Steuben – Public Health Fellow III (Program and Organizational Management, Nursing Preferred)

Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO) • Village of Bath, NY, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 2w ago

Steuben – Public Health Fellow III (Program and Organizational Management, Nursing Preferred)

Monday, September 16, 2024

Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO), an affiliate of Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG), is focused on delighting clients with world-class managed staffing and talent consulting services. SSO is committed to a diverse workforce, which is a reflection of our clients and the people they serve.

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.

All applicants must have the following components included in 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. Please include reference full names, titles, contact phone numbers, and email addresses. Please do not upload letters of reference.

Responsibilities

As a Public Health Fellow III, you are responsible for working with the designated host organization to provide specialized professional services related to public health priorities. The Public Health Fellow III 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:

May perform supervisory work coordinating small teams or providing other monitoring and maintenance support services.
Collaborate with, establish, and maintain appropriate partnerships and resources, including community organizations and schools, based on host organization needs.
Coordinate public health investigations and surveillance activities to gather information on COVID-19, emerging or future public health threats, and/or chronic or communicable diseases.
Develop and provide public health education, training, and outreach programs.
Evaluate and assess data required by the host organization.
Prepare written summaries, reports, and action plans.
Plan, create, and disseminate communications for public health outreach.
Educate and facilitate the public in obtaining appropriate services.
Communicate regularly with the NYSDOH Fellowship Placement Coordinator.
Other duties, as assigned.

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:

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.
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.
If a fully remote position, must have reliable internet access.

Compensation for roles at Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO) varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, SSO provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role. In addition, SSO provides a range of benefits for this role.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an Employment Visa at this time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. Staffing Solutions Organization LLC is an e-Verify participant.

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