Expanded Contact Investigations, Bureau of Tuberculosis Control

City of New York • New York, NY

22d • $64,464 - $64,464 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Division of Disease Control’s mission is to safeguard the health of New Yorkers through identification, surveillance, treatment, control, and prevention of infectious diseases. The NYC Bureau of Tuberculosis Control (BTBC) aims to prevent the spread of tuberculosis (TB) and eliminate it as a public health problem in NYC. The BTBC Office of Epidemiology reviews and assesses TB exposures in residential and non-residential congregate settings; conducts investigations in these settings to identify, notify and evaluate contacts and assess transmission; analyzes genomic and epidemiologic information to detect, investigate and respond to TB outbreaks; and conducts data analysis and research to describe the epidemiology of TB in NYC and to inform TB prevention and control policy. We are seeking a Public Health Epidemiologist to join our Expanded Contact Investigation (ECI) Team in the Office of Epidemiology. As an integral part of the team, this person will conduct TB case review, contact investigations, and transmission assessment in residential and non-residential settings across NYC. This person will be part of the decision-making process that leads to such investigations, will coordinate closely with external partners, and will be responsible for identifying, notifying, and conducting care coordination for contacts. The ideal candidate will be organized, have strong attention to detail, enjoys and has experience working with and serving the public, has familiarity with the healthcare system, and can work both independently and as part of a team.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in public health or epidemiology from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 12 graduate credits in epidemiology; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university plus two years of full-time paid experience as a health professional in a position which requires data collection and the reading and interpretation of medical charts and medical information in support of surveillance and epidemiologic investigations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working and communicating with patients and/or the public.
• Experience working and communicating with health care or social service providers.
• Experience with phlebotomy.
• Knowledge of core epidemiology principles.
• Experience with data review and analysis.
• Experience with medical terminology and conducting medical chart reviews.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft suite(MS word, Excel etc.)

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the ECI team and external entities to support investigations of and response to TB exposures in congregate settings, including worksites, schools, shelters, religious organizations and other site types.
• Systematically identify contacts and conduct notification, education, care coordination and follow-up care as applicable.
• Assess results of investigations to determine if further expansion or public health intervention is warranted.
• Review and enter data in the Health Department’s TB surveillance and case management system.
• Conduct routine and ad hoc data analysis and present data to internal audiences.
• Other duties as required.

Benefits

• Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance.
• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• 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.
• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

What This Job Offers

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