Public Health Adviser

City of New York • New York, NY

9d • $54,799 - $69,828 • Hybrid

About The Position

The mission of the Bureau of Tuberculosis Control is to prevent the spread of tuberculosis and to eliminate it as a public health problem in New York City. The goals to achieve this mission are twofold: 1) To identify all individuals with suspected or confirmed TB disease and ensure appropriate treatment; 2) ensure that individuals at high risk for progression from TB infection to TB disease are identified and treated for TB infection and do not develop TB disease. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by twelve semester credits in health education, or in health, social or biological sciences; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, and six months of full-time satisfactory experience in a health promotion or disease intervention/prevention program, performing one or more of the following: interviewing, conducting field investigations, assessing health risks, making referrals, or collecting and analyzing epidemiological data; or
• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, and four years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "2" above; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2" or "3" above. Undergraduate college credit can be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of full-time experience. However, all candidates must have a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, and either twelve semester credits as described in "1" above or six months of experience as described in "2" above.
• To be assigned to Assignment Level II, candidates must have, in addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements listed above, at least one year of experience as a Public Health Adviser, Assignment Level I, or at least one additional year of experience as described in Qualification Requirement "2" above.

Responsibilities

• Conduct educational sessions and workshops on TB prevention, symptoms, and treatment, engages with community members to raise awareness and dispel myths about TB, as part of BTBC Core Activity of Outreach and Education.
• Organizes community events and campaigns to promote TB education and conducts follow-up for patients with TB testing outreach.
• Organizes, develops, and delivers TB education presentations to community members in diverse settings.
• Promote TB education and awareness to community through tabling at events and meetings.
• Coordinate with other organizations, health departments or clinics to promote education opportunities.
• Assist with updating website with clinic changes, closures, and suggested edits.
• Attend monthly or quarterly partnership meetings with community partners with the Partnership & Collaboration Specialist.
• Maintain an updated list of BTBC community partners.
• Inputs data for all outreach activities and events in Public Health Partners Connect database.
• Act as a representative for BTBC for agency work groups, external stakeholder meetings, and as a bureau liaison for collaboration between the Division of Disease Control.
• Facilitate and coordinate preparation for TB outreach events: supplies, printing materials and sending out invites.
• Contribute to a quarterly advocacy-oriented TB Coalition Newsletter for TB Coalition partners.

Benefits

• Federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs
• Premium-free health insurance plan
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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