Project Coordinator

Health Research Incorporated • Albany, NY

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Health Research, Inc. is seeking a Project Coordinator for the Bureau of Policy and Programs, Center for Health Data Innovation, in the Office of Health Services Quality and Analytics (OHSQA) at the New York State Department of Health. The role supports coordination, implementation, monitoring, and use of data from the Statewide Health Information Network for New York (SHIN-NY) for Office of Public Health activities related to the Emerging Infections Program (EIP). The Project Coordinator will support efforts to modernize how the Department accesses and uses SHIN-NY data, and will monitor and coordinate data extraction, validation, and compliance with specifications for influenza surveillance and/or disease-burden monitoring. The role also involves coordinating with government agencies, SHIN-NY Qualified Entities, and contract staff on data collection, integration, standardization, and analysis.

This is a grant-funded position. The employee must comply with funding requirements, including time-and-effort reporting and grant and contract deliverables. Travel up to 10% is required. The selected candidate must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location and reside in, or be willing to relocate before hire to, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts. The position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with onsite and remote work. Visa sponsorship is not available, and valid, unrestricted U.S. work authorization is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years of project coordination experience; or an Associate’s degree in a related field and five years of such experience; or seven years of such experience.
• A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.
• Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location and be located in, or willing to relocate before hire to, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts.
• Compliance with funding requirements, including time-and-effort reporting and grant and contract deliverables.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in project and/or grant management.
• Experience with health information technology projects and working with interdisciplinary teams.
• Advanced computer skills, including demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Experience with partner engagement in a public health or human services-related program.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate coordination, implementation, monitoring, and support of access to and use of SHIN-NY data for Office of Public Health activities supporting the Emerging Infections Program.
• Support activities and resources to modernize the Department’s methods for accessing and using SHIN-NY data.
• Monitor and coordinate project activities related to data extraction, validation, and adherence to specifications for influenza surveillance and/or disease-burden monitoring.
• Coordinate with government agencies, SHIN-NY Qualified Entities, and contract staff as needed to oversee data collection and coordinate and perform integration, standardization, and analysis efforts.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance, with several health insurance plans available.
• Flexible benefit accounts for medical expenses, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking, and transit.
• Paid federal and state holidays, sick leave, vacation, and personal leave.
• Tuition support for educational or training opportunities.
• Participation in the New York State and Local Retirement System and optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use toward health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses.
• Employee Assistance Program with educational and wellness programs, training, and confidential services available 24/7.

What This Job Offers

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