New York City, NY-posted 4 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Remote • Queens, NY
5,001-10,000 employees
Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

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. This role provides essential cross-cutting support for non-clinical functions within the Office of Medical Affairs. You will gain broad exposure by assisting teams involved in critical areas like drug-resistant TB case management and regulatory affairs. This position requires a highly organized, detail-oriented, and flexible individual willing to handle a variety of tasks, including essential administrative and coordination duties. The successful candidate will possess a strong work ethic, be adept at managing competing priorities, and demonstrate an eagerness to learn clinical/scientific subject matter and analytical techniques. While initial responsibilities focus on supporting team members, this role offers opportunities to contribute to data-driven public health improvements and take on progressively more complex tasks as familiarity and skills grow.

  • Provide administrative and logistical support: Update and meticulously organize program protocols; prepare and manage correspondence; take clear and concise meeting minutes.
  • Assist the Regulatory Affairs Coordinator: Support the preparation and review of regulatory documents (e.g., court orders); coordinate and attend meetings with legal and hospital partners, delivering documents within the city as needed.
  • Support the MDR-TB coordination team: Assist with data extraction and quality assurance checks; serve as a reliable point of contact for responding to data/information requests from internal/external partners, health professionals, and hospitals.
  • Ensure team coverage: Flexibly cover essential functions for team coordinators during absences, demonstrating adaptability and teamwork.
  • Prepare communication materials: Create, update, and refine presentations (including basic graphics) related to program activities.
  • Contribute to program development (with guidance): As experience grows, assist with developing specific projects aligned with program needs and candidate interest/abilities, under the direction of senior staff.
  • 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.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing needs in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills for interacting with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel).
  • Demonstrated strong work ethic and reliability.
  • Eagerness to learn new subject matter (clinical/scientific concepts) and technical skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience with data manipulation, visualization, or analysis using statistical software (such as R, SAS, or SPSS) or a strong aptitude and willingness to learn these skills.
  • Prior experience in a public health, healthcare, or regulatory setting is a plus.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • A robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
  • 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.
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