Program Manager, Bureau of Tuberculosis Control

About the Role

The Bureau of Tuberculosis Control (BTBC) aims to prevent the spread of tuberculosis (TB) and eliminate it as a public health problem in New York City. The Office of Medical Affairs seeks a Program Manager to provide programmatic leadership across multiple non-clinical functions, overseeing program operations, supervising professional staff, and leading program improvement and evaluation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Use surveillance, clinical, and operational data to monitor program performance, identify gaps and trends, evaluate interventions, and inform program and policy decisions.
• Lead or contribute to research and evaluation activities, including study design, data analysis, protocols, IRB submissions, and preparation of reports, presentations, abstracts, and manuscripts.
• Provide leadership and oversight for assigned program areas, including program implementation, performance monitoring, operational improvement, and continuity of essential functions.
• Supervise and mentor professional staff, establish priorities, oversee work assignments, provide feedback, and support staff development and increasing independence.
• Identify programmatic challenges and opportunities for improvement, and independently develop, implement, and evaluate solutions.
• Lead public health projects and initiatives from planning through implementation and evaluation, collaborating with clinical, epidemiologic, analytical, and operational staff and external partners as needed.
• Develop and improve program protocols, workflows, policies, and standard operating procedures, including cross-training and coverage plans to strengthen program continuity.

Qualifications

• Experience managing public health, healthcare, research, or program improvement projects through planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Experience supervising or mentoring staff, including delegating responsibilities, establishing priorities, providing feedback, and supporting professional development.
• Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong analytical skills, including experience using programmatic, surveillance, clinical, or other data to evaluate performance and inform decision-making.
• Experience with public health research or program evaluation, including developing research questions, analyzing and interpreting data, and communicating findings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, and experience with statistical or data analysis software such as R.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and internal and external partners.
• Knowledge of tuberculosis, infectious disease prevention and control, or clinical public health is preferred but not required.

Minimum Qualifications

For Assignment Level I (physical, biological, environmental sciences, and public health): A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field.

For Assignment Level II and above: A doctorate degree with specialization in an appropriate field and one year of full-time supervisory/administrative/research experience; or a master's degree with specialization in an appropriate field and three years of full-time research experience; or equivalent education/experience. All candidates must have at least a master's degree and two years of relevant experience.

Benefits

• Premium-free health insurance plan saving employees over $10K annually (2024 assessment).
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits 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 stay healthy.
• Potential eligibility for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available for the job application or interview process. New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment, with exceptions for certain titles after two continuous years of City employment.