NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Program Associate, Immigrant and Refugee Unit, Bureau of Tuberculosis Control
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, New York, New York, us, 10261
Program Associate, Immigrant and Refugee Unit, Bureau of Tuberculosis Control
The mission of the Bureau of Tuberculosis Control (BTBC) is to prevent the spread of tuberculosis (TB) and eliminate it as a public health problem in New York City. This position will focus on providing TB screening services to recent sponsored immigrants and refugees arriving in New York City. This work involves cultural sensitivity, organizational skills, and working with clinic staff to report evaluation outcomes. The selected candidate will use these experiences to provide insights on how to more efficiently use available resources to connect these individuals to screening, follow‑up and care in NYC.
Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited To
Coordinate, support, and promote follow‑up for sponsored immigrants and refugees in NYC with a TB condition.
Collaborate with local public hospital partners to arrange referrals to TB clinics beyond those operated by the NYC Health Department.
Pilot outreach efforts to assist individuals who may need help accessing health insurance or care for latent TB infection but are not eligible for routine screenings at Health Department clinics.
Work with the Data and Informatics team to update and enhance tools for tracking outreach and patient outcomes in Maven.
Preferred Skills
Exceptional attention to detail, especially in reviewing and ensuring accuracy in data entry, tracking, and reporting.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and respond flexibly to shifting program priorities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to support and train internal teams and communicate clearly with diverse partners.
Experience providing support or training related to data collection, outreach workflows, or program procedures is a plus.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (including use of filters, formulas, and data entry tools), Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, including in partnership with clinical or outreach staff serving immigrant and refugee communities.
Demonstrated commitment to high‑quality work, follow‑through, and responsiveness to team needs.
Interest in learning about tuberculosis, immigrant/refugee health, and public health program operations.
Familiarity with data systems or tracking tools used in public health or clinical settings is helpful, though advanced statistical skills are not required.
Bilingual or multilingual skills are highly valued.
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:
A 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.
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 – 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.
Seniority level: Entry level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Administrative.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene by 2x.
Salary: $47,000–$52,000 (annual). Application accepted 1 week ago.
The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Sye‑Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347‑396‑6549.
55‑a 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.
Minimum Qualifications
A master’s degree in public health or epidemiology from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 12 graduate credits in epidemiology; or
A 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.
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.
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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Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited To
Coordinate, support, and promote follow‑up for sponsored immigrants and refugees in NYC with a TB condition.
Collaborate with local public hospital partners to arrange referrals to TB clinics beyond those operated by the NYC Health Department.
Pilot outreach efforts to assist individuals who may need help accessing health insurance or care for latent TB infection but are not eligible for routine screenings at Health Department clinics.
Work with the Data and Informatics team to update and enhance tools for tracking outreach and patient outcomes in Maven.
Preferred Skills
Exceptional attention to detail, especially in reviewing and ensuring accuracy in data entry, tracking, and reporting.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and respond flexibly to shifting program priorities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to support and train internal teams and communicate clearly with diverse partners.
Experience providing support or training related to data collection, outreach workflows, or program procedures is a plus.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (including use of filters, formulas, and data entry tools), Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, including in partnership with clinical or outreach staff serving immigrant and refugee communities.
Demonstrated commitment to high‑quality work, follow‑through, and responsiveness to team needs.
Interest in learning about tuberculosis, immigrant/refugee health, and public health program operations.
Familiarity with data systems or tracking tools used in public health or clinical settings is helpful, though advanced statistical skills are not required.
Bilingual or multilingual skills are highly valued.
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:
A 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.
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 – 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.
Seniority level: Entry level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Administrative.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene by 2x.
Salary: $47,000–$52,000 (annual). Application accepted 1 week ago.
The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Sye‑Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347‑396‑6549.
55‑a 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.
Minimum Qualifications
A master’s degree in public health or epidemiology from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 12 graduate credits in epidemiology; or
A 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.
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.
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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