Expanded Contact Investigations, Bureau of Tuberculosis Control

About the role

The New York City (NYC) Bureau of Tuberculosis Control (BTBC) aims to prevent the spread of tuberculosis (TB) and eliminate it as a public health problem in NYC. The BTBC Office of Epidemiology reviews and assesses TB exposures in residential and non-residential congregate settings; conducts investigations in these settings to identify, notify and evaluate contacts and assess transmission; analyzes genomic and epidemiologic information to detect, investigate and respond to TB outbreaks; and conducts data analysis and research to describe the epidemiology of TB in NYC and to inform TB prevention and control policy.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the ECI team and external entities to support investigations of and response to TB exposures in congregate settings, including worksites, schools, shelters, religious organizations and other site types.
• Systematically identify contacts and conduct notification, education, care coordination and follow-up care as applicable.
• Assess results of investigations to determine if further expansion or public health intervention is warranted.
• Review and enter data in the Health Department’s TB surveillance and case management system.
• Conduct routine and ad hoc data analysis and present data to internal audiences.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in public health or epidemiology from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 12 graduate credits in epidemiology; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university plus two years of full-time paid experience as a health professional in a position which requires data collection and the reading and interpretation of medical charts and medical information in support of surveillance and epidemiologic investigations.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working and communicating with patients and/or the public.
• Experience working and communicating with health care or social service providers.
• Experience with phlebotomy.
• Knowledge of core epidemiology principles.
• Experience with data review and analysis.
• Experience with medical terminology and conducting medical chart reviews.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft suite (MS word, Excel etc.).

Benefits

• Loan Forgiveness: Eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.
• Benefits: Includes a premium-free health insurance plan, additional health, fitness, and financial benefits, a public sector defined benefit pension plan, a tax-deferred savings program, and a robust Worksite Wellness Program.
• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job Security: Enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.
• Commitment To Equity: An inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic.

Why Work For Us

• Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance.
• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund, a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement, a tax-deferred savings program, and a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job Security: You could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.
• 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, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of 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, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Additional Information

• Residency Requirement: New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.