Network Epidemiologist

The BTBC Office of Epidemiology reviews and assesses exposures in residential and non-residential congregate settings; conducts contact investigations in these settings; 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 Public Health Epidemiologist to join our team in the Office of Epidemiology. As an integral part of the Unit, this person will conduct in-depth case review and will serve as a liaison between the Office of Epidemiology and other teams across the Bureau. This person will be part of the decision-making process that leads to contact investigations in congregate settings, provide data consultation and support to regional case management teams, ensure data accuracy and completeness across epidemiologic investigations, systematically assess transmission, and conduct and present data analysis to describe TB trends and inform public health intervention.

Responsibilities

Systematically review case records to identify and assess potential TB exposures and facilitate timely public health intervention; Work closely with the Expanded TB Contact Investigation and TB Case Management teams to review information for highly suspected and confirmed cases and their contacts and support timely, data-driven and effective individual- and cohort-level TB care and response activities; Review and enter data in the Health Department's TB surveillance and case management system; Support TB contact investigations in residential and non-residential congregate settings (e.g., worksites, schools, shelters), including contact identification, notification, education, and care coordination; Assess results of investigations to determine if further expansion or public health intervention is warranted; Conduct data analysis and present data to internal audiences; Other duties as required

Requirements

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 which requires data collection and the reading and interpretation of medical charts and medical information in support of surveillance and epidemiologic investigations; Must be a permanent employee in the title or reachable on the Public Health Epidemiologist civil service list

Nice to have

Organized; Strong attention to detail; Enjoys and has experience working with and serving the public; Familiarity with the healthcare system; Can work both independently and as part of a team

Benefits

Premium-free health insurance plan; Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund; Public sector defined benefit pension plan; Tax-deferred savings program; Worksite Wellness Program; Work from home up to two days per week depending on position; Job security