Project Coordinator

Health Research, Inc.•Albany, NY

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

Health Research, Inc. is seeking a Project Coordinator to work within the Bureau of Policy and Programs, Center for Health Data Innovation, in the Office of Health Services Quality and Analytics (OHSQA), New York State Department of Health. The position facilitates coordination, implementation, monitoring, and support of access to and use of data from the Statewide Health Information Network for New York (SHIN-NY) for the Office of Public Health’s Emerging Infections Program (EIP). The role supports activities and resources to modernize how the Department accesses and uses SHIN-NY data, and monitors and coordinates data extraction, validation, and compliance with specifications for influenza surveillance and/or disease-burden monitoring. The Project Coordinator works with government agencies, SHIN-NY Qualified Entities, and contract staff on data collection, integration, standardization, and analysis. This is a grant-funded position requiring compliance with funding requirements, including time and effort reporting and grant and contract deliverables. Travel of up to 10% is required. The selected candidate must live within 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. The position is eligible for a hybrid schedule combining onsite and remote work. Valid, unrestricted U.S. work authorization is required; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

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 United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Travel up to 10% of the time.
Must reside within 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.

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 the Office of Public Health’s 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 involving data extraction and validation, and ensure adherence to specifications for influenza surveillance and/or disease-burden monitoring.
Coordinate with government agencies, SHIN-NY Qualified Entities, and contract staff to oversee data collection and coordinate and perform integration, standardization, and analysis efforts.
Meet funding requirements, including time and effort reporting and grant and contract deliverables.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible benefit accounts, including medical and dependent care accounts
Adoption assistance
Parking and transit benefits
Paid federal and state holidays
Paid sick, vacation, and personal leave
Tuition support for educational or training opportunities
Participation in the New York State and Local Retirement System
Optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan
Postretirement health benefits plan for qualified retirees
Employee Assistance Program with educational and wellness programs, training, and confidential services