Community Outreach and Health Educator, Bureau of Communicable Diseases

The Division of Disease Controls mission is to safeguard the health of New Yorkers through identification, surveillance, treatment, control, and prevention of infectious diseases, which is achieved through varied and interrelated endeavors of its seven Bureaus. The Bureau of Communicable Disease (BCD) monitors and analyzes trends in disease data and provides consultation to the medical community and the public on the recognition, prevention, and control of communicable diseases. BCD is responsible for the surveillance, prevention, and control of over 70 infectious diseases including foodborne, enteric, waterborne, respiratory (including COVID-19), zoonotic, and vector-borne diseases.DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:Manage health education priorities within the bureau to plan, coordinate, and monitor community outreach initiatives related to infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, flu, RSV, malaria, hepatitis A, legionella and others. Organize and facilitate outreach initiatives within the community to address disparities in health access and information, focusing on underserved populations. Assist in the monitoring and maintaining of critical health educational materials, inventory control and ordering processes for health education materials an incentive items to support outreach and education programs.Update and develop outreach and health education materials such as slide decks, training activities, handouts, lesson plans and resources to support community outreach and ensure they incorporate a racial equity lens. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues within DOHMH, and external partners, to align and enhance health education initiatives. Track and evaluate outreach and education data to prepare comprehensive reports highlighting the impact of community outreach programs on health equity and infectious disease control.Attend and present at meetings with internal and external stakeholders to support?Community Engagement and Health Education activities. Support seasonal staff and interns during peak outbreak activities. Participate in the Incident Command System to support emergency response activities as needed.Work on special projects as needed.PREFERRED SKILLS:Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage with diverse populations in a culturally competent mannerAbility to conduct presentations to key stakeholders in community and healthcare settings.Community engagement, outreach, and communication experienceProficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPointStrong organizational and time management skillsInterest in participating in conferences, including poster presentationsWhy you should work for us?Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible forfederal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or evenfully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Educationswebsite (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 2024assessment.o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the positions associatedunion/benefit fund.o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.o a tax-deferred savings program ando a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy whileserving New Yorkers.Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during theweek from home.- Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able tocontribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.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 accessand reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate inthe job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal EmploymentOpportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.