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Albany - Public Health Fellow II (Program and Organizational Management, Child and School Health)

175 Green St, Albany, NY 12202, USA

Req #746

Monday, May 6, 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.

Albany - Public Health Fellow II (Program and Organizational Management, Child and School Health)

Please email pcgphc@pcgus.com if you experience any difficulty applying to this role.

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 OrganizationLLC(SSO), have partnered with NYSPHCfor SSOto 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. Please include two references with name, title, email, phone number. Please do not upload letters of reference.

Responsibilities

As a Public Health Fellow II, youwillberesponsible forworking with thedesignatedhostorganizationto provide specialized professional services related toidentifiedpublic health priorities.The Public HealthFellowII will have an onsite presence based on the needs of thehost organization. The host organizationmayrequireup to 100 percent onsite workand/or local travel.

• Comply withNYSPHC 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 withPCGprojectand 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 stakeholderengagement.

Responsibilities and tasks may include:

• Facilitatepublic 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 anddisseminatecommunications for public health outreach.

• Educateandfacilitatethe public in obtainingappropriate services.

• Communicate regularly with theNYSPHCFellowship Placement Coordinator. 

• Other duties, as assigned.  

Fellowship Position Specific Description

The Albany Public Health Fellow II will work in Program and Organizational Management , focusing onother/unspecified communicable disease.The fellow’s responsibilities include:

• Developing educational and promotional materialsregardingthe program.

• Communication with Albany County Schools (nurses) to inform them of the program, reporting requirements, and benefits of program participation.

• Surveillance Information: develop andmaintainspreadsheets, review reports of respiratory illness received, report cases/clusters of illness to the epidemiologist and Commissioner of Health.

• Provide Schools with education and guidance when clusters of respiratory illness are reported. The Fellow will also work on grant alignment.

• Ensureongoing communicationregardingrespiratory disease clusters including COVID-19.

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.

• Proficiencywith 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 asrequired.  

• Ifa fullyremote position,musthave 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.

Other details

• Pay Type Hourly

• Max Hiring Rate $29.50

• Travel Required Yes

• Travel % 25

• Telecommute % 50

• Required Education Equivalent Experience

• 175 Green St, Albany, NY 12202, USA

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