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NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene · 3 weeks ago

Program Associate, Immigrant and Refugee Unit, 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 Public Health Epidemiologist II will focus on providing TB screening services to recent sponsored immigrants and refugees, coordinating outreach efforts, and collaborating with local hospital partners to enhance health access for these populations.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Coordinate, support, and promote follow-up for sponsored immigrants and refugees in NYC with a TB condition

Collaborate with local public hospital partners to arrange referrals to TB clinics beyond those operated by the NYC Health Department

Pilot outreach efforts to assist individuals who may need help accessing health insurance or care for latent TB infection but are not eligible for routine screenings at Health Department clinics

Work with the Data and Informatics team to update and enhance tools for tracking outreach and patient outcomes in Maven

Qualification

Public HealthEpidemiologyData CollectionMicrosoft Office SuiteCultural SensitivityBilingual SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

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, especially in reviewing and ensuring accuracy in data entry, tracking, and reporting

Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and respond flexibly to shifting program priorities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to support and train internal teams and communicate clearly with diverse partners

Experience providing support or training related to data collection, outreach workflows, or program procedures is a plus

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (including use of filters, formulas, and data entry tools), Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Ability to work independently and collaboratively, including in partnership with clinical or outreach staff serving immigrant and refugee communities

Demonstrated commitment to high-quality work, follow-through, and responsiveness to team needs

Interest in learning about tuberculosis, immigrant/refugee health, and public health program operations

Familiarity with data systems or tracking tools used in public health or clinical settings is helpful, though advanced statistical skills are not required

Bilingual or multilingual skills are highly valued

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.