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Title: Hepatitis Program Assistant (for CUNY master students ONLY)
Viral Hepatitis Program at 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 Hepatitis 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 C Patient Navigation Program provide hepatitis C outreach, prevention, navigation through complete diagnostic testing and treatment, retention in care and reinfection prevention services throughout NYC.
Intern Responsibilities, assist with:
- Meeting planning, meeting notes, and follow up items.
- Site visits with staff at contracted organizations throughout NYC
- Developing strategies to assist programs in recruitment and linkage to care
- Training and technical assistance for program navigators
- Protocol, form, and documentation updates
- Program activities tracking using Salesforce
- Report writing as needed
- Complete other tasks as assigned
Requirements:
- Currently matriculated in a CUNY master’s program (MPH, MSW, MHA, etc).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
- Applicant must be interested in public health program implementation and capacity building.
- Comfort with public speaking: providing training, presentations at community meetings, and conferences
- Highly organized with attention to detail
- Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work both independently and within a team
Preferred Skills:
- Interest in harm reduction and working with vulnerable populations
- Knowledge or experience with Salesforce and RedCap
Applicant must be a current student at CUNY (19 hours per week; $17/hour)
We especially encourage LGBTQIA+ people and people of color to apply
Start date: As soon as possible
If interested, send cover letter and resume to Diana at ddiazmunoz@health.nyc.gov
Subject: Hepatitis Program Assistant
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