<p>Applications to be submitted by April 02, 2025 Compensation Grade: P25 Compensation Details: Minimum: $91,922.00 - Maximum: $91,922.00 Annually Department (OPH) CCH - Bureau of Communicable Disease Control Job Description: Responsibilities The Senior Program Coordinator will work in the Respiratory Surveillance Unit within the Quality Improvement and Performance Management Program of the Bureau of Communicable Disease Control. The Senior Program Coordinator will oversee the coordination of and coordinate surveillance of viral illnesses in children, including but not limited to Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), Kawasaki disease, reports of pediatric deaths related to viral illness, and other emerging viral diseases. Surveillance activities include overseeing the review of medical charts to identify cases meeting defined criteria, enrolling and retaining pediatric providers for geographic coverage, and developing and delivering provider education. The Senior Program Coordinator will be a key point of contact and serve as a subject matter expert for communicating with providers about data reporting timelines and completeness, oversee the follow-up on non-reporting providers, encourage year-round reporting and specimen submission, and provide programmatic feedback. Additionally, the Senior Program Coordinator will supervise staff. Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of program coordination experience in a public health, health, or human services-related program or community-based organization; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and six years of such experience; OR eight years of such experience. The experience must have been contributing toward the development, implementation and/or evaluation of a program, project or other related activities. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience. At least two years of experience must have included supervision of staff and/or program management. Preferred Qualifications Current license as a registered professional nurse in NYS and four or more years' experience in communicable disease epidemiology and surveillance in a public health setting. Experience with communicable disease epidemiology, surveillance and/or outbreak investigation/response/follow-up activities and NYS reportable communicable disease systems. Experience with medical chart review and interpretation. Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills, including experience with public speaking and preparation of documents and reports. Experience creating educational materials and providing trainings. Demonstrated excellent organizational and analytic skills. Conditions of Employment Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required. Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Travel, up to 25% of the time, will be required. The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire. Telecommuting will be available. HRI participates in the E-Verify Program. HRI embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. This is reflected in our affirmative action equal employment opportunity policy. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans www.healthresearch.org About Health Research, Inc. Join us in our mission to make a difference in public health and advance scientific research! At Health Research, Inc. (HRI), your work will contribute to meaningful change and innovation in the communities we serve! At HRI, we are on a mission to transform the health and well-being of the people of New York State through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge public health initiatives. As a dynamic non-profit organization, HRI plays a crucial role in advancing the strategic goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities. HRI offers a robust, comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including: Health, dental and vision insurance - Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from; Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit; Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave; Tuition support - Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities; Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan. HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses; Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally; And so much more! As the Executive Director of Health Research, Inc. (HRI), I would like to welcome you to HRI's career page. HRI's mission is to build a healthier future for New York State and beyond through the delivery of funding and program support to further public health and research programs in support of the New York State Department of Health, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and other entities. This achievement is made possible through the recruitment of highly talented and qualified individuals. As an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. HRI embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce in order to make HRI a welcoming environment and to best serve the needs of the various public health and research programs throughout New York State. We warmly invite you to apply to any open position(s) that interest you. --- If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting HRI Human Resources at hrihr@healthresearch.org or (518) 431-1200.</p>