JOB DESCRIPTION: The World Trade Center Health Registry (WTCHR) was created in 2002 to monitor and evaluate the physical and mental health impact on more than 71,000 persons exposed to the September 11, 2001 disaster. Housed within the Center for Population Health Data Science in a renowned and dynamic agency, the Registry's research influences national policies concerning healthcare for those who survived the attacks and contributes novel epidemiologic findings to the post-disaster public health literature. Reporting to the Manager for Panel Maintenance Unit, the coordinator will be member of a team that serves as the front-line representatives of the WTC Health Registry (WTCHR) enrollees and the public. Panel Maintenance strives to provide accurate information to our enrollees and the public in a timely and sensitive manner, while maintaining their confidentiality.
o Conduct outreach to Registry enrollees to recruit for ancillary studies and assist with reminders for Registry follow-up surveys. o Performing on-going tracing activities to update and maintain current contact information of Registry enrollees o Performing data entry and tracking of enrollee information updates and change of consent status o Assisting in survey intake, data capture processes, and data cleaning o Assisting the Registry’ Treatment and Referral Program Unit (TRP) with outreach to Registry enrollees to facilitate enrollment in the WTC Health Program. o Collaborating with the Registry Public Affairs Unit on the production and deployment of communication materials o Responding to inquiries about the WTCHR via telephone, email, or mail o Performing other tasks based on the Registry’s needs, including the preparation of written reports, and conducting quality assurance and data analysis.
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.
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.