Public Health Advisor, Bureau of Hepatitis, HIV, and STI

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Le NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene recherche un Agent de santé publique pour contribuer à des projets de santé dans un environnement dynamique. Le candidat idéal possédera de solides compétences en communication et une expérience avec des systèmes de données. Ce rôle est essentiel pour le suivi de la santé publique à New York et offre des opportunités de développement professionnel.

Benefits

Programmes d'allégement de dettes fédérales

Assurance et avantages sociaux complets

Qualifications

• Diplôme en santé ou expérience pertinente requise.
• Un an d'expérience comme Agent de santé publique Niveau I ou équivalent requis pour le niveau II.

Responsibilities

• Effectuer des recherches de dossiers pour mettre à jour et corriger les données.
• Aider à résoudre les cas dupliqués et des projets de qualité des données.
• Participer aux réunions du personnel et aux activités de réponse d'urgence si nécessaire.

Skills

Communication

Service à la clientèle

Confidentialité

Systèmes de données

Surveillance des maladies

Education

Baccalauréat avec des cours liés à la santé

Diplôme d'études secondaires avec quatre ans d'expérience pertinente

Job description

Open to candidates who are permanent or those who will be successfully applying for the Open-Competitive PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISER, Exam No. 5116, or the PROMOTION TO PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISER, Exam No. 5541, within the filing period from October 9, 2024, to October 29, 2024.

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (the NYC Health Department), established in 1805, is the oldest and largest health department in the country. Our mission is to protect and improve the health of all New Yorkers, aiming for a city where everyone can realize their full health potential regardless of background.

As a renowned public health agency, we innovate in science and scholarship, respond to public health crises, and serve as a policy and planning authority for New York City, impacting national and international public health policies. Our focus areas include food and nutrition, anti-tobacco efforts, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS, mental health, racial and social justice, and more.

Our strategic priorities include enhancing emergency response, preventing chronic and diet-related diseases, addressing mental health crises, reducing maternal mortality, and combating climate change impacts.

With over 7,000 diverse team members, we prioritize equity and have declared racism a public health crisis, actively working to dismantle systemic inequities and increase access to health services in communities.

The Bureau of Hepatitis, HIV, and Sexually Transmitted Infections (BHHS) oversees initiatives to reduce transmission, illness, stigma, and inequities related to viral hepatitis, HIV, and STIs. The HIV Surveillance Unit in the HIV Epidemiology Program (HEP) focuses on monitoring HIV/AIDS in NYC to guide public health actions.

We encourage diverse applicants to contribute to our mission of health equity and offer comprehensive benefits, including potential eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs.

**Duties include:**

1. Conduct record searches to update and correct data.
2. Assist with resolving duplicate cases and data quality projects.
3. Maintain documentation of activities and inquiries.
4. Participate in staff meetings and emergency response activities as needed.

**Minimum Qualifications:**

1. Baccalaureate degree with health-related coursework, or
2. Baccalaureate degree plus six months of relevant experience, or
3. High school diploma plus four years of relevant experience, or
4. Equivalent education/experience.

**Additional Requirements:**

One year of experience as a Public Health Adviser Level I or equivalent is required for Level II assignment.

**Preferred Skills:**

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to follow protocols and confidentiality regulations.
• Proficiency with data systems and understanding of HIV and disease surveillance.
• Experience working with healthcare providers is a plus.

This position is open to qualified persons with disabilities under the 55-a Program. Please indicate your interest at the top of your resume and cover letter.

Residency in NYC is generally required within 90 days of appointment, with some exceptions.

The City of New York is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, prohibiting discrimination based on any protected characteristic.