are entered into Maven in a complete and timely fashion
• Review all patients who have left or entered NYC during treatment are properly referred, managed, and counted
• Monitor and update Maven workflows to ensure data quality
• Collaborate with internal and external partners of the agency
• Respond to the TB Hotline calls from health‑care providers outside of NYC
• Other duties as required

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!

Commitment To Equity

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye‑Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at [e-mail] or 347‑396‑6549.

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Minimum Qualifications

• A master's degree from an accredited college or university in epidemiology, public health with a concentration in epidemiology, or a health‑related field with a minimum of 6 graduate credits in epidemiology and 6 additional graduate credits in epidemiology or biostatistics; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university plus two years of full‑time paid experience as a health professional in a position which requires data collection and the reading and interpretation of medical charts and medical information in support of surveillance and epidemiologic investigations.

Preferred Skills

• Strong computer skills - Interest and experience with TB and/or public health - Excellent written and oral communication skills - Excellent organizational skills ability to prioritize and multitask - Ability to work in a team environment - Proficiency with Microsoft Office (MS word, Excel etc.)

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55‑a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.