Lead Investigator-Complex Investigations, Bureau of Tuberculosis Control

City of New York • New York, NY

4h • $80,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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. We are seeking a Lead Investigator-Complex Investigations to join our team in the Office of Epidemiology. As an integral part of the team, this person will conduct and lead TB case review, data analysis, contact investigation, care coordination, and transmission assessment in residential and non-residential congregate settings across NYC. Under general direction, with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, this individual will develop and operationalize tailored public health interventions in partnership with Health Department colleagues, other City Agencies, community health care providers, community-based organizations and other groups 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 epidemiologic and data skills and attention to detail, enjoy and have experience working with and serving the public, have familiarity with the healthcare system, and be able to work both independently.

Requirements

• A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
• A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
• A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above.
• Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of infectious disease epidemiology
• Experience working and communicating with patients and/or the public.
• Experience working and communicating with clinicians or other health care or social service providers.
• Experience conducting epidemiologic investigation.
• Knowledge of core epidemiology principles.
• Basic knowledge of infection control practices.
• Experience with data review and analysis.
• Experience with structured interviews, 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.)

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze data in the Health Department’s TB surveillance and case management system.
• Work closely with the BTBC Expanded TB Contact Investigation and TB Case Management teams to review information for highly suspected and confirmed cases and support timely, data driven, and effective individual- and cohort-level TB care and response activities.
• Lead investigation of and response to TB exposures in schools, worksites, religious institutions, congregate housing sites, and other settings in close partnership with external entities.
• 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.
• 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.
• Conduct research.
• Other duties as required.

Benefits

• 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, per a 2024 assessment.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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