Network Epidemiologist, Bureau of Tuberculosis Control

City of New York•Long Island City, NY

About The Position

Public Health Epidemiologist I-51181 Open to candidates who are permanent or to those who have successfully filed for PUBLIC HEALTH EPIDEMIOLOGIST Exam No. 5140 within the filing period From: November 6, 2024, To: November 26, 2024. THE TEST DATE: Multiple-choice testing is expected to begin on Friday, May 23, 2025. 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, 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 Public Health Epidemiologist to join our Network Epidemiology Team in the Office of Epidemiology. As an integral part of the team, this person will assist with case review, data analysis, and contact investigations in diverse site types across NYC, will be part of the decision-making process that leads to such investigations, and will support health education and linkage to care. The ideal candidate will be organized, have strong attention to detail, enjoys and has experience working with and serving the public, has familiarity with the healthcare system, and can work both independently and as part of a team.

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.

Nice To Haves

--Knowledge of the health care delivery system.
--Experience working and communicating with patients and/or the public.
--Experience working and communicating with clinicians or other health care or social service providers.
--Knowledge of core epidemiology principles
--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 enter data in the Health Department's TB surveillance and case management system.
--Work closely with the 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.
--Systematically review case records to identify and assess potential TB exposures and facilitate timely public health intervention
--Support TB contact investigations in residential and non-residential congregate settings (e.g., worksites, schools, shelters), including contact identification, notification, education, and care coordination.
--Assess results of investigations to determine if further expansion or public health intervention is warranted.
--Conduct routine and ad hoc data analysis and present data to internal audiences.
--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. 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.

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