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

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established public health agency seeks dedicated individuals for the role of Public Health Adviser. This position is critical in conducting confidential disease investigations and providing education to both providers and the community. With a focus on health equity and community engagement, the role supports the agency's mission to improve health outcomes across diverse populations. Candidates will engage in vital activities such as contact tracing and linking clients to health services, all while contributing to innovative public health strategies. Join a team committed to making a difference in the lives of New Yorkers and tackling pressing health challenges.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Potential eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in health or sciences or equivalent experience required.
• Bilingual skills preferred for effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct confidential disease investigations and data collection.
• Educate providers on reporting, treatment, and screening.
• Perform phlebotomy and rapid HIV/STI screening.

Skills

Confidential disease investigation

Data collection

Patient education

Contact tracing

Phlebotomy

Bilingual communication

Education

Baccalaureate degree in health or sciences

High school diploma plus four years of relevant experience

Tools

MAVEN system

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.

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

As a renowned public health agency, we have a history of innovative programming and responding to public health crises, from yellow fever in 1822 to COVID-19. We serve as a key policy and planning authority for New York City, impacting national and international health policies, with focus areas including food and nutrition, tobacco control, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS, family health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice.

Our Strategic Priorities:

1. Enhance preparedness and response to health emergencies with faster decision-making and stronger surveillance.
2. Prevent chronic and diet-related diseases, address childhood obesity, and improve food systems.
3. Address mental health crises, reduce overdose deaths, and support youth mental health.
4. Reduce maternal mortality and improve women’s health.
5. Combat health impacts of climate change.

Our workforce of over 7,000 diverse members is committed to equity, recognizing and dismantling racism's impact on health. We work closely with communities to increase access to health services and reduce disparities.

Program and Job Description:

The Bureau of Hepatitis, HIV, and Sexually Transmitted Infections (BHHS) oversees NYC’s response to viral hepatitis, HIV, and STIs, including testing, prevention, treatment, epidemiology, community engagement, and policy work. The role involves confidential disease investigation and intervention activities, provider and community education, and research support.

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply and contribute their perspectives to our mission. We offer comprehensive benefits, including potential eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs.

Key Duties:

1. Conduct confidential disease investigations, including field investigations and data collection from various sources.
2. Determine case status based on national definitions.
3. Ensure treatment and document activities in MAVEN system.
4. Educate providers on reporting, treatment, and screening.
5. Conduct disease intervention, including patient education, contact tracing, and referrals.
6. Perform phlebotomy, rapid HIV, and STI screening in clinical or field settings.
7. Link clients to additional health services.
8. Participate in emergency response activities as needed.

Candidates must bring necessary documentation to interviews, including proof of identity, education, address, and experience verification. Selected candidates will need to produce original documents during onboarding.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Baccalaureate degree with coursework in health or sciences, or
2. 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 include at least one year of relevant experience for Level II positions, bilingual skills preferred, and a valid NYS driver license.

Residency in NYC is generally required within 90 days of appointment, with some exceptions. The NYC Department of Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.