Expanded Contact Investigations

We are seeking a Public Health Epidemiologist 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, contact investigations, 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 identifying, notifying, and conducting care coordination for contacts.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the ECI team and external entities to support investigations of and response to TB exposures in congregate settings, including worksites, schools, shelters, religious organizations and other site types; Systematically identify contacts and conduct 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

Requirements

Eligibility limited to permanent employees in the title or those reachable on the Public Health Epidemiologist civil service list; Master's degree from an accredited college or university in epidemiology, public health with a concentration in epidemiology, or a health-related field with a minimum of 6 graduate credits in epidemiology and 6 additional graduate credits in epidemiology or biostatistics; OR Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university plus two years of full-time paid experience as a health professional in a position requiring data collection and reading and interpretation of medical charts and medical information in support of surveillance and epidemiologic investigations

Nice to have

Organized; strong attention to detail; enjoys and has experience working with and serving the public; familiarity with the healthcare system; ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Benefits

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; Public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement; Tax-deferred savings program; Robust Worksite Wellness Program; Work from home policy allowing up to two days during the week from home depending on position; Job security compared to private sector employment