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Position Summary: 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 Lead Investigator-Complex Investigations to join our team in the Office of Epidemiology. As an integral part of the team, this person will conduct and lead TB case review, data analysis, contact investigation, care coordination, and transmission assessment in residential and non-residential congregate settings across NYC. Under general direction, with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, this individual will develop and operationalize tailored public health interventions in partnership with Health Department colleagues, other City Agencies, community health care providers, community-based organizations and other groups to interrupt complex chains of transmission and will also help to implement TB detection and prevention activities in communities with high risk of TB and in response to emergent needs. The ideal candidate will be organized, have strong epidemiologic and data skills and attention to detail, enjoy and have experience working with and serving the public, have familiarity with the healthcare system, and be able to work both independently DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: Review and analyze data in the Health Department’s TB surveillance and case management system. Work closely with the BTBC Expanded TB Contact Investigation and TB Case Management teams to review information for highly suspected and confirmed cases and support timely, data driven, and effective individual- and cohort-level TB care and response activities. Lead investigation of and response to TB exposures in schools, worksites, religious institutions, congregate housing sites, and other settings in close partnership with external entities. Develop and implement coordinated, multi-faceted, data-driven and culturally competent public health interventions to prevent and interrupt TB transmission, increase awareness of TB and TB risk, and address barriers to care in high risk-communities and in response to outbreaks. Develop and maintain relationships with City agency colleagues, community-based organizations, social service providers, healthcare providers, media liaisons, elected officials, and other partners. Work with BTBC epidemiology staff to evaluate public health interventions. Conduct research. Other duties as required.
Preferred Skills: Knowledge of infectious disease epidemiology Experience working and communicating with patients and/or the public. Experience working and communicating with clinicians or other health care or social service providers. Experience conducting epidemiologic investigation. Knowledge of core epidemiology principles. Basic knowledge of infection control practices. Experience with data review and analysis. Experience with structured interviews, 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.) 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.
To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:
NOTE: Probationary Period Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.
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