Director, Strategic Projects, Bureau of Equitable Health Systems

City of New York • New York, NY

1d • $109,565 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness (CHECW) focuses on social determinants of health, including environmental and commercial determinants, to improve the health and well-being of New Yorkers. The Bureau of Equitable Health Systems aims to improve equity in healthcare delivery through policy, evidence, and practical expertise. This bureau engages healthcare providers and organizations to implement strategies, leverages information for planning and technical assistance, advances policy to close racial equity gaps, and identifies opportunities for healthcare to connect consumers to social support. The Bureau of Equitable Health Systems is seeking a Director, Strategic Projects to lead the evaluation and scaling of equity-focused data initiatives across NYC REACH.

Requirements

• 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. 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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: 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.
• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: 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 and
• 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