Public Health Navigator HIV Prevention & Care Coordination

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is hiring a Public Health Adviser, L2/Patient Navigator, assigned to a clinic location and reporting to a Navigation Supervisor. You will assist patients seeking prevention services and work within a team to promote health equity across NYC.

Key duties include overseeing STD clinic patients’ prevention plans, delivering health education, coordinating logistics, and performing rapid HIV screening with confidential

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree with specified health-related coursework or equivalent.
• Experience in health promotion or disease prevention programs.
• Clear ability to interview, assess risks and refer individuals.
• Annual health assessment required for Public Health Advisers.
• Certification in HIV counseling may be required for some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee caseload of STD clinic patients seeking HIV prevention services and adherence to care plans.
• Deliver health education and health promotion messages per STD protocols.
• Coordinate plan logistics, reminders, scheduling, and transportation for patients.
• Collaborate with clinic staff to identify candidates and perform rapid HIV screening with counseling.
• Maintain liaison with health care providers and agencies for follow-up and treatment.

Skills

Health education

HIV prevention

Public health program coordination

Education

Baccalaureate degree with twelve semester credits in health education or health, social or biological sciences

Baccalaureate degree + six months health promotion experience

Four-year high school diploma + four years related experience

Job description

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is hiring a Public Health Adviser, L2/Patient Navigator, assigned to a clinic location and reporting to a Navigation Supervisor. You will assist patients seeking prevention services and work within a team to promote health equity across NYC.

Key duties include overseeing STD clinic patients’ prevention plans, delivering health education, coordinating logistics, and performing rapid HIV screening with confidential