"Public Health Representative III"

Public Health Representative III

Posted: 28-Dec-25

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey

Categories: Healthcare, Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 265854

Position Summary:

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Public Health Representative III for the department of Medicine at the New Jersey Medical School.

Under supervision participates in the administration of a comprehensive TB Control program. Performs administrative and field work necessary to attain program objectives of the Global Tuberculosis Institute, organizes office and field work to attain immediate and overall program objectives, identifies case-related public health problems and develops effective work methods.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Conducts TB interviews and contact investigations.
• As assigned conducts and properly documents all field work to ensure appropriate follow-up with cases, contacts and interjurisdictional and immigration referrals for the prevention, treatment and control of TB transmission.
• Prepares and submits timely and accurate NJDOH surveillance forms.
• Participates in all scheduled or unscheduled work reviews of current assignments by preparing clear, sound, accurate and informative patient updates containing findings, conclusions and recommendations.
• Utilizes various types of electronic and or manual recording and information systems used by the program for the necessary monitoring of an assigned case-load including spreadsheets, database, and electronic heath records.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor's degree in public health, community health, or health sciences plus one (1) year of experience in a health or social services related program.
• Equivalent experience, education and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirement.

City: Newark

State: NJ

Equipment Utilized:

• Desktop computer
• Web camera
• Printer/copy machine
• N-95 respirator
• Agency vehicle
• Mobile telephone

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Must be able to lift or exert force up to ten (10) pounds.

Work Environment: Office and field (visiting homes and work sites) environment. Moderate noise

Posting Number: 25ST2670