Suffolk – Public Health Fellow II (Program and Organizational Management, Public Health Infrastructure) In 2021, the New York State Public Health Corps (NYSPHC) Fellowship Program was formed to support New York State public health preparedness and response related to the COVID-19 pandemic and other public health emergencies. In August 2024, the next cohort of NYSPHC Fellows will be mobilized across New York State to 1) provide critical support and services to the New York State Department of Health, local health departments (LHD), and community-based sites in response to both current and future public health emergencies, (2) build effective communication and messaging throughout the State to support key strategies addressing public health efforts, and (3) facilitate connections among the community level public health stakeholders required to strengthen and sustain public health learning and action partnerships. Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG), as the project manager, and its affiliate, Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO), have partnered with NYSPHC for SSO to recruit and hire Fellows for the 2024-2026 Public Health Corps Cohort. Applicants MUST submit the following components with their application: Resume Statement of Purpose – Upload under “Cover Letter” section of application, 500 words or less 2 Professional References – Upload under “Additional Documents” section of application Responsibilities As a Public Health Fellow II, you will be responsible for working with the designated host organization to provide specialized professional services related to identified public health priorities. The Public Health Fellow II will have an onsite presence based on the needs of the host organization. The host organization may require up to 100 percent onsite work and/or local travel. Comply with NYSPHC requirements, including successfully completing Cornell University’s Public Health Essentials Certificate Course and University of Miami’s Building Expertise in Administration and Management Certificate course. Comply with PCG project and SSO employment and program requirements. Focus efforts in at least one of the following areas: communications; emergency preparedness and response; epidemiology; laboratory; policy development; program and organizational management; and stakeholder engagement. Responsibilities and tasks may include: Facilitate public health investigations and surveillance activities to gather information on COVID-19, emerging or future public health threats, and/or chronic or communicable diseases. Provide public health education, training, and outreach programs. Collect, review, and enter data required by the host organization. Prepare written summaries, reports, and action plans. Create and disseminate communications for public health outreach. Educate and facilitate the public in obtaining appropriate services. Communicate regularly with the NYSPHC Fellowship Placement Coordinator. Other duties, as assigned. Fellowship Position Specific Description The Suffolk Public Health Fellow II will work in the area of Program and Organizational Management with a focus in public health infrastructure. This fellow will be assigned to the Division of Finance & Administration. Tasks may include but are not limited to: Read and interpret contracts to verify that the expenditures within an agency’s claim complies with the contract and Federal, State and local rules, regulations and laws; Review Contract Agency subcontractor expenses to ensure the expenses they are claiming meet their contract terms as well as adhere to Suffolk County policy; Provide the contract agency with explanations for claim disallowances due to non-compliance. Work with the agencies as they submit contract budget modifications to move funds within their line item claims; Manages cash flows for expenses across multiple Divisions by reviewing the fee-for-service contracts financial payment terms and obligations to audit expenditure requests for contractual services; Corresponds with Division and contracted providers regarding payment voucher audits regarding appropriate rates and process status. Prepares financial analysis using multiple systems to track status of expense requests to alert appropriate Division personnel as well as outside vendors; Audits budget to actual expenses and works with Divisions to determine additional funding requirement needs to cover spending relating to service contracts as applicable. Initiates request for encumbrance with department’s budget personnel and processes requested encumbrances and submits for approval; Preparation and review of year-end accruals for service contracts in order to maximize usage of funding for the current year. This position is based in Great River, NY Minimum Qualifications At least one of the following: Two years of experience within a health, public health, education, human services, community-based organization, or institutional setting Two years of experience in administrative, personnel, fiscal, or other related operational activity Bachelor's degree Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Proficiency with computers, including 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. If a fully remote position, must have reliable internet access.