Policy and Strategy Implementation Lead, Bureau Office of the CPHDS Chiefs

City of New York • Long Island City, NY

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About The Position

The Center for Population Health Data Science(CPHDS)- launched in October of 2023- aims to catalyze critical data modernization work and enable the agency to make progress toward linking public health, healthcare, and social service for timely and effective publication. We are working towards making these data more accessible, timely, equitable, meaningfully usable, and protected – and actively used to protect and promote the health and wellbeing of New Yorkers. We aim to strengthen agencywide data capabilities by empowering our workforce, enhancing intra- and inter agency data sharing, and using modern technology to yield trusted and integrated data and insights. Areal-time and comprehensive view of city needs is needed to enhance public health actions and improve health outcomes for the most vulnerable New Yorkers. CPHDS has an opening for Policy and Strategy Implementation Lead. This position will be within the Health Department's innovative Center for Population Health Data Science(CPHDS). The CPHDS is working to strengthen citywide population health surveillance by better linking public health, healthcare, and social service data to fully characterize and improve the health of New Yorkers. Our vision is for these data to be accessible, timely, equitable, meaningfully usable, and protected in order to protect and promote health and wellbeing of New Yorkers.

Requirements

• For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) 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.
• To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:
• 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

• 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.

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.

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.
• 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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees