NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene · 1 month ago
Policy and Strategy Implementation Lead, Bureau Office of the CPHDS Chiefs
Queens, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expNYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC residents. The Policy and Strategy Implementation Lead will conduct independent research and analysis to strengthen citywide population health surveillance and improve health outcomes for New Yorkers through effective policy implementation and data utilization.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Conduct independent research and analysis within fields of study that include but are not limited to epidemiology, policy, leadership, service management, data engineering, confidentiality, data science, data interoperability and standards across the data lifecycle in public health, as directed
Summarize and present research results to inform regulatory, policy, and implementation matters
Translate research findings, visioning plans, and roadmaps into actionable processes
Research and evaluate policy problems and solutions, their implementation in other jurisdictions, their fiscal and public health impact, and their connection to larger city, state, and federal initiatives
Analyze, interpret, and draft legal and regulatory analysis in support of proposed and related initiatives related to data
Maintain records and prepare reports on the use of data generated by the NYC Health Department to characterize how these data are used to impact policy. Use these reports to advise on strategies to achieve goals
Compose, edit, and review communication content and materials on data related policy issues, such as presentations, talking points, one pagers, letters, and web content
Develop, monitor, and evaluate plans for the implementation of policies and recommendations informed by strategy-related research
Assist in coordinating the research efforts of the Center with research projects in other agencies or institutions
Collaborate across teams in CPHDS and agency-wide data and informatics staff to inform priority initiatives leveraging the broader policy context
Conduct special projects, as assigned by the Chief Epidemiologist
Qualification
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
Detail oriented with good project management skills
Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
Strong organization and time management skills; comfortable with multi-tasking
Must be able to work in team settings and collaborate effectively with others
Ability to accept and integrate feedback into work
Computer literate and proficient in the use of MS Office
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.
Company
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is a Hospital & Health Care company.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Jose Ortiz
Chief Technology Officer
Aaron Anderson
CFO/Deputy Commissioner
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