The Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness (CHECW) seeks to eliminate racial and other inequities resulting in premature mortality. With an unwavering grounding in history and structural analysis, CHECW works to increase visibility of the harm perpetuated by centuries of racist, 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. 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 Harlem Neighborhood Health (Harlem BNH) supports the agency's mission to protect and promote the health of all New Yorkers. Harlem BNH catchment area includes the entire community of Harlem, including East, Central and West Harlem as well as Washington Heights and Inwood. Harlem BNH focuses on the structural and root causes of health disparity outcomes and develop programs to address these outcomes with input from partners and residents. Addressing the social determinants of health (SDOH), is a key focus point and is enshrined in programs such as the Harlem Health Advocacy Partnership and the Asthma Counselor Program. Other Bureau offerings include a variety of programs and activities focused on the health and wellness of Harlem residents. The Harlem Bureau also houses the East and Central Harlem Neighborhood Health Action Center, which is a key part of the NYC's effort to promote health equity and reduce health disparities in the neighborhood. The Bureau of Harlem Neighborhood Health seeks to hire a Program & Data Manager, Creating Healthy Schools & Communities (CHSC) to be the senior programmatic and operational lead for the Harlem Bureau of Neighborhood Health's CHSC programs, a NYS Department of Health funded initiative. The program focuses on integrated school- and community-based strategies that advance chronic disease prevention, physical activity, nutrition access, and health equity.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

Systems Building & Data Management:
- Oversee data collection, monitoring, and reporting for programmatic, community engagement, and evaluation activities.
- Identify and disseminate best practices.
- Utilize Public Health Partners Connect and other Harlem Bureau data systems to track participation, partnerships, and outcomes.
- Integrate CHSC data with broader Harlem Bureau reporting systems.
- Prepare reports, dashboards and presentations for internal teams, funders and external partners.
- Present neighborhood health data to partners to inform shared strategies and collective action.

Community & School Partnership Development:
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with schools, community-based organizations, city and state agencies, and local community leaders.
- Build and support coalitions to leverage resources, strengthen coordination, and increase program sustainability.
- Provide training and technical assistance to partners implementing CHSC-aligned activities.

Program Implementation & Grant Management:
- Serve as programmatic and operational lead for day-to-day planning, implementation and monitoring of CHSC within Harlem Bureau.
- Manage all grant-related activities including budgeting, reporting, contracting, staffing and compliance.
- Translate grant deliverables into actionable workplans aligned with Bureau and community-wide priorities.
- Support program sustainability and continuous improvement efforts.
- Coordinate vendors, facilitators and partners supporting physical activity, nutrition and wellness initiatives.
- Support integrated school-community programming that reflects neighborhood needs and lived experience.
- Manage staff.
- Complete special projects and initiatives.
- Represent Bureau of Harlem Neighborhood Health at meetings as needed. Some evenings and weekends required.

PREFERRED SKILLS:
Experience managing complex, community-based public health programs
Strong background in health equity, chronic disease prevention, and community wellness
Experience with grant management, budgeting and contract oversight
Experience working with schools and community-based partners
Strong data analytics, reporting and presentation skills
Active collaborator with varied audiences
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong coordination and organizational skills, and ability to handle multiple priorities
Detail oriented; able to manage projects and work independently
Good time management for planning and decision making
Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and excellent customer-service skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

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!

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 individual's 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 [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.