Healthy Homes Project Liaison Analyst, Bureau of Immunization

The mission of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Bureau of Immunization (BOI) is to prevent the occurrence and transmission of diseases through immunization. The mission of the DOHMH Healthy Homes (HHP) Program is to protect children from exposure to lead. This position will sit within BOI reporting to the Director of Data Strategy and Analytics. The work will focus on expanding the collaboration of BOI and HHP in using the Citywide Immunization Registry (CIR) and the Master Child Index (MCI) to ensure that all NYC children are age-appropriately immunized and tested for lead at least twice by their 3 rd birthday. The CIR-HHP Coordinator will be tasked with implementing the CIR-HHP projects initiatives under Lead Free NYC which include programmatic activities enhancements to the Citywide Immunization Registry (CIR) data analyses and production of reports of quantitative and qualitative indicators to monitor progress toward project goals.

Under the direction of the Director of Research and Evaluation the Citywide Immunization Registry (CIR)-HHP Project Liaison Analyst is critical to meet the goal of the Mayors Lead Free NYC initiative for all children to be tested for lead exposure at least twice by their 3rd birthday. This position will also be responsible for reporting progress to the Mayors Office of Operations. It will not be possible to complete these activities and system enhancements without the CIR-HHP Coordinator.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
-Develop and implement protocols to promote use of CIR and MCI immunization and lead data and functionalities by DOHMH staff and pediatric healthcare providers throughout NYC.
-Conduct analyses to identify factors associated with low childhood immunization and lead screening coverage rates at the healthcare provider geographic and citywide levels.
-Participate in data quality projects targeting the integration/consolidation of CIR and HHP records to facilitate identification of children missing immunizations and/or lead testing.
-Produce quantitative and qualitative indicators to monitor progress toward achieving high uptake of age-appropriate immunizations and lead testing among all NYC children younger than 3 years of age.
-Collaborate with the Healthy Homes Program and other stakeholders to perform provider outreach training and other programmatic interventions.
-Collaborate with computer consultants and BOI staff to develop test and implement enhancements to the CIR and MCI and other internal applications.
- Participate in activities to improve CIR data quality including demographic and immunization data updates merging duplicate records identified by providers and internal staff and through the public access application (MVR) and unmerging falsely merged records.
-Coordinate ongoing and ad-hoc de-duplication efforts targeting specific CIR cohorts or provider lists. Create training and educational materials for the CIR.
-Provide technical assistance to providers accessing the CIR using the Online Registry.
-Prepare abstracts articles and presentations for national regional and local publications conferences and meetings to disseminate the findings of research projects.
-Participate in BOI and emergency response activities as needed.

PREFERRED SKILLS:
-Comprehensive data analysis experience
-Knowledge of SQL R or SAS and familiarity with relational databases
-Proficiency in Microsoft applications
-Excellent oral and written communication skills
-Strong management interpersonal and organizational skills
-Experience in promoting activities focused on improving child health

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