Public Health Advisor
Core
Conduct field investigations and follow-ups for HIV/AIDS cases, collect and verify data from medical charts and provider reports, and maintain relationships with healthcare facilities to support NYC's HIV surveillance and public health decision-making.
Role type
Public Health Investigator / Surveillance Specialist
Builds
Accurate HIV/AIDS case counts and descriptive data for epidemic monitoring
Domain
Public Health / Epidemiology / Infectious Disease
Required skills
field investigations, medical chart abstraction, data collection and verification, provider relationship management, report processing, epidemiological data analysis, administrative support
Preferred skills
experience in health promotion or disease intervention, interviewing skills, risk assessment, referral management
Technologies
none stated
Responsibilities
Conduct field investigations and follow-ups of potential HIV/AIDS cases; collect and verify data via medical chart abstractions; establish and maintain relationships with assigned providers and facilities; process Provider Report Forms (PRFs) and train providers; attend surveillance staff meetings and contribute to unit discussions; perform administrative duties as assigned.
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level (Assignment Level I/II)