Since its creation as the Board of Health in 1805, DOHMH has set the national standard for public health. DOHMH has been a leader in utilizing community-level survey and epidemiologic data, cutting-edge information technology, and evidence-based and evidence-informed practices to prioritize and address the health issues of ultimate importance to NYC’s 8.4 million residents. DOHMH balances its role of protecting and promoting the health of all New Yorkers with the rights of those individuals to determine their own health-related behaviors. It achieves this balance by investing in public health interventions that work with communities to change the environmental context, making healthy options the default choice, regardless of education, income, and socioeconomic status. Within DOHMH, the Division of Family and Child Health (FCH) works to improve the health of children, women, and families in New York City, with an emphasis on reducing health disparities
and advancing equity. The Division’s diverse and expansive portfolio of work ranges from providing home visits to new parents, to caring for acute and chronic conditions in school children, to engaging communities around promoting sexual and reproductive justice. Four bureaus comprise the Division: Bureau of Maternal, Infant and Reproductive Health, Bureau of Early Intervention, Office of School Health, and Bureau of Administration. We encourage qualified applicants with demonstrated commitment to social justice, particularly racial, gender, and LGBTQ equity to apply.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
- Support SRHE Unit evaluation activities by providing technical, administrative, and research support for all aspects of the evaluation
- Manage all data collection and research efforts, including: o Overseeing data entry o Providing assistance in developing and implementing data collection tools o Designing and maintaining databases using Microsoft Excel, Salesforce, and the performance measures platform provided by the funder o Cleaning, manipulating, and analyzing data using various statistical software packages such as SAS and R o Demonstrating familiarity with geocoding techniques o Preparing IRB applications, as needed
- Liaise and work closely with schools, community and school-based clinics, and other implementation partners to facilitate data collection efforts
- Assist with the preparation of periodic written reports to monitor the progress of all evaluation objectives, as well as generate manuscripts and presentations
- Conduct literature reviews, as needed
- Remain current on the latest data, trends, and best practices in adolescent sexual and reproductive health
- Present and disseminate data on behalf of the unit at conferences, meetings, and other venues
- Fulfill various data requests for program and other internal agency staff
- Assist with other duties, tasks, and special projects as may be required by the NYCDOHMH

PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Academic training in epidemiology (MPH or MS), with an emphasis on sexual and reproductive health
- Strong quantitative analytic skills (qualitative skills are desired)
- Ability to manipulate and analyze data using statistical software such as SAS and R
- Strong organizational skills with good follow-through to complete assignments within specified timeframe
- Strong written, verbal and editing skills, including summaries, reports, manuscripts, and presentations
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Tableau, and ArcGIS

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.