Hep B & C Patient Navigation Assistant (NYC Health Department)
Program description:
The NYC Health Department, Bureau of Communicable Disease, Viral Hepatitis Program (VHP) works to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with Hep B and C in NYC. The Capacity Building unit within VHP administers multiple direct service programs through contracts with syringe exchange programs, community organizations, hospitals, and health centers.
The Hep C Peer Navigation Program and the Check Hep B and C Patient Navigation Programs provide Hep C and B outreach, prevention, navigation through complete diagnostic testing and treatment, retention in care and reinfection prevention services throughout NYC.
*Applicant must be a current master student at CUNY School of Public Health
Hours per week: 19 ($20/hour)
Start date: As soon as possible
Program Assistant Responsibilities:
- Assist with planning ongoing meetings with navigators, taking notes, and following up on action items
- Assist with planning site visits with staff at contracted organizations throughout NYC (virtual or in-person as needed)
- Help develop strategies to assist programs recruit patients and link them to care
- Support team in training and technical assistance activities for navigators
- Track program activities and attendance in Salesforce (Partners Connect)
- Assist with program materials updates
- Complete other tasks as assigned
Preferred Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Interest in public health and capacity building
- Passionate about harm reduction and working with people living with Hep B and hepatitis C
- Highly organized with attention to detail
- Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills
- Comfort with public speaking
- Ability to work both independently and within a team
If interested, send cover letter and resume to Diana at ddiazmunoz@health.nyc.gov
Last Updated on December 13, 2022 by HepFree NYC
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