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

City of New York • New York City, NY

20h

About The Position

The Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness (CHECW) seeks to eliminate inequities resulting in premature mortality. With an unwavering grounding in history and structural analysis, CHECW works to increase visibility of 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. CHECW is comprised of the Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood Health, the Bureau of Brooklyn Neighborhood Health, the Bureau of Harlem Neighborhood Health, the Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention, the Bureau of Health Equity Capacity Building, the Bureau of Equitable Health Systems and the Bureau of Finance, Administration and Services. The Division's Deputy Commissioner also serves as the Agency's Chief Equity Officer and oversees Race to Justice, the Agency's internal reform effort to help our staff learn what they can do to better address racial health gaps and improve health outcomes for all New Yorkers. The division's Deputy Commissioner also serves as the Agency's Chief Medical Officer. The Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood works with clinical and community partners to expand access to high-quality, culturally responsive programs that prevent and manage chronic diseases, especially for residents facing the greatest health challenges. The Bureau provides public health and social services, coordinates community events, builds collaborative partnerships, and leads research and evaluation initiatives that drive evidence-based action, close health gaps and advance equity across the Bronx. From diabetes and asthma education to nutrition, food security, newborn safety, and childbirth classes, the Bureau empowers New Yorkers with the knowledge and tools to live healthier lives. The Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood Health seeks to hire an Assistant Director of Asthma Program Evaluation, who will lead program evaluation efforts and daily management of data and evaluation activities for the Bronx Asthma Program.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees