JOB DESCRIPTION: The Office of School Health (OSH) is a joint Program of the Department of Education and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene responsible for promoting the health of millions of school children enrolled in public and non 'public schools in the New York City. Services to students include case management of chronic health problems, preventive health screening, urgent care, medication administration, preventive counseling, health education, referral for care and assurance of ongoing effective treatment. OSH has been the provider of public health services in the schools for 100 years.
Reviews and verifies all vision data submitted by contracted optical vendors through program regional data managers to ensure accuracy Utilizes Biscom, ASHR and OSH Management data systems to create vision screening reports Provides Vision and Office of School Health (OSH) Management Teams with data reports as needed (weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually) Provides Optical Vendors with monthly data reports Collaborates with contracted vendors to address discrepancies identified with submitted data files Meets bi-weekly with Program regional data managers and optical vendors Monitor staffs time and attendance, take appropriate corrective actions, when necessary, complete annual Performance Evaluations Develops policies and procedures for submission of vision data files Develops presentations for training staff and optical vendors on submission of vision data Provides weekly updates to Program Director Performs additional duties assigned by Director Preferred Skills: Background in statistics Excel pivot tables Data Visualization Tableau Software Why you should work for us:
Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.
Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers! The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.