Program Manager, Bureau of Tuberculosis Control

About the role

The mission of the Bureau of Tuberculosis Control (BTBC) is to prevent the spread of tuberculosis (TB) and eliminate it as a public health problem in New York City. The office of Medical Affairs is looking to fil the role of Program Manager.

The Program Manager will provide programmatic leadership across multiple non-clinical functions within the Office of Medical Affairs, overseeing program operations, supervising professional staff, and leading program improvement and evaluation initiatives.

The group includes non-clinical staff working in areas including drug-resistant TB case management, regulatory affairs, and the evaluation of newly arrived immigrants and refugees at risk for TB disease. The Program Manager will oversee a portfolio of activities in these areas and supervise professional staff with specialized program responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced public health professional with strong leadership, program management, and analytical skills. They will use data to assess program performance and identify opportunities for improvement and will demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to translate complex programmatic challenges into actionable solutions.

Duties Will Include but Not Be Limited to

• Use surveillance, clinical, and operational data to monitor program performance, identify gaps and trends, evaluate interventions, and inform program and policy decisions.
• Lead or contribute to research and evaluation activities, including study design and data analysis; protocols and IRB submissions; and preparation of reports, presentations, abstracts, and manuscripts.
• Provide leadership and oversight for assigned program areas, including program implementation, performance monitoring, operational improvement, and continuity of essential functions.
• Supervise and mentor professional staff, establish priorities, oversee work assignments, provide feedback, and support staff development and increasing independence.
• Identify programmatic challenges and opportunities for improvement and independently develop, implement, and evaluate solutions.
• Lead public health projects and initiatives from planning through implementation and evaluation, collaborating with clinical, epidemiologic, analytical, and operational staff and external partners as needed.
• Develop and improve program protocols, workflows, policies, and standard operating procedures, including cross-training and coverage plans to strengthen program continuity.

Preferred Skills

• Experience managing public health, healthcare, research, or program improvement projects through planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Experience supervising or mentoring staff, including delegating responsibilities, establishing priorities, providing feedback, and supporting professional development.
• Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong analytical skills, including experience using programmatic, surveillance, clinical, or other data to evaluate performance and inform decision-making.
• Experience with public health research or program evaluation, including developing research questions, analyzing and interpreting data, and communicating findings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, and experience with statistical or data analysis software such as R.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and internal and external partners.
• Knowledge of tuberculosis, infectious disease prevention and control, or clinical public health is preferred but not required.

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 Education’s website
• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:

• o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• o a tax-deferred savings program and o 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.

Additional information

Established in 1805, 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.

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.

As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

Qualifications & Requirements

• For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.

To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have

• A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
• A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.

NOTE: Probationary Period

Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.