Public Health Advisor, Bureau of School Health

Public Health Adviser (School Health) I-51195

Open to candidates who are permanent or to those who filed for PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISER (SCHOOL HEALTH) Exam No. 5117 within the filing period From:
October 9, 2024, To:
October 29, 2024

The Division of Family and Child Health (DFCH) of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is charged with the creation and oversight of programs, policies, services, and environments that support physical and socio-emotional health, and promote primary and reproductive health services, health equity, social justice, safety and well-being for New York City families and children. The Division is comprised of the Bureau of Maternal Infant and Reproductive Health, the Bureau of Early Intervention, the Office of School Health, and the Bureau of Administration.

The vision of the DFCH is that every child, woman, and family recognizes their power and is given the opportunity to reach their full health and development potential. We encourage qualified applicants with demonstrated commitment to social justice, particularly racial, gender, and LGBTQI+ equity to apply.

• Demonstrating proficiency with OSH's management software, ensures accurate information about nursing assignments, including updating the system with leaves, retirements, and resignations.
• Meeting and communicating regularly with borough-based leaders to gather information about nursing assignments and other personnel updates.
• Meeting with FCH and DOE Human Resources staff to follow up on staff status.
• As requested, produce regular or one-time reports or datasets to be used internally and externally to inform programmatic and systems decisions.
• Coordinate with Nursing Human Resources and Training teams to set up staff profiles and track training information.
• Collecting, and transmitting medical records from assigned schools to the Central Health office, establishing, and maintaining a working relationship with school personnel.
• Transcribing medical information as assigned by supervisor.
• Participating in agency-wide activities for Emergency Preparedness.

• Knowledge of DOHMH and DOE personnel policies and procedures
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong technology skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, with particular focus on Microsoft Excel
• Strong organization
• Flexibility and willingness to travel.
• Excellent presentation 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 ((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.
• 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.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by twelve semester credits in health education or in health, social or biological sciences; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, and six months of full-time satisfactory experience in a health promotion or disease intervention/prevention program, performing one or more of the following: interviewing, conducting field investigations, assessing health risks, making referrals, or…