Public Health AR Epidemiologist — NHSN & Data Analytics

Agency DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan Forgiveness

Health benefits

Work From Home options

Public sector pension

Job summary

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is seeking a City Research Scientist to lead NHSN activities for NYC, analyze surveillance data, and support antimicrobial resistance and infection prevention initiatives. The role involves collaboration with NYC facilities, NYSDOH, and CDC partners to strengthen public health surveillance and reporting.

The ideal candidate has a master's or higher in a relevant field, with experience in public health data systems and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field required; Doctorate preferred for senior level.
• Experience in public health surveillance and data analysis is essential.
• Familiarity with NHSN or CDC data systems is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Serve as NHSN lead for NYC, supporting ARU, BCD, NYS, and CDC initiatives.
• Analyze NHSN data and prepare reports for stakeholders.
• Support antimicrobial resistance and infection prevention projects (e.g., CRO, C. auris, MRSA).
• Assist with ARU duties: data cleaning, QA, case investigations.
• Present results to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Public health experience

NHSN knowledge

Remote collaboration

Data analysis

SAS proficiency

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in physical/public health sciences

Doctorate in related field (preferred)

Tools

SAS

Job description

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is seeking a City Research Scientist to lead NHSN activities for NYC, analyze surveillance data, and support antimicrobial resistance and infection prevention initiatives. The role involves collaboration with NYC facilities, NYSDOH, and CDC partners to strengthen public health surveillance and reporting.

The ideal candidate has a master's or higher in a relevant field, with experience in public health data systems and