Supervising Interstate Coordinator, Bureau of Tuberculosis Control

The Office of Surveillance, Informatics and Evaluation conducts surveillance of suspected and confirmed cases of TB; maintains the TB registry and case management system (Maven) of all TB cases, contacts to TB cases, persons suspected of having TB and children under 5 with latent TB infection (LTBI); conducts data analysis and research to describe the epidemiology of TB in NYC and to inform TB prevention and control policy. The office also coordinates interjurisdictional transfers of TB patients to ensure continuity of TB evaluation, treatment, and care. We are seeking a Supervising Interstate Coordinator to join our office. This person will supervise and conduct activities related to the transfer of data related to TB patients to other city, state, and international jurisdictions. This individual will help to ensure that receiving jurisdictional bodies are aware of NYC-outgoing patients and that all incoming patients are referred to the appropriate BTBC staff for follow-up and connection to care. With a wide latitude of independence and judgment, this person will coordinate patient care across the country and provide guidance to NYC providers. This position will report to the Surveillance Team Lead and provide direct supervision to other members of the Interstate team.

Responsibilities

Provide supervisory oversight of the Interstate team; Serve as a liaison to other city, state, and international jurisdictions; QA and analyze interstate data to ensure data is complete and of high quality and that work processes are done timely and efficiently; Conduct independent research and program evaluation utilizing surveillance and interstate data; Send and receive data to other jurisdictions as required by protocol; Ensure timely processing of all referrals for TB patients entering and leaving NYC; Track all patients for whom a referral has been sent to or received from another jurisdiction; Ensure required interjurisdictional referral information is entered into Maven completely and timely; Review all patients who have left or entered NYC during treatment are properly referred, managed, and counted; Monitor and update Maven workflows to ensure data quality; Collaborate with internal and external partners of the agency; Respond to TB Hotline calls from health-care providers outside of NYC; Other duties as required

Requirements

Significant experience in public health; experience working with external entities; experience reviewing medical charts; strong communication and documentation skills; Master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in physical, biological, environmental science or public health (Assignment Level I); for Assignment Level II and above: doctorate in physical, biological, environmental or social science with one year of full-time supervisory, administrative or research experience, or master's degree with three years of responsible full-time research experience, or equivalent education/experience (at least a master's degree and two years of qualifying experience); appointments subject to a minimum probationary period of one year

Nice to have

Strong computer skills; Interest and experience with TB and/or public health; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Excellent organizational skills; ability to prioritize and multitask; Ability to work in a team environment; Proficiency with Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel etc.)