The Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness (CHECW), CHECW's 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. The Bureau of Equitable Health Systems is the healthcare systems bureau of Department of Health & Mental Hygiene. Our mission is to apply policy, evidence, and practical expertise to improve equity in health care delivery at the individual, organizational, and systems levels. We do this by engaging primary care providers and other healthcare organizations to implement evidence-based strategies; leveraging information to support planning and technical assistance for providers and payers; advancing policy to close the racial equity gap for priority health outcomes; and surfacing opportunities where health care can influence and connect consumers to social support and addressing the whole person, beyond physical ailments. The Bureau of Equitable Health Systems seeks to hire a Director, Strategic Projects to lead evaluation and scaling of equity-focused data initiatives across NYC REACH.

Duties will include but not be limited to:
Research, Analysis, and Evaluation:
-Lead applied research and analytic activities related to primary care delivery, population health, emergency preparedness and health equity initiatives.
-Lead evaluation plans, research questions, and performance measures to assess implementation processes and outcomes.
-Review, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data; evaluate findings; and formulate evidence-informed recommendations.
-Maintain records and prepare written reports, summaries, and presentations to communicate findings to leadership, funders, and stakeholders.
Project Management and Implementation Support:
-Lead practice transformation and technical assistance projects with medical practices, community health centers, hospitals, and community-based organizations.
-Develop and maintain project workplans, timelines, and documentation; monitor progress; and identify implemenation issues and risks.
-Coordinate project activities with internal program staff and external partners to ensure timely completion of deliverables and alignment with related initiatives.
Supervision, Training, and Knowledge Sharing:
-Provide technical guidance and mentoring to facilitators and project staff engaged in research, evaluation, and practice transformation activities.
-Supervise staff in matrixed project assignments, as directed.
-Develop and deliver trainings, presentation and informational sessions for internal and external audiences.
-Communicate technical information clearly and effectively in both written and verbal formats.
Stakeholder Coordination:
-Assist in the coordination of contracts and deliverables with external vendors supporting research, evaluation, or implementation activities.
-Monitor vendor deliverables and support review of invoices and documentation.
-Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support coordinated implementation efforts.
Additional Duties:
-Assist with the preparation of grant and funding application materials, including project descriptions and evaluation components.
-Perform related duties as assigned.

PREFERRED SKILLS:
A minimum of five (5) years of experience performing applied research, evaluation, quality improvement and leading programs in healthcare or public health settings.
Demonstrated experience in planning, coordinating, and evaluationg projects involving healthcare providers or community-based organizations.
Strong analytic, writing, and presentation skills.
Ability to exercise independint judgment while working collaboratively in a matrixed environment.
Strong knowledge of:
Primary care deliverly systems and healthcare operations;
Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and health IT platforms;
Population health management and quality improvement;
Health-Related Social Needs;

Why you should work for us:

- Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
- 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 position’s 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!

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 [email protected] or 347-396-6549.

CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744

1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's 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 master's 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 master's 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.

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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.