City of New York

Job Description

Division/Program Summary Description: The mission of the Bureau of Tuberculosis Control (BTBC) is to prevent the spread of tuberculosis (TB) and eliminate it as a public health problem in New York City. The BTBC goals are: 1. To identify all individuals with suspected or confirmed TB disease and ensure their appropriate treatment, ideally on a regimen of directly observed therapy. 2. To ensure that individuals who are at high risk for progression from latent infection to active disease (e.g., contacts of active cases, immunocompromised individuals, recent immigrants from areas where TB is widespread) receive treatment for latent Infection and do not develop disease.

Position Summary: The BTBC Office of Epidemiology reviews and assesses 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, and investigate TB outbreaks; coordinates community- and provider-based outbreak response activities; and conducts data analysis and research to describe the epidemiology of TB in NYC and to inform TB prevention and control policy.

We are seeking an Outbreak Prevention and Response Coordinator to join our Epidemiology Office team. As an integral part of the unit, this person will coordinate TB prevention and outbreak response activities requiring engagement across the bureau, the Health Department, other City Agencies, the public, community health care providers, community-based organizations and other groups. Under general direction, with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, this individual will develop and operationalize tailored public health interventions to interrupt complex chains of transmission and will also help to implement TB detection and prevention activities in communities with high risk of TB and in response to emergent needs. The ideal candidate will be organized, have strong attention to detail, have experience with high level communication and coordination with diverse organization types, enjoy working with and serving the public, and thrive in a team environment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement coordinated, multi-faceted, data-driven and culturally competent public health interventions to prevent and interrupt TB transmission, increase awareness of TB and TB risk, and address barriers to care in high risk-communities and in response to outbreaks.
• Communicate and coordinate with leadership and management of healthcare facilities, community-based organizations, businesses, social service providers, City agencies, media outlets and others
• Coordinate onsite TB testing events and related follow-up, including care coordination and referrals to public and community healthcare providers.
• Coordinate with diverse stakeholders to develop and disseminate tailored health information to healthcare providers and the public.
• Develop and support additional public health interventions as indicated to prevent and respond to ongoing transmission.
• Develop and maintain relationships with City agency colleagues, community-based organizations, social service providers, healthcare providers, media liaisons, elected officials, and other partners.
• Work with BTBC epidemiology staff to evaluate public health interventions as indicated.
• Other duties as required.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with the public and communicating health information and recommendations to patients, the public, health care providers, and other entities.
• Experience working with clinicians and/or other health care and social service providers.
• Experience developing and disseminating health information to diverse populations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Knowledge of the health care delivery system.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft suite (MS Word, Excel etc.) and Adobe Acrobat.

Why you should 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. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:

o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.

o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.

o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.

o a tax-deferred savings program and

o 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.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.

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Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or

2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or

3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Additional Information

The City of New York is 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, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.