Public Health Adviser, Bureau of Public Health Clinics
About The Position
The Bureau of Public Health Clinics (BPHC) seeks a Public Health Adviser, Assignment Level II, to work at one of its clinics. The adviser reports directly to the Clinic Manager responsible for that clinic. BPHC promotes community health by providing resources for informed health decisions, identifying and treating tuberculosis, and providing immunization and sexual health services regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. Its work includes direct clinic services, monitoring disease trends, educating and training service providers and community groups, conducting research, and developing policies for high-quality clinical care. The Public Health Adviser reviews clinic line lists and patient records, carries out disease intervention and prevention activities, coordinates referrals and partner services, and monitors patient follow-up. The role also supports clinic staff with protocols and documentation, maintains accurate records in public health information systems, and collaborates with healthcare providers and community partners. Depending on operational needs, the adviser may provide onsite clinic support with patient management, intake and registration, counseling, partner services, waiting room presentations, and other clinical functions. The position participates in quality improvement, staff meetings, and training. The role is open to permanent candidates. Assignment Level II candidates must meet the Public Health Adviser minimum qualifications and have at least one year of experience as a Public Health Adviser, Assignment Level I, or one additional year of qualifying health-promotion or disease-intervention/prevention experience. Certain assignments may require training in phlebotomy or other procedures, and some may require HIV counseling certification. Public Health Advisers must have an annual health assessment.
Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by 12 semester credits in health education or in health, social, or biological sciences; or a baccalaureate degree plus six months of qualifying full-time experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent plus four years of qualifying full-time experience; or qualifying equivalent education and experience.
- Qualifying experience includes work in a health promotion or disease intervention/prevention program involving one or more of interviewing, community investigations, health-risk assessment, referrals, or collection and analysis of epidemiological data.
- All candidates must have a four-year high school diploma or equivalent and either 12 semester credits in the specified subject areas or six months of qualifying experience, subject to the stated education-and-experience substitution rules.
- For Assignment Level II, at least one year of experience as a Public Health Adviser, Assignment Level I, or at least one additional year of experience described in qualification requirement 2.
- Public Health Advisers are required to have an annual health assessment.
- Depending on the assignment, satisfactory training in phlebotomy or other necessary procedures may be required; HIV counseling certification may be required for certain assignments.
Nice To Haves
- Good customer service skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Typing and computer skills.
Responsibilities
- Review daily and weekly public health clinic line lists to identify individuals requiring follow-up, including STI treatment and referrals.
- Implement disease intervention and prevention activities.
- Coordinate and facilitate referrals to community providers to support continuity of care and improve patient outcomes.
- Conduct or coordinate partner services interviews with patients diagnosed with reportable sexually transmitted infections, following public health guidelines and confidentiality requirements.
- Assess patient records to determine appropriate follow-up actions and ensure timely completion of disease intervention activities.
- Assist with assigning and distributing patients among Public Health Advisers across clinics to promote equitable workload distribution and timely case management.
- Monitor patient follow-up and communicate with clinic staff to ensure completion of treatment, referrals, and partner services.
- Provide technical assistance to clinic staff regarding disease intervention protocols, patient follow-up, and documentation requirements.
- Maintain accurate and complete documentation in public health information systems in compliance with federal, state, and local confidentiality regulations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, healthcare providers, and community partners to improve access to prevention, treatment, and supportive services.
- As operational needs require, provide onsite clinic support for patient management, intake and registration, counseling, partner services, waiting room presentations, and other clinical support functions.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, staff meetings, and training sessions.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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 associated union or benefit fund.
- Public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
- Tax-deferred savings program.
- Worksite Wellness Program.
- Depending on the position, the possibility of working from home up to two days during the week.
- Job security compared with private-sector employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
