City of New York
Public Health Advisor, Bureau of Public Health Clinics
City of New York, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
Public Health Adviser I-51191
Open to candidates who are permanent in the civil service title or to those eligible candidates who have successfully filed for PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISER Exam No. 5116 within the filing period From: October 9, 2024 To: October 29, 2024 or PROMOTION TO PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISER Exam No. 5541 within the filing period From: October 9, 2024 To: October 29, 2024.
The Bureau of Public Health Clinics (BPHC) mission is to promote a healthy community by providing New Yorkers with the resources needed to make informed and empowered health decisions; identify and treat tuberculosis and provide immunization and sexual health services regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. To achieve its mission, the BPHC provides direct clinic services to people seeking health care; monitors disease trends; provides education and training to service providers and community groups; conducts research; and develops policies and programs to deliver high quality clinical care which best serves New Yorkers. BPHC seeks to hire a PH Adviser II. This Public Health Adviser II will report to a Clinic Manager and conduct confidential interview sessions of patients who are diagnosed with or at risk for STDs/HIV to identify and refer for exam and/or treatment.
PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISER - 51191.
Responsibilities
Review with patient their reason for visit and continue services for screening-only patients in the express clinic by entering data into EMR.
Counsel patients on the services provided, post results and other information into EMR when applicable.
Perform HIV Rapid Screening Tests (INSTI), provide HIV rapid test results in a clinical setting.
Prepare specimen collection room and conduct specimen processing daily by labeling, packaging, ordering tests in EMR, and transporting to specific Quickie PHL area in timely manner and maintain inventory of Cepheid biological testing kits.
Responsible to prepare inventory and supply functions under the direction of express clinic manager with coordination of PHL representative.
Preferred Skills
Applicant must be a permanent Public Health Advisor or show proof of taking the recent Public Health Advisor exam.
Benefits
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 balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website.
Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: A premium‑free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10,000 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.
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: Enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.
Minimum Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by twelve semester credits in health education, or in health, social or biological sciences;
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, and six months of full‑time satisfactory experience in a health promotion or disease intervention/prevention program, performing one or more of the following: interviewing, conducting field investigations, assessing health risks, making referrals, or collecting and analyzing epidemiological data;
A four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, and four years of full‑time satisfactory experience as described in number 2 above;
Education and/or experience equivalent to numbers 1, 2 or 3 above. Undergraduate college credit can be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of full‑time experience. However, all candidates must have a four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, and either twelve semester credits as described in number 1 above or six months of experience as described in number 2 above.
Additional Requirements
To be assigned to Assignment Level II, candidates must, in addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements listed above, have at least one year of experience as a Public Health Adviser, Assignment Level I, or at least one additional year of experience as described in qualification requirement number 2 above.
55a Program This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55‑a Program.
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.
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.
Equal Opportunity Statement 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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Responsibilities
Review with patient their reason for visit and continue services for screening-only patients in the express clinic by entering data into EMR.
Counsel patients on the services provided, post results and other information into EMR when applicable.
Perform HIV Rapid Screening Tests (INSTI), provide HIV rapid test results in a clinical setting.
Prepare specimen collection room and conduct specimen processing daily by labeling, packaging, ordering tests in EMR, and transporting to specific Quickie PHL area in timely manner and maintain inventory of Cepheid biological testing kits.
Responsible to prepare inventory and supply functions under the direction of express clinic manager with coordination of PHL representative.
Preferred Skills
Applicant must be a permanent Public Health Advisor or show proof of taking the recent Public Health Advisor exam.
Benefits
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 balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website.
Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: A premium‑free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10,000 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.
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: Enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.
Minimum Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by twelve semester credits in health education, or in health, social or biological sciences;
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, and six months of full‑time satisfactory experience in a health promotion or disease intervention/prevention program, performing one or more of the following: interviewing, conducting field investigations, assessing health risks, making referrals, or collecting and analyzing epidemiological data;
A four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, and four years of full‑time satisfactory experience as described in number 2 above;
Education and/or experience equivalent to numbers 1, 2 or 3 above. Undergraduate college credit can be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of full‑time experience. However, all candidates must have a four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, and either twelve semester credits as described in number 1 above or six months of experience as described in number 2 above.
Additional Requirements
To be assigned to Assignment Level II, candidates must, in addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements listed above, have at least one year of experience as a Public Health Adviser, Assignment Level I, or at least one additional year of experience as described in qualification requirement number 2 above.
55a Program This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55‑a Program.
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.
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.
Equal Opportunity Statement 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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