Job Description

Data Analyst, Bureau of Tuberculosis Control

The mission of the Bureau of Tuberculosis Control is to prevent the spread of tuberculosis and to eliminate it as a public health problem in New York City. Reporting to the Director of Disease Investigation and Case Management (DICM), the Data Analyst will perform data analysis on case management activities captured in the TB registry to generate reports, identify and track trends, areas of concern, and conduct routine quality assurance reviews. Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Perform medium to high level data analysis on case data entered in the Electronic Disease Surveillance System (TB registry).
• Prepare routine and episodic reports including but not limited to, monthly case management activity statistics, Monthly DOT statistics, quarterly report for NY State, and CDC reports, etc.
• Perform medium to high level quality assurance on CM data and identify trends.
• Perform DICM evaluation activities and assist with DICM research efforts.
• Maintain, manage DICM data files, spreadsheets, and databases.

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent data management skills, experience cleaning, manipulating, and analyzing large data sets using statistical software such as SAS, SQL, and R.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and comfortable in preparing and delivering presentations to medium to large groups.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and track progress to adhere to set timelines.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle multiple and diverse assignments.

Why you should work for us:

• 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 Educations website.
• 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 positions 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.

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives.

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.

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