Outreach Nurse Educator/Trainer, Bureau of Tuberculosis Control

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan forgiveness programs

Premium-free health insurance

Pension plans

Wellness programs

Work from home options

Job security

Job summary

Join a leading public health organization as an Outreach Nurse Educator/Trainer dedicated to combating tuberculosis in New York City. This role involves developing educational outreach, enhancing TB awareness, and establishing partnerships with healthcare providers to improve clinical practices and public health initiatives.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in outreach or research interventions.
• Experience with medical consultation and clinical lectures.
• Proficiency in additional languages such as Chinese, Spanish, Bengali, Urdu, or Hindi.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate provider education efforts.
• Develop strategies for TB awareness campaigns and provider engagement initiatives.
• Co-lead the TB Coalition and enhance its reach to NYC clinicians.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Data management

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Clinical consultation

Languages proficiency

Job description

Outreach Nurse Educator/Trainer, Bureau of Tuberculosis Control

Join to apply for the Outreach Nurse Educator/Trainer, Bureau of Tuberculosis Control role at NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

The mission of the Bureau of Tuberculosis Control is to prevent the spread of tuberculosis and eliminate it as a public health problem in New York City. The Training & Outreach office is seeking to fill the role of Outreach Nurse Educator/Trainer. This role will provide TB and relevant comorbidities education to external healthcare providers, as part of provider outreach efforts. The successful candidate will establish partnerships with medical schools, facilities, and professional organizations to deliver medical talks and ensure healthcare providers in NYC are educated on best practices for TB clinical care.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate provider education efforts, including targeted material distribution and empowerment of clinical partner organizations.
• Assist with provider education events such as grand rounds, provider convenings, and conferences.
• Utilize data analysis of NYC TB epidemiology to enhance outreach effectiveness and resource allocation.
• Develop strategies for TB awareness campaigns and provider engagement initiatives.
• Review data from outreach initiatives via Public Health Partners Connect reports.
• Co-lead the TB Coalition, set agendas, and enhance its reach to NYC clinicians.
• Develop and sustain partnerships with stakeholders and clinics to increase TB testing accessibility.
• Track grantee activities, maintain records, and prepare reports.
• Present research at conferences and mentor students, interns, and fellows.
• Produce quarterly data updates for NYS and CDC reporting.
• Coordinate research, outreach, and evaluation efforts to promote best practices in TB care.
• Design evaluation studies, surveys, and questionnaires.
• Conduct qualitative interviews to evaluate outreach effectiveness.
• Assist in drafting CME documents for trainings and conferences.

Preferred Skills

• At least two years of experience in outreach or research interventions, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience with medical consultation and clinical lectures.
• Proficiency in additional languages such as Chinese, Spanish, Bengali, Urdu, or Hindi.
• Experience in outreach, training needs assessment, and data management.
• Excellent presentation, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work offsite across NYC, including weekends and evenings.
• Experience with phlebotomy in outreach settings.

Benefits and Additional Information

• Loan forgiveness programs for eligible employees.
• Comprehensive benefits including premium-free health insurance, pension, and wellness programs.
• Work from home options up to two days per week, depending on the role.
• Job security and opportunity to contribute to public health in NYC.

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is an inclusive employer committed to diversity and equal opportunity. For accommodations during the application process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn at [e-mail].