Public Health Adviser, Bureau of Public Health Clinics

City of New York • New York City, NY

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About The Position

The Bureau of Public Health Clinics (BPHC) seeks a Public Health Adviser to work at one of its clinics, reporting directly to the Clinic Manager responsible for that clinic. BPHC promotes community health by helping New Yorkers make 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 clinical services, disease monitoring, education and training, research, and policy development to support high-quality care.

The Public Health Adviser supports disease intervention and prevention, patient follow-up, referrals, and partner services, particularly for patients diagnosed with reportable sexually transmitted infections. The role also provides operational support to clinic staff and patients as needed, maintains confidential and accurate records, and contributes to quality improvement and staff training.

The position requires an annual health assessment. Depending on assignment, training in phlebotomy or other procedures may be required, and HIV counseling certification may be required. Candidates assigned to Assignment Level II must meet the applicable additional experience requirements.

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 from an accredited college and six months of full-time satisfactory experience in a health promotion or disease intervention/prevention program involving one or more of the following: interviewing, community investigations, health-risk assessment, referrals, or collection and analysis of epidemiological data; or
• A four-year high school diploma or equivalent and four years of full-time satisfactory experience of the type described above; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to the listed alternatives. All candidates must have a four-year high school diploma or equivalent and either 12 semester credits in the specified fields or six months of qualifying experience. Undergraduate college credit may substitute for experience at 30 semester credits per year of full-time experience.
• 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 the qualifying experience requirement.
• Public Health Advisers are required to have an annual health assessment.

Nice To Haves

• For certain assignments, satisfactory completion of training in phlebotomy or other necessary procedures may be required.
• Certification in HIV counseling may be required for certain assignments.

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 referrals to community providers to support continuity of care and 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 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 workloads and timely case management.
• Monitor patient follow-up and communicate with clinic staff about completion of treatment, referrals, and partner services.
• Provide technical assistance to clinic staff on disease intervention protocols, patient follow-up, and documentation requirements.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation in applicable public health information systems and comply 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.
• Provide onsite clinic support as operational needs require, including 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.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time