Public Health Advisor, Bureau of Tuberculosis Control

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is seeking a Public Health Adviser II to assist with contact investigations and TB prevention efforts. The role involves data management, community education, and coordination with healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive public health support. Candidates must possess strong organizational skills and a clear background in health sciences. Join us in making a difference in the health of New Yorkers.

Benefits

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Premium-free health insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Worksite Wellness Program

Flexible work from home policy

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree with 12 credits in health education or related sciences.
• Experience in health promotion or disease prevention.
• Strong communication and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct TB contact investigations in congregate settings.
• Manage data entry in TB surveillance systems.
• Assist in conducting TB education sessions.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Healthcare familiarity

Education

Baccalaureate degree in health or biological sciences

Twelve semester credits in health education

Job description

Public Health Adviser II-51191 Open to candidates who are permanent in the civil service title or to those eligible candidates who have successfully filed for PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISER Exam No. 5116 within the filing period From: October 9, 2024 To: October 29, 2024 or PROMOTION TO PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISER Exam No. 5541 within the filing period From: October 9, 2024 To: October 29, 2024.

The BTBC Office of Epidemiology reviews and assesses exposures in residential and non-residential congregate settings; conducts contact investigations in these settings; analyzes genomic and epidemiologic information to detect, investigate and respond to TB outbreaks; and conducts data analysis and research to describe the epidemiology of TB in NYC and to inform TB prevention and control policy.

We are seeking a Public Health Advisor to join our Expanded Contact Investigation Unit in the Office of Epidemiology. As an integral part of the team, this person will assist with all aspects of contact investigations in congregate setting types across NYC, including contact identification, notification, education and care coordination and coordination with internal and external entities. The ideal candidate will be organized, have strong attention to detail, enjoys and has experience working with and serving the public, has familiarity with the healthcare system, and can work both independently and as part of a team.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
- Review and enter data in the DOHMH TB surveillance and case management system
- Plan and conduct TB contact investigations in residential and non-residential congregate settings (e.g., worksites, schools, shelters)
- Communicate with patients, health care providers, laboratories, and others (in person or on the phone) to conduct interviews, collect relevant information, and arrange for follow-up medical evaluations
- Assess results of investigations to determine if further expansion or public health intervention is warranted
- Assist in conducting TB education sessions at sites where exposures have occurred
- Conduct and coordinate contact identification, notification, education, and care coordination
- Support administration and implementation of TB testing events in community settings
- Conduct TB testing, including specimen collection (phlebotomy) and transport as needed
- Conduct medical chart review
- Other duties as required

PREFERRED SKILLS:

- Knowledge of the health care delivery system.

- Experience working and communicating with patients and/or the public.

- Experience working and communicating with clinicians or other health care or social service providers.

- Experience with structured interviews, medical terminology, and conducting medical chart reviews.

- Good written and oral communication skills.

- Excellent organizational 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:
o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o 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.

PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISER - 51191

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by twelve semester credits in health education, or in health, social or biological sciences; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, and six months of full-time satisfactory experience in a health promotion or disease intervention/prevention program, performing one or more of the following: interviewing, conducting field investigations, assessing health risks, making referrals, or collecting and analyzing epidemiological data; or
3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, and four years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "2" above; or
4. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2" or "3" above. Undergraduate college credit can be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of full-time experience. However, all candidates must have a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, and either twelve semester credits as described in "1" above or six months of experience as described in "2" above.
Additional Requirements
A. To be assigned to Assignment Level II, candidates must have, in addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements listed above, at least one year of experience as a Public Health Adviser, Assignment Level I, or at least one additional year of experience as described in Qualification Requirement "2" above.

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.

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.