Expanded contact Investigations Lead Investigator, Bureau of Tuberculosis Control

Job Description

Open to candidates who are permanent or to those who filed for PUBLIC HEALTH EPIDEMIOLOGIST Exam No. 5140: From: November 6, 2024, To: November 26, 2024 - THE TEST DATE: Multiple-choice testing was expected to begin on Friday, May 23, 2025.

The Division of Disease Control's mission is to safeguard the health of New Yorkers through identification, surveillance, treatment, control, and prevention of infectious diseases, which is achieved through varied and interrelated endeavors of its seven Bureaus. The New York City (NYC) Bureau of Tuberculosis Control (BTBC) aims to prevent the spread of tuberculosis (TB) and eliminate it as a public health problem in NYC. 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 to join our Expanded Contact Investigation (ECI) Team in the Office of Epidemiology. As an integral part of the team, this person will conduct TB case review, data analysis, contact investigation, and transmission assessment in residential and non-residential settings across NYC. This person will be part of the decision-making process that leads to such investigations, will coordinate closely with external partners, and will be responsible for compiling and analyzing related data. The ideal candidate will be organized, have strong attention to detail, enjoys and has experience working with and serving the public, has familiarity with the healthcare system, and can work both independently and as part of a team.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
- Systematically review case records to identify and assess potential TB exposures to facilitate timely public health intervention.
- Work closely with the ECI team and external entities to lead investigations of and response to TB exposures in congregate settings, including worksites, schools, shelters, religious organizations and other site types.
- Systematically identify and assign contacts for notification, education, care coordination and follow-up care as applicable.
- Assess results of investigations to determine if further expansion or public health intervention is warranted.
- Review and enter data in the Health Department's TB surveillance and case management system.
- Conduct routine and ad hoc data analysis and present data to internal audiences.
- Other duties as required.

PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Experience working and communicating with patients and/or the public.
- Experience working and communicating with health care or social service providers.
- Knowledge of core epidemiology principles
- Experience with data review and analysis
- Experience with 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:
- 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. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
- Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o 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.

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.

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Qualifications

1. 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

2. 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.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.