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 office of Training & Outreach is seeking to fill the role of Outreach Nurse Educator/Trainer. This role will provide TB and other relevant comorbidities education to external healthcare providers, as a part of the provider outreach from BTBC . They would establish partnerships with medical schools, medical facilities, and medical professional organizations to deliver medical talks and ensure healthcare providers in NYC are appropriately educated on the best practices for TB clinical care.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
- Conceptualize the design, implementation, and evaluation of provider education efforts, targeted materials distribution and education/empowerment of clinical partner organizations.
- Assist with provider education events, such as delivering grand rounds lectures, conducting provider convenings, and the annual medical conference.
- Increase outreach effectiveness through data-driven analysis of TB epidemiology in NYC, identifying areas for intervention and resource allocation.
- Provide critical insights and strategies for TB awareness campaigns and provider engagement initiatives to elevate TB concerns.
- Review data for all provider outreach initiatives using reports through Public Health Partners Connect.
- Co-lead the TB Coalition with the Director of Outreach, in enhancing the Coalition's reach to clinicians in NYC, and set agendas for Coalition meetings.
- Engage and collaborate with stakeholders to develop and sustain strategic partnerships aimed at informing and implementing outreach interventions for high TB-risk populations in NYC.
- Formulate strategic partnerships with FQHCs or other low-cost clinics to execute grant-funded initiatives aimed at increasing TB testing accessibility.
- Track grantee deliverables, maintain records, and prepare reports.
- Present abstracts and research at conferences to inform stakeholders and partners.
- Mentor students, interns, and medical fellow rotations within BTBC.
- Produce and QA quarterly data updates for NYS and CDC reporting.
- Coordinate research, implementation, and evaluation of outreach initiatives to inform future planning to promote best practices for TB care and treatment.
- Contribute to design of evaluation studies and research of evidence-based training & outreach, including the design of surveys and questionnaires.
- Conduct qualitative interviews with patients and partners to evaluate outreach effectiveness and inform program improvements.
- Assist with drafting and submission of Continuing Medical Education (CME) documents for BTBC trainings and conferences.

PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Excellent interpersonal skills with at least two years of responsibility in the planning, coordination and implementation of outreach or research interventions.
- Experience with medical consultation and delivering clinical lectures.
- Ability to speak, read and write in another language, such as Chinese, Spanish, Bengali, Urdu, or Hindi.
- Experience in outreach, designing and conducting training needs assessment.
- Knowledge of basic data management, analysis, outreach and reporting methods.
- Excellent skills in presentation, organization, and written and oral communication.
- Participate in special projects as needed and perform other duties as assigned.
- Experience with phlebotomy for patients in various outreach settings.
- Ability to work offsite at locations throughout the five boroughs, on weekends and/or evenings, as needed.

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.

CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744

1. 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:
1. 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
2. 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
3. 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.

NOTE:
Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

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.

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.

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Outreach Nurse Educator/Trainer, Bureau of Tuberculosis Control