The job posting link to this position within the New York State Public Health Corps Fellowship Program can be found HERE: https://us241.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/ssollc/Posting/View/7372
Fellowship Position Specific Description
The Steuben Public Health Fellow III will work in Program and Organizational Management. This fellow directly supports Steuben County Public Health nurses on Health Department nursing activities but does not have a clinical component nor patient care duties. The fellow will:
- Assist department nurses in conducting administrative and program activities. Examples include assessing and monitoring information, completing and monitoring disease investigations, and correspond with community members
- Evaluate and process bite report information for the rabies prevention program
- Facilitate and conduct the department Quality Improvement program
- Create/develop infectious disease outreach materials for community health education and prevention presentations
- Identify, compile, and deliver community health education information and training (in-person & virtually)
- Assess, compile and provide program information, plans, and prepare reports
- Review, evaluate, and process infectious disease reports
- Collaboratively, conduct training and assist with department participation in disaster exercises and trainings
- Evaluate, monitor and process project/grant opportunities
- Develop materials and educate department staff, volunteers, health partners, and community members
- Facilitate connection with health partners and participate in committee activities
- Investigate, evaluate, and present research and data to department staff
- Steuben County Public Health may assign other work projects or duties to the position to support the Public Health Department
Minimum Qualifications
At least one of the following:
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- Three years of experience within a health, public health, education, human services, community-based organization, or institutional setting
- Three years of experience in administrative, personnel, fiscal, or other related operational activity
- Master’s degree
- Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills, as well as the ability to lead effectively in a team environment.
- Proficiency with computers, which can include but not limited to word processing, email, data entry, using spreadsheets and databases, and creating presentations.
- Critical thinking and sound judgment.
- A flexible, adaptive, and composed attitude with the ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse individuals.
- Phenomenal work ethic with a positive attitude.
- Employment is contingent on completion of a background check.
- Must be able to meet position requirements, including reporting for onsite work or local travel as required.
