Public Health Advisor, Bureau of Hepatitis, HIV, and STI
About The Position
The Public Health Advisor will work in the HIV Surveillance Unit of the HIV Epidemiology Program within the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Bureau of Hepatitis, HIV, and Sexually Transmitted Infections. The unit conducts surveillance of HIV and AIDS in New York City, generating accurate case counts and descriptive data on diagnoses, clinical status, laboratory results, and mortality to monitor the epidemic and guide public health decisions. Surveillance objectives include describing HIV transmission in NYC; counting and describing new HIV and AIDS diagnoses, including timing of diagnosis; and describing people living with HIV/AIDS, including infection circumstances, health status, care status, and vital status. The position involves investigating potential HIV/AIDS cases, collecting and validating data through medical chart abstractions, maintaining relationships with providers and facilities, and processing provider reporting forms. Regular travel within the five boroughs of New York City is required. The position also supports routine match reviews, surveillance meetings, administrative operations, and special investigations related to the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak on HIV epidemiology and mortality. This position is open only to candidates who are permanent in the civil service title of Public Health Adviser. Candidates must meet the stated civil service qualification requirements. The role is with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, whose work includes public health programs and services across areas such as nutrition, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice.
Requirements
- This position is open only to candidates who are permanent in the civil service title of Public Health Adviser.
- Meet one of the stated civil service qualification pathways: a baccalaureate degree including or supplemented by 12 semester credits in health education, health, social, or biological sciences; or a baccalaureate degree plus six months of qualifying full-time experience in a health promotion or disease intervention/prevention program; or a high school diploma or equivalent plus four years of such experience; or equivalent education and/or experience subject to the stated minimum conditions and substitution rules.
- For Assignment Level II, have 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.
- Travel regularly within the five boroughs of NYC.
- Be able to perform accurate and complete medical chart abstractions and detailed data reviews.
- Work professionally and collaboratively with public health investigators, epidemiologists, analysts, medical providers, and facility personnel.
Nice To Haves
- Experience conducting public health surveillance case investigations, specifically medical chart review.
- Responsible and thorough review of data collected by the team.
- Excellent interpersonal, research, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and outstanding organizational skills.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Proficiency with computer programs and databases, including MS Office, Word, and Excel.
- Willingness to learn new computer programs as needed.
Responsibilities
- Conduct assigned field investigations and follow-up of potential HIV/AIDS cases in a professional and collaborative manner; regular travel within the five boroughs of NYC is required.
- Collect data through medical chart abstractions and ensure collected data is complete and accurate.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships and communication with assigned providers and facilities, and notify the program of facility changes.
- Conduct assigned routine match reviews in a timely manner and with attention to detail.
- Collect Provider Report Forms (PRFs) from medical providers, process them according to protocol, check them for completion, and train providers on correct reporting procedures.
- Maintain an understanding of all data collection processes and instruments.
- Attend surveillance staff meetings and contribute to unit meetings, including communicating data collection issues and challenges.
- Perform administrative duties supporting the Surveillance Unit as assigned, which may include staffing the phone desk.
- Participate in special investigations related to collecting data on the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on HIV epidemiology and mortality.
- Attend all mandatory meetings.
Benefits
- Potential eligibility for federal or state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.
- Premium-free health insurance plan; the posting says this 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 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
