Public Health Epidemiologist — TB Outbreak Analyst (Hybrid)

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium-free health insurance

Work from home up to two days per week

Public sector pension plan

Tax-deferred savings program

Job summary

The City of New York, NYC Health Department, is seeking a Public Health Epidemiologist to join the Office of Epidemiology. The role focuses on in-depth case review, liaison activities, and participation in decision-making for TB contact investigations in congregate settings.

You will provide data consultation and ensure data accuracy across investigations. The ideal candidate has strong organization, attention to detail, and a public-service mindset, with experience in data analysis and

Qualifications

• Master's in epidemiology or public health with epidemiology focus (minimum 6 graduate credits in epidemiology and 6 in biostatistics).
• Bachelor's degree plus two years of full-time paid experience in data collection and interpretation for surveillance/epidemiologic investigations.

Responsibilities

• Systematically review case records to identify TB exposures and support timely public health intervention.
• Collaborate with TB Contact Investigation and TB Case Management teams to review information for suspected/confirmed cases and contacts.
• Enter and review data in TB surveillance and case management systems.
• Support TB contact investigations in congregate settings, including contact identification, notification, education, and care coordination.
• Assess results to determine need for further expansion or intervention.
• Conduct data analysis and present findings to internal audiences.
• Other duties as required.

Education

Master's degree in epidemiology or public health with concentration in epidemiology

Bachelor's degree plus two years of data collection and epidemiologic investigation experience

Job description

The City of New York, NYC Health Department, is seeking a Public Health Epidemiologist to join the Office of Epidemiology. The role focuses on in-depth case review, liaison activities, and participation in decision-making for TB contact investigations in congregate settings.

You will provide data consultation and ensure data accuracy across investigations. The ideal candidate has strong organization, attention to detail, and a public-service mindset, with experience in data analysis and