Training & Outreach Specialist, Bureau of Tuberculosis Control

The mission of the Bureau of Tuberculosis Control is to prevent the spread of tuberculosis and to eliminate it as a public health problem in New York City. The goals to achieve this mission are twofold: 1) To identify all individuals with suspected or confirmed TB disease and ensure appropriate treatment ; 2) ensure that individuals at high risk for progression from TB infection to TB disease are identified and treated for TB infection and do not develop TB disease. We strongly encourage people to apply and contribute your diversity in thought, racial identity, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability status, veteran status, and/or LGBTQI+ status to enhance the work of the DOHMH and promote the health of all New Yorkers.

Position Summary

The Bureau of Tuberculosis Control is seeking a Training & Outreach Specialist . Under the direction of the Director of Education and Training, the TAO Specialist will be responsible for all aspects of the Bureau's efforts to provide education and training to BTBC staff, as well as initiate and collaborate with diverse stakeholders including community organizations, care providers and government agencies to design and

Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited To

Conceptualize the development, implementation, dissemination, and evaluation of new training initiatives and evaluate existing professional development initiatives

Conduct ad-hoc analyses and research to provide additional analytic support as needed to inform outreach and training planning efforts.

Be available to conduct outreach on weekends and evenings.

Design, implementation, and evaluation of outreach efforts such as community and provider education, targeted materials distribution and educational empowerment of partner organizations.

Assist in identifying, drafting and submission of grant applications for special outreach and training initiatives.

Present abstracts and findings at national conferences to inform stakeholders and partners.

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including community-based organizations.

Assist in needs assessments of various stakeholders to inform TB training and outreach educational resources.

Coordinate research, implementation, and evaluation of public health detailing campaigns focused on promoting best practices for TB care and treatment.

Mentor student, intern, and fellow rotations within BTBC as needed.

Assist with qualitative and quantitative evaluation of various initiatives

Contribute to design of evaluation studies and research of evidenced based training & outreach including design of surveys and questionnaires.

Collaborate with diverse stakeholders including community organizations, care providers, and government agencies to design and implement innovative community-based outreach initiatives

Track grantee deliverables, maintain records, and prepare reports.

Conduct and evaluate trainings both for staff and external stakeholders, including training modules and curriculum.

Support efforts towards creating linkage to care initiatives.

Assist with drafting and submission of Continuing Medical Education (CME) document for BTBC trainings and conferences.

Why You Should Work For Us

• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
• 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 and
• 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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Minimum Qualifications

• For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
  
  

To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:

• A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
• A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.
  
  

Probationary Period

Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

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.

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.