Infection Prevention & Antimicrobial Stewardship Specialist, Bureau of Communicable Diseases

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. Within BCD, the Antimicrobial Resistance Unit (ARU) is comprised of three teams:
Data and Surveillance, Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and Antimicrobial Stewardship, and One Health.

You will provide IPC subject matter expertise to BCD as well as analytic support to ARU.

• Conduct virtual and/or onsite IPC assessments and provide technical assistance to congregate and healthcare settings in response to identified or anticipated risks and outbreaks of communicable diseases
• Independently perform quantitative data analyses related to antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial stewardship under the direction and guidance of the Infection Prevention and Control Team Lead
• Contribute to and facilitate antimicrobial stewardship guidance including but not limited to: interpretation of antimicrobial resistance data, drafting guidance, and creation of educational materials.
• Collaborate with internal (e.g., other BCD staff) and external stakeholders (e.g., New York State Department of Health, facilities) on IPC best practices.
• Provide general support to BCD, including participation in the Research Scientist of the Week rotation and other shared duties.
• Serve as a leading member of the Infection Prevention and Control Working Group during emergency responses.

Certification in Infection Control (CIC). Candidates with experience and training in infection prevention and control, especially with facility-level or system-wide needs assessments, will also be considered.

• Experience or training in public health and/or antimicrobial resistance.
• Proficiency in Statistical Analysis Software (SAS) or R.
• Experience supervising diverse teams and navigating different communication styles.
• Proficiency in computer systems, with the ability to learn new data systems quickly and comply with data integrity and security protocols.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with people from diverse backgrounds during times of crisis.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English.

• 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 ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)
• Benefits:
  City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
• a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• a tax-deferred savings program and
• 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.

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