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NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene · 3 weeks ago

Assistant Director of Asthma Program Evaluation, Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood Health

Bronx, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

3+ years exp

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is dedicated to protecting and improving the health of New Yorkers. The Assistant Director of Asthma Program Evaluation will lead program evaluation efforts and manage data and evaluation activities for the Bronx Asthma Program, working to enhance access to high-quality health programs and addressing chronic diseases in the community.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Monitor neighborhood asthma surveillance data

Oversee data analyses to evaluate program progress, measure outcomes, and inform decision-making

Oversee the development and implementation of Information Technology systems to support program operations and data management

Supervise research and evaluation staff to ensure high-quality work and effective collaboration

Respond to data requests and conduct literature reviews

Coordinate with other health department asthma program evaluation activities to align efforts and maximize impact

Represent the program at departmental, local, statewide, and national meetings to share insights and advocate for program goals

Develop and execute data dissemination strategies to share findings through reports, presentations, and other formats

Qualification

Program evaluationData analysisPublic health experienceQuantitative analysisQualitative analysisLeadership abilitiesCommitment to social justiceCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

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

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

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

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

Commitment to social justice and equity

Excellent skills in presentation, organization, and written and oral communication

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, tasks, and timelines

Proven track record of applying an equity lens to processes, planning and policies

Demonstrated leadership and supervisory abilities

Experience working in applied public health programs

Prior program evaluation experience

Excellent quantitative and qualitative analytical skills and familiarity with appropriate analytical software required

Benefits

A premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.

Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.

A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.

A tax-deferred savings program

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.