Public Health Adviser, Bureau of Public Health Clinics

Open to candidates who are permanent.

The Bureau of Public Health Clinics (BPHC) mission is to promote a healthy community by providing New Yorkers with the resources needed to make informed and empowered health decisions; identify and treat tuberculosis and provide immunization and sexual health services regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. To achieve its mission, the BPHC provides direct clinic services to people seeking health care;

monitors disease trends provides education and training to service providers and community groups; conducts research and develops policies to deliver high quality clinical care which best serve New Yorkers.

The Bureau is seeking to hire a Public Health Advisor, L2, they will be assigned to one of our clinics and will report directly to Clinic Manager in charge of the clinic.

• Review daily and weekly line lists of public health clinic to identify individuals requiring follow-up services, including treatment for STIs and appropriate referrals.
• Implement disease intervention and prevention activities.
• Coordinate and facilitate referrals to community providers to ensure continuity of care and improve patient outcomes.
• Conduct or coordinate partner services interviews with patients diagnosed with reportable sexually transmitted infections, following established public health guidelines and confidentiality requirements.
• Assess patient records to determine appropriate follow-up actions and ensure timely completion of disease intervention activities.
• Assist with the assignment and distribution of patients among Public Health Advisors (PHAs) across multiple public health clinics to promote equitable workload distribution and timely case management.
• Monitor patient follow-up activities and communicate with clinic staff to ensure completion of treatment, referrals, and partner services.
• Provide technical assistance and support to clinic staff regarding disease intervention protocols, patient follow-up, and documentation requirements.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation in applicable public health information systems while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local confidentiality regulations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, healthcare providers, and community partners to improve access to prevention, treatment, and supportive services.
• As operational needs require, provide onsite support at public health clinics to assist with patient management, intake/registration, counseling, partner services, waiting room presentations and other clinical support functions.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, staff meetings, and training sessions to strengthen program effectiveness and service delivery.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Good customer service
• Great communication
• Typing and computer skills

• 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://student aid.gov/pslf/)
• 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…