Policy and Strategy Implementation Lead, Bureau Office of the CPHDS Chiefs

The Center for Population Health Data Science(CPHDS)- launched in October of 2023- aims to catalyze critical data modernization work and enable the agency to make progress toward linking public health healthcare and social service for timely and effective publication. We are working towards making these data more accessible timely equitable meaningfully usable and protected and actively used to protect and promote the health and wellbeing of New Yorkers. We aim to strengthen agencywide data capabilities by empowering our workforce enhancing intra- and inter agency data sharing and using modern technology to yield trusted and integrated data and insights. Areal-time and comprehensive view of city needs is needed to enhance public health actions and improve health outcomes for the most vulnerable New Yorkers.

CPHDS has an opening for Policy and Strategy Implementation Lead. This position will be within the Health Departments innovative Center for Population Health Data Science(CPHDS). The CPHDS is working to strengthen citywide population health surveillance by better linking public health healthcare and social service data to fully characterize and improve the health of New Yorkers. Our vision is for these data to be accessible timely equitable meaningfully usable and protected in order to protect and promote health and wellbeing of New Yorkers.

DUTIES WILLINCLUDEBUTNOTBELIMITED TO:
-Conduct independent research and analysis within fields of study that include but are not limited to epidemiology policy leadership service management data engineering confidentiality data science data interoperability and standards across the data lifecycle in public health as directed.
-Summarize and present research results to inform regulatory policy and implementation matters.
-Translate research findings visioning plans and roadmaps into actionable processes.
-Research and evaluate policy problems and solutions their implementation in other jurisdictions their fiscal and public health impact and their connection to larger city state and federal initiatives.
-Analyze interpret and draft legal and regulatory analysis in support of proposed and related initiatives related to data.
-Maintain records and prepare reports on the use of data generated by the NYC Health Department to characterize how these data are used to impact policy. Use these reports to advise on strategies to achieve goals.
-Compose edit and review communication content and materials on data related policy issues such as presentations talking points one pagers letters and web content.
-Develop monitor and evaluate plans for the implementation of policies and recommendations informed by strategy-related research
-Assist in coordinating the research efforts of the Center with research projects in other agencies or institutions.
-Collaborate across teams in CPHDS and agency-wide data and informatics staff to inform priority initiatives leveraging the broader policy context.
-Conduct special projects as assigned by the Chief Epidemiologist.

PREFERRED SKILLS:
-Detail oriented with good project management skills
-Excellent writing communication and interpersonal skills
-Strong organization and time management skills; comfortable with multi-tasking
-Must be able to work in team settings and collaborate effectively with others.
-Ability to accept and integrate feedback into work.
-Computer literate and proficient in the use of MS Office.

Why you should work for us:

- 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 positions 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.

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!

Commitment to Equity:

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.

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 .

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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