Avian and Novel Influenza Project Coordinator

Public Health Solutions • New York, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The NYC Health Department has an opening for an avian and novel influenza project coordinator. This position will serve as primary support for epidemiologic investigations for avian influenza/novel influenza viruses in NYC, develop protocols, and summarize data. They will have experience in epidemiology and data management and analysis and will participate in a wide range of activities. They will report to the Bureau of Communicable Disease (BCD) Zoonotic and Vector-borne Disease Unit Animal Health Team Lead, and will collaborate with the Disease Investigation Unit as well as Respiratory Pathogens Unit. This is a grant-funded position ending in January 2027.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in field of public health
• Previous experience working in fields related to public health.
• The ideal candidate for this position must be a pro-active and self-motivated individual with the ability to work in teams and in a highly dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders and timelines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in infectious disease epidemiology
• Ability to work well with others
• Experience with conducting interviews with health care providers, contacts and case patients.
• Ability to effectively work independently as well as collaboratively and effectively on an interdisciplinary team
• Excellent communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills.
• Desire to grow professionally, develop new skills and willingness to work outside of comfort zone.
• Experience working with the public health sector and coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize and work in fast-paced environment with hard deadlines.
• Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, SAS, R, and GIS

Responsibilities

• Oversee contact investigations (people and pets) related to avian influenza detections in animals
• Develop and maintain protocols related to avian and novel influenza for contact tracers, on-call physicians, and BCD staff including questionnaires, data entry tools, and trainings
• Conduct trainings for interns and rapid response teams on case and contact investigations and data entry
• Conduct routine and ad hoc analyses and prepare summaries of surveillance data, including analyses to identify clusters, or changes in epidemiologic trends
• Participate in outbreak investigations and as needed special epi projects on avian and novel influenza viruses
• Collaborate with outreach and health education staff to provide input for initiatives related to avian influenza and respiratory diseases, as well as a variety of diseases and conditions managed by the Bureau of Communicable Disease including foodborne, waterborne, zoonotic and vector-borne associated diseases
• Participate in development and maintenance of presentations to internal and external audiences
• Participate as needed on other animal disease investigations
• Understanding and addressing cultural differences, health inequities and disabilities when interacting with a diverse population in the workplace and the general public.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Schedule.
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefits.
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Disability Coverage.
• 403 (b) + employer matching and discretionary company contributions.
• College Savings Plan.
• Ongoing training and continuous opportunities for professional growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level