Asthma Data Analyst, Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood Health

The Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness (CHECW) seeks to eliminate inequities resulting in premature mortality. With an unwavering grounding in history and structural analysis CHECW works to increase visibility of socially unjust policy while pushing towards redress for the most impacted NYC communities. CHECW addresses inequity across community and healthcare systems in partnership with community faith-based and health care organizations. CHECWs work focuses on social determinants of health including environmental and commercial determinants and addresses both upstream and downstream factors to improve health and well-being of New Yorkers. CHECW is comprised of the Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood Health the Bureau of Brooklyn Neighborhood Health the Bureau of Harlem Neighborhood Health the Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention the Bureau of Health Equity Capacity Building the Bureau of Equitable Health Systems and the Bureau of Finance Administration and Services.

The Divisions Deputy Commissioner also serves as the Agencys Chief Equity Officer and oversees Race to Justice the Agencys internal reform effort to help our staff learn what they can do to better address racial health gaps and improve health outcomes for all New Yorkers. The divisions Deputy Commissioner also serves as the Agencys Chief Medical Officer. The Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood works with clinical and community partners to expand access to high-quality culturally responsive programs that prevent and manage chronic diseases especially for residents facing the greatest health challenges. The Bureau provides public health and social services coordinates community events builds collaborative partnerships and leads research and evaluation initiatives that drive evidence-based action close health gaps and advance equity across the Bronx. From diabetes and asthma education to nutrition food security newborn safety and childbirth-classes the Bureau empowers New Yorkers with the knowledge and tools to live healthier lives.

The Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood Health seeks to hire a Asthma Program Analyst who will be responsible for the day-to-day management of data collection and analysis.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
-Ensure the accuracy and quality of data collection processes.
-Analyze program data.
-Respond to data requests and conduct literature reviews.
-Prepare routine and special reports on neighborhood and program data analyses.
-Supervise data entry.
-Coordinate with other Bronx Asthma Program staff on asthma program evaluation activities.
-Represent the program at departmental local statewide and national meetings.
-Contribute to the dissemination of findings through peer-reviewed manuscripts technical reports presentations and other formats to promote.
-Knowledge sharing and program visibility.

PREFERRED SKILLS:
-Commitment to anti-racism social justice and equity
-Excellent skills in presentation organization and written and oral communication.
-Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects tasks and timelines.
-Proven track record of applying an equity lens to processes planning and policies
-Experience working in applied public health programs.
-Prior program evaluation experience.
-Excellent quantitative and qualitative analytical skills and familiarity with appropriate. analytical software required.
-Experience in program evaluation and/or epidemiologic research. Expertise in SAS or other statistical software.

Why you should work for us:
-Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
oa premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually per a 2024 assessment.
oadditional health fitness and financial benefits may be available based on the positions associated union/benefit fund.
oa public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
oa tax-deferred savings program and
oa 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.

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. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone regardless of age background or location can achieve their optimal health. 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!

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process contact Sye-Eun Ahn Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at or .

CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744

Qualifications :

1. For Assignment Level I (only physical biological and environmental sciences and public health) A masters 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:
1. 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
2. A masters 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
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to 1 or 2 above. However all candidates must have at least a masters 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.

Additional Information :

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time