JOB DESCRIPTION

The Bureau of Tuberculosis Control is seeking a TB Educator & Trainer. Under the direction of the Director of Education & Training. The TB Educator Trainer is responsible to provide education on TB and other relevant comorbidities to staff of all levels. The Educator would collaborate with the Health Department clinics to facilitate provider and patient education in the clinics and ensure adequate supply and distribution of provider and patient educational materials in the required languages. They will collaborate with training coordinator in all aspects of the Bureau’s efforts to provide education and training for TB staff.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

o Excellent interpersonal skills with at least one year of increasing responsibility in the planning, coordination and implementation of trainings.
o Experience designing and conducting training needs assessment.
o Knowledge of basic data management, analysis and reporting methods
o Excellent skills in presentation, organization, and written and oral communication
o Participate in special projects as needed and perform other duties as assigned

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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:
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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.

• Deliver engaging and informative TB presentations and medical talks to agency & hospital staff in conjunction with Nurse educator.
• Design, develop & update training curricula slides and TB educational materials for grand rounds, training & medical talks.
• Assist in needs assessments of various stakeholders to inform TB training and patient education & outreach resources.
• Promote TB awareness by collaborating in events organized by internal and external partners.
• Develop and review educational materials and submit to comms for review.
• Provide TB education to internal and external audiences.
• Collaborate with TB clinics on ensuring patients have linguistically appropriate TB materials.
• Participate in the design, presentation, curriculum development and coordination of TB trainings.
• Distribute and maintain adequate supply of appropriate educational materials in the required languages in central office & TB clinics.
• Conceptualize the development, implementation, dissemination, and evaluation of new and existing educational initiatives.
• Conduct evaluations & interpret results including writing concise summaries of activities and findings.
• Manage social media platforms, creating, editing and uploading content across platforms.
• Support outreach and training as needed