Training & Outreach Specialist, Bureau of Tuberculosis Control

City of New York • Long Island City, NY

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About The Position

The mission of the Bureau of Tuberculosis Control is to prevent the spread of tuberculosis and to eliminate it as a public health problem in New York City. The goals to achieve this mission are twofold: 1) To identify all individuals with suspected or confirmed TB disease and ensure appropriate treatment ; 2) ensure that individuals at high risk for progression from TB infection to TB disease are identified and treated for TB infection and do not develop TB disease. We strongly encourage people to apply and contribute your diversity in thought, racial identity, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability status, veteran status, and/or LGBTQI+ status to enhance the work of the DOHMH and promote the health of all New Yorkers. Position Summary: The Bureau of Tuberculosis Control is seeking a Training & Outreach Specialist . Under the direction of the Director of Education and Training, the TAO Specialist will be responsible for all aspects of the Bureau's efforts to provide education and training to BTBC staff, as well as initiate and collaborate with diverse stakeholders including community organizations, care providers and government agencies to design and

Requirements

• For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
• To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:
• A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
• A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above.
• Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize the development, implementation, dissemination, and evaluation of new training initiatives and evaluate existing professional development initiatives
• Conduct ad-hoc analyses and research to provide additional analytic support as needed to inform outreach and training planning efforts.
• Be available to conduct outreach on weekends and evenings.
• Design, implementation, and evaluation of outreach efforts such as community and provider education, targeted materials distribution and educational empowerment of partner organizations.
• Assist in identifying, drafting and submission of grant applications for special outreach and training initiatives.
• Present abstracts and findings at national conferences to inform stakeholders and partners.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including community-based organizations.
• Assist in needs assessments of various stakeholders to inform TB training and outreach educational resources.
• Coordinate research, implementation, and evaluation of public health detailing campaigns focused on promoting best practices for TB care and treatment.
• Mentor student, intern, and fellow rotations within BTBC as needed.
• Assist with qualitative and quantitative evaluation of various initiatives
• Contribute to design of evaluation studies and research of evidenced based training & outreach including design of surveys and questionnaires.
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders including community organizations, care providers, and government agencies to design and implement innovative community-based outreach initiatives
• Track grantee deliverables, maintain records, and prepare reports.
• Conduct and evaluate trainings both for staff and external stakeholders, including training modules and curriculum.
• Support efforts towards creating linkage to care initiatives.
• Assist with drafting and submission of Continuing Medical Education (CME) document for BTBC trainings and conferences.

Benefits

• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund. o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. o a tax-deferred savings program and o 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: Intern
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees