Program Manager, Bureau of Tuberculosis Control

City of New York • Long Island City, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Bureau of Tuberculosis Control works to prevent the spread of tuberculosis and eliminate it as a public health problem in New York City. The Office of Medical Affairs is hiring a Program Manager to provide programmatic leadership across multiple non-clinical functions. The role oversees program operations, supervises professional staff, and leads program improvement and evaluation initiatives across areas including drug-resistant TB case management, regulatory affairs, and evaluation of newly arrived immigrants and refugees at risk for TB disease.

The Program Manager oversees a portfolio of activities and staff with specialized program responsibilities. The role uses data to assess program performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and translate complex program challenges into actionable solutions. It also leads public health projects from planning through evaluation and supports continuity of essential program functions.

The position is classified as City Research Scientist, Job ID 21744. Appointments are subject to a minimum one-year probationary period. Depending on the position, employees may be able to work from home up to two days during the week.

Requirements

• For Assignment Level I, 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.
• For Assignment Level II and above, candidates must meet one of the listed education and experience pathways: a doctorate with an appropriate specialization and one year of responsible supervisory, administrative, or research experience; a master's with an appropriate specialization and three years of responsible full-time research experience; or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Candidates qualifying for Assignment Level II and above must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field and at least two years of the specified research experience.
• A minimum one-year probationary period applies to appointments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing public health, healthcare, research, or program improvement projects through planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Experience supervising or mentoring staff, including delegating responsibilities, establishing priorities, providing feedback, and supporting professional development.
• Initiative, sound judgment, problem-solving skills, ability to work independently, and ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong analytical skills, including experience using programmatic, surveillance, clinical, or other data to evaluate performance and inform decisions.
• Experience with public health research or program evaluation, including developing research questions, analyzing and interpreting data, and communicating findings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, and experience with statistical or data analysis software such as R.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and internal and external partners.
• Knowledge of tuberculosis, infectious disease prevention and control, or clinical public health is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Use surveillance, clinical, and operational data to monitor program performance, identify gaps and trends, evaluate interventions, and inform program and policy decisions.
• Lead or contribute to research and evaluation activities, including study design and data analysis, protocols and IRB submissions, and preparation of reports, presentations, abstracts, and manuscripts.
• Provide leadership and oversight for assigned program areas, including implementation, performance monitoring, operational improvement, and continuity of essential functions.
• Supervise and mentor professional staff; establish priorities, oversee work assignments, provide feedback, and support staff development and increasing independence.
• Identify programmatic challenges and opportunities for improvement and independently develop, implement, and evaluate solutions.
• Lead public health projects and initiatives from planning through implementation and evaluation, collaborating with internal teams and external partners as needed.
• Develop and improve program protocols, workflows, policies, and standard operating procedures, including cross-training and coverage plans.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for federal or state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.
• Premium-free health insurance plan; the posting states it saves employees over $10,000 annually based on a 2024 assessment.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available depending on the position’s union or benefit fund.
• Public sector defined benefit pension plan.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Worksite Wellness Program.
• Potential work-from-home flexibility of up to two days per week, depending on the position.
• Job security compared with private-sector employment.

What This Job Offers

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