Director, Strategic Projects, Bureau of Equitable Health Systems

City of New York • Long Island City, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness (CHECW) focuses on social determinants of health, including environmental and commercial determinants, and addresses both upstream and downstream factors to improve the health and well-being of New Yorkers. The Bureau of Equitable Health Systems is the healthcare systems bureau of the Department of Health & Mental Hygiene. Its mission is to apply policy, evidence, and practical expertise to improve equity in healthcare delivery at the individual, organizational, and systems levels. This is achieved by engaging primary care providers and other healthcare organizations to implement evidence-based strategies; leveraging information to support planning and technical assistance for providers and payers; advancing policy to close the racial equity gap for priority health outcomes; and surfacing opportunities where healthcare can influence and connect consumers to social support and address the whole person, beyond physical ailments. The Bureau of Equitable Health Systems seeks to hire a Director, Strategic Projects to lead evaluation and scaling of equity-focused data initiatives across NYC REACH.

Requirements

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience performing applied research, evaluation, quality improvement and leading programs in healthcare or public health settings.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, coordinating, and evaluating projects involving healthcare providers or community-based organizations.
• Strong analytic, writing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment while working collaboratively in a matrixed environment.
• Strong knowledge of: Primary care delivery systems and healthcare operations; Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and health IT platforms; Population health management and quality improvement; Health-Related Social Needs.
• 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; or
• 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
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to '1' or '2' above.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead applied research and analytic activities related to primary care delivery, population health, emergency preparedness and health equity initiatives.
• Lead evaluation plans, research questions, and performance measures to assess implementation processes and outcomes.
• Review, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data; evaluate findings; and formulate evidence-informed recommendations.
• Maintain records and prepare written reports, summaries, and presentations to communicate findings to leadership, funders, and stakeholders.
• Lead practice transformation and technical assistance projects with medical practices, community health centers, hospitals, and community-based organizations.
• Develop and maintain project workplans, timelines, and documentation; monitor progress; and identify implementation issues and risks.
• Coordinate project activities with internal program staff and external partners to ensure timely completion of deliverables and alignment with related initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to facilitators and project staff engaged in research, evaluation, and practice transformation activities.
• Supervise staff in matrixed project assignments, as directed.
• Develop and deliver trainings, presentations, and informational sessions for internal and external audiences.
• Communicate technical information clearly and effectively in both written and verbal formats.
• Assist in the coordination of contracts and deliverables with external vendors supporting research, evaluation, or implementation activities.
• Monitor vendor deliverables and support review of invoices and documentation.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support coordinated implementation efforts.
• Assist with the preparation of grant and funding application materials, including project descriptions and evaluation components.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Loan Forgiveness: Prospective employees of the City of New York may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.
• Premium-free health insurance plan.
• 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.
• A tax-deferred savings program.
• A robust Worksite Wellness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director