Special Pathogens Lead, Bureau of Communicable Diseases

THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION SALARY: $95.57 - $102.40 (PER HOUR)

The Bureau of Communicable Disease(BCD) part of the Division of Disease Control 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. Position Summary: Reporting to BCDs Medical Director the Special Pathogens Lead will serve as a medical epidemiologist and subject matter expert for biological threat preparedness infectious disease exposures in laboratory settings and rare or emerging infectious disease investigations. The Special Pathogens Lead will provide scientific and operational leadership in collaboration with the Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response the Public Health Laboratory and other local state and federal partners.

DUTIES WILLINCLUDEBUTNOTBELIMITED TO:
Provide subject matter expertise and surveillance support for infections classified as agents of bioterrorism including but not limited to: Bacillus anthracis Coxiella burnetii Francisella tularensis Yersinia pestis other Category A and human Tier 1 biological select agents.
Collaborate with the Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response on Biological Threat Agent Preparedness and operational response.
Serve as subject matter expert for viral hemorrhagic fevers and other emerging pathogens with close collaboration across the Health Department and other city state and federal partners to ensure transport safety and treatment protocols are in place.
Manage and update protocols and reporting forms to ensure they accurately reflect and incorporate scientific and public health standards.
Support investigation and follow up of infectious disease laboratory exposures when needed.
Participate in BCDs Doctor of the Week program and the Departments On-call program to support identification of and response to diseases of public health significance.
Participate in outbreak response.

PREFERRED SKILLS:
Excellent written/verbal communication skills with the ability to interpret complex data and convey concepts in a clear and concise way.
Public health experience and training with a specific focus on intra-and inter-agency collaboration and strategy.
Epidemic Intelligence Service completion or equivalent.
Experience understanding and evaluating rare infectious diseases.
Ability to quickly review scientific publications synthesize summary information for others.

Why you should work for us:

- 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 positions 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 or .

CITY MEDICAL SPECIALIST (PART

Qualifications :

Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York; and either:
a) Valid Board Certification issued by the appropriate American Specialty Board in any specialty area required by the agency; or
b) Current approved application on file for admission to the certifying examination given by the appropriate American Specialty Board in any specialty area required by the agency.
To be assigned to Assignment Level II individuals must have in addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements for Assignment Level I described above one year of satisfactory experience practicing in the specialty area.
To be assigned to Assignment Level III individuals must possess:
a) A valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York; and
b) A Masters degree in Public Health or equivalent Masters degree including or supplemented by graduate credits in epidemiology and biostatistics. Completion of Epidemic Intelligence Service program of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention may be used to substitute for this Masters degree; and
c) At least two years of satisfactory experience after receipt of the Masters degree or equivalent in the practice of epidemiology. Specialty Board Certification or eligibility may be substituted for one year of this experience.
To be assigned to Assignment Level IV individuals must possess:
a) A valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York; and
b) Completion of an approved residency program in an accredited hospital including three years of experience in either internal medicine or family practice or pediatrics or another related specialty area required by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; and
c) Valid board certification or board eligibility issued by the appropriate American Subspecialty Board in Infectious Disease Pulmonary Medicine or a related subspecialty; and
d) Completion of an approved fellowship program in an accredited hospital including two years of experience in either infectious diseases or pulmonary medicine or another related subspecialty required by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Additional Information :

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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time