Program Coordinator, Bureau of Communicable Diseases

NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health department as a Program Coordinator in New York, where you will lead community outreach initiatives, manage health education materials, and work closely with various partners to combat infectious diseases. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including loan forgiveness and a premium-free health insurance plan.

Benefits

Loan Forgiveness

Premium-free health insurance

Public sector pension plan

Work From Home Policy

Job Security

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in community work or related activities.
• Ability to engage with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Manage health education priorities and community outreach initiatives.
• Track and evaluate outreach data for comprehensive reporting.
• Develop collaborative relationships to enhance health education.

Skills

Communication

Community engagement

Organizational skills

Education

Baccalaureate degree

Tools

Microsoft Works

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Program Coordinator, Bureau of Communicable Diseases

Program Coordinator, Bureau of Communicable Diseases

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Base pay range

$60,889.00/yr - $70,022.00/yr

The Division of Disease Control's mission is to safeguard the health of New Yorkers through identification, surveillance, treatment, control, and prevention of infectious diseases, which is achieved through varied and interrelated endeavors of its seven Bureaus. The Bureau of Communicable Disease (BCD) monitors and analyzes trends in disease data and provides consultation to the medical community and the public on the recognition, prevention, and control of communicable diseases. BCD is responsible for the surveillance, prevention, and control of over 70 infectious diseases including foodborne, enteric, waterborne, respiratory (including COVID-19), zoonotic, and vector-borne diseases.

Position Summary: Reporting to the Supervisor and working with the Community Engagement and Health Education (COHE) Unit which provides health educational materials and outreach to the community to support them in reducing the risk of disease transmission of infectious diseases or conditions. The unit works closely with BCD units, various partners across the Health Department and other city agencies to respond to infectious disease issues promptly and effectively. The program coordinator will lead planning of all outreach and health education activities, tracking and reporting program metrics and production, development and maintenance of health education materials.

Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited To

• Manage health education priorities within the bureau to plan, coordinate and monitor community outreach initiatives related to infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, flu, RSV, malaria, hepatitis A, legionella and others.
• Organize and facilitate outreach initiatives within the community to address disparities in health access and information, focusing on underserved populations.
• Assist in the monitoring and maintaining of critical health educational materials, inventory control and ordering processes for health education materials such as side decks, training activities, handouts, lesson plans and resources to support community outreach and ensure they incorporate a racial equity lens.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues within DOHMH, and external partners, to align and enhance health education initiatives.
• Track and evaluate outreach and education data to prepare comprehensive reports highlighting the impact of community outreach programs on health equity and infectious disease control.
• Attend and present at meetings with internal and external stakeholders to support Community Engagement and Health Education activities.
• Support seasonal staff and interns during peak outbreak activities.
• Participate in the Incident Command System to support emergency response activities as needed.
• Work on special projects as needed.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage with diverse populations in a culturally competent manner.
• Community engagement, outreach, and communication experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Works, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Strong Organizational and time management skills.
  
  

Why You Should Work For Us

• Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
• 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!

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 baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.
  
  

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 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.

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