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 cross-cutting role will support a range of non-clinical functions within the Office of Medical Affairs, with a focus on program support and data analysis. The selected candidate will help design and implement evaluations of programs and contribute to operational improvements across areas such as case management for drug-resistant TB, regulatory affairs, and the evaluation of newly arrived immigrants and refugees at risk for TB disease. The ideal candidate will be technically curious and motivated to use data to improve public health outcomes, while also being flexible enough to support a variety of programmatic tasks as needed.

This role is well suited for someone who has a foundational understanding of data analysis and a strong interest in learning about infectious disease control, public health regulations, and clinical workflows.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
Respond to data requests from internal and external partners, including generating reports and summaries.
Analyze clinical and programmatic data from surveillance systems and electronic medical records.
Assist the Regulatory Affairs Unit in drafting Commissioner's Orders for patients requiring legal intervention, and help maintain related records and reports.
Support efforts to evaluate the impact of regulatory actions by contributing to protocol development and data tracking tools.
Collaborate with the Immigrant and Refugee Unit to streamline workflows and evaluate procedures related to TB screening for newly arrived immigrants.
Contribute to cross-functional projects within the Office of Medical Affairs, as needed, including process improvements and documentation support.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

Demonstrated interest in public health, especially infectious disease control, healthcare delivery, or program evaluation.

Experience or strong aptitude in working with data especially using Excel, R, Python, or similar tools.

Willingness to learn and apply data analysis, visualization, and interpretation skills to real-world public health challenges.

Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Flexibility to support both data-related and programmatic tasks, including coordination, documentation, and process improvement.

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Comfort working in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.

Familiarity with electronic health records, surveillance systems, or regulatory processes is a plus, but not required.

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.

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.