What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Advisor, Bureau of School Health position at NYC Department of Buildings?
Public Health Adviser (School Health) I-51195Open to candidates who are permanent in the civil service title or to those eligible candidates who have successfully filed for PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISER Exam No. 5116 within the filing period From : October 9, 2024 To : October 29, 2024 or PROMOTION TO PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISER Exam No. 5541 within the filing period From : October 9, 2024 To : October 29, 2024.Division / Program Description : The Division of Family and Child Health (DFCH) of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is charged with the creation and oversight of programs, policies, services, and environments that support physical and socio-emotional health, and promote primary and reproductive health services, health equity, social justice, safety and well-being for New York City families and children. The vision of the DFCH is that every child, woman, and family recognizes their power and is given the opportunity to reach their full health and development potential. We encourage qualified applicants with demonstrated commitment to social justice, particularly racial, gender, and LGBTQI equity to apply.DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO : Collecting and transmitting medical records from assigned schools to the Central Health office.Creating and updating school health records.Establishing and maintaining a working relationship with school personnel.Ensuring that students' equipment is functioning and properly used, maintaining adequate storage of students' medication.Transcribing medical information as received, assisting self-directed students with their own medication.Documenting observations on the Medication Logs and students' medical records.Performing simple first aid.Participating in agency-wide activities for Emergency Preparedness.Preferred Skills : Knowledge of DOHMH and DOE personnel policies and procedures.Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.Proficient in Microsoft Office.Strong organization.Flexibility and willingness to travel.Excellent presentation skills.Minimum Qualifications : A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by twelve semester credits in health education or in health, social or biological sciences; orA baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, and six months of full-time satisfactory experience in a health promotion or disease intervention / prevention program; orA four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and four years of full-time satisfactory experience as described above; orEducation and / or experience equivalent to the above.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.#J-18808-Ljbffr
