Public Health Adviser, Bureau of Public Health Clinics
About The Position
The Bureau of Public Health Clinics (BPHC) is seeking a Public Health Adviser to be assigned to one of its clinics and report directly to the Clinic Manager. The 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 clinic services, disease trend monitoring, education and training, research, and policy development to support high-quality clinical care. The Public Health Adviser supports disease intervention and prevention, patient follow-up, referrals, and partner services related to sexually transmitted infections. The role also supports clinic operations as needed, maintains documentation in public health information systems, and collaborates with clinic staff, health care providers, and community partners. Public Health Advisers are required to have an annual health assessment. Certain assignments may require training in phlebotomy or other procedures, and HIV counseling certification may be required for certain assignments.
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 interviewing, community investigations, health risk assessment, referrals, or collecting and analyzing epidemiological data; or
- A four-year high school diploma or equivalent and four years of full-time satisfactory experience in a health promotion or disease intervention/prevention program involving one or more of interviewing, community investigations, health risk assessment, referrals, or collecting and analyzing epidemiological data; 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 subjects or six months of the specified experience. Undergraduate college credit may substitute for experience at 30 semester credits per year of full-time experience.
- For Assignment Level II, in addition to the minimum qualifications, 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 specified health promotion or disease intervention/prevention qualification.
- Public Health Advisers are required to have an annual health assessment.
Nice To Haves
- Satisfactory completion of training in phlebotomy or other necessary procedures may be required for certain assignments.
- HIV counseling certification may be required for certain assignments.
Responsibilities
- Review daily and weekly clinic line lists to identify individuals requiring follow-up services, including STI treatment and appropriate referrals.
- Implement disease intervention and prevention activities.
- Coordinate and facilitate 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 appropriate follow-up actions and ensure timely completion of disease intervention activities.
- Assist with assigning and distributing patients among Public Health Advisors across multiple clinics to promote equitable workloads 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 on disease intervention protocols, patient follow-up, and documentation requirements.
- Maintain accurate documentation in public health information systems while complying with federal, state, and local confidentiality regulations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, health care 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 union or benefit fund.
- Public sector defined benefit pension plan.
- Tax-deferred savings program.
- Worksite Wellness Program.
- Depending on the position, the ability to work 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
Entry Level
