Disease Intervention Specialist

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene · New York, NY · 3 wk ago

HealthcareFull-time

Division/Program Summary: The Sexual Health Clinics in the Bureau of Public Health Clinics provide direct clinical services to people seeking sexual health care as well as services to known sex partners; monitor disease trends; provide education and training to providers and community groups; conduct research; and develop policies to improve sexual health and wellness. BPHC operates 8 Sexual Health Clinics (SHC) throughout New York City, and the Line Area Manager is key in ensuring that services are provided in an uninterrupted manner.

About the role

The Supervising Public Health Adviser will work in one of the Bureau's Sexual Health Clinics under the supervision of the Clinic Manager.

Responsibilities

Review daily and weekly line lists of public health clinics to identify individuals requiring follow-up services, including treatment for STIs, and appropriate referrals.
Support with the supervision and coordination of disease intervention activities carried out by Public Health Advisors to ensure effective and timely responses.
Serve as the acting Clinic Manager in their absence, ensuring required daily reports are submitted within established timeframes, seamless clinic operations, compliance with cycle time standards, and fostering effective communication and collaboration with staff and management to address employee and client needs while supporting program objectives.
Conduct or coordinate partner services interviews with patients diagnosed with reportable sexually transmitted infections, following established public health guidelines and confidentiality requirements.
Assist with the assignment and distribution of patients among Public Health Advisors (PHAs) across multiple public health clinics to promote equitable workload distribution and timely case management.
Provide technical assistance and support to clinic staff regarding disease intervention protocols, patient follow-up, and documentation requirements.
Maintain accurate and complete documentation in appropriate public health information systems while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local confidentiality regulations.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, within and outside the agency, to improve access to prevention, treatment, and supportive services.
Provide onsite support at public health clinics to assist with patient management, intake/registration, counseling, partner services, waiting room presentations, and other clinical support functions as operational needs require.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, staff meetings, and training sessions to strengthen program effectiveness and service delivery.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, and two years of full-time satisfactory experience in a public health program, performing duties involving case finding, case management, interviewing, investigating, and other related public health work, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or

An associate degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by twelve semester credits in health education, or in health, social, or biological sciences; and four years of experience as described above, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and six years of experience as described above, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or

A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to the above. Undergraduate college credit may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of full-time experience. Twelve credits in the health, social, or biological sciences may be substituted for an additional six months of experience. However, all candidates must have a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, and a minimum of two years of experience, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity, as described above.

Benefits

Premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually (per a 2024 assessment).
Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
Public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
Tax-deferred savings program.
Robust Worksite Wellness Program offering resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
Work-from-home policy allowing up to two days per week from home, depending on the position.
Enhanced job security compared to private sector employment.

About the organization

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 can achieve optimal health. We provide 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, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.