Public Health Adviser

New York City, NY • New York City, NY

124d • Remote

About The Position

The Division of Family and Child Health (DFCH) of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is charged with the creation and oversight of programs, policies, services, and environments that support physical and socio-emotional health, and promote primary and reproductive health services, health equity, social justice, safety and well-being for New York City families and children. The Division is comprised of the Bureau of Maternal Infant and Reproductive Health, the Bureau of Early Intervention, the Office of School Health, and the Bureau of Administration. The vision of the DFCH is that every child, woman, and family recognize their power and is given the opportunity to reach their full health and development potential.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by twelve semester credits in health education or in health, social or biological sciences.
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, and six months of full-time satisfactory experience in a health promotion or disease intervention/prevention program.
• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and four years of full-time satisfactory experience in a health promotion or disease intervention/prevention program.
• Education and/or experience equivalent to the above.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of DOHMH and DOE personnel policies and procedures.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong organization.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel.
• Excellent presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect and transmit medical records from assigned schools to the Central Health office.
• Create and update school health records.
• Establish and maintain a working relationship with school personnel.
• Transcribe medical information as received, assisting self-directed students with their own medication.
• Document observations on the Medication Logs and student's medical records.
• Perform simple first aid.
• Participate in agency-wide activities for Emergency Preparedness.

Benefits

• Premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund.
• Public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Robust Worksite Wellness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees