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NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene · 4 months ago

Program Associate, Bureau of Tuberculosis Control

Queens, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is dedicated to improving public health in New York City. The Program Associate role within the Bureau of Tuberculosis Control supports non-clinical functions and assists with critical areas such as drug-resistant TB case management and regulatory affairs.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Provide administrative and logistical support: Update and meticulously organize program protocols; prepare and manage correspondence; take clear and concise meeting minutes

Assist the Regulatory Affairs Coordinator: Support the preparation and review of regulatory documents (e.g., court orders); coordinate and attend meetings with legal and hospital partners, delivering documents within the city as needed

Support the MDR-TB coordination team: Assist with data extraction and quality assurance checks; serve as a reliable point of contact for responding to data/information requests from internal/external partners, health professionals, and hospitals

Ensure team coverage: Flexibly cover essential functions for team coordinators during absences, demonstrating adaptability and teamwork

Prepare communication materials: Create, update, and refine presentations (including basic graphics) related to program activities

Contribute to program development (with guidance): As experience grows, assist with developing specific projects aligned with program needs and candidate interest/abilities, under the direction of senior staff

Qualification

Public Health EpidemiologyData AnalysisMicrosoft Office SuiteRegulatory AffairsData VisualizationAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTeamworkAdaptability

Required

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

Preferred

Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing needs in a fast-paced environment

Excellent written and oral communication skills for interacting with diverse internal and external stakeholders

High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)

Demonstrated strong work ethic and reliability

Eagerness to learn new subject matter (clinical/scientific concepts) and technical skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Experience with data manipulation, visualization, or analysis using statistical software (such as R, SAS, or SPSS) or a strong aptitude and willingness to learn these skills

Prior experience in a public health, healthcare, or regulatory setting is a plus

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.

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.