Project Manager, Clinical & Community Partnerships

City of New York • Long Island City, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness (CHECW) seeks to eliminate inequities resulting in premature mortality. With an unwavering grounding in history and structural analysis, CHECW works to increase visibility of socially unjust policy while pushing towards redress for the most impacted NYC communities. CHECW addresses inequity across community and healthcare systems in partnership with community, faith-based, and health care organizations. CHECW's work focuses on social determinants of health, including environmental and commercial determinants, and addresses both upstream and downstream factors to improve health and well-being of New Yorkers. CHECW is comprised of the Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood Health, the Bureau of Brooklyn Neighborhood Health, the Bureau of Harlem Neighborhood Health, the Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention, the Bureau of Health Equity Capacity Building, the Bureau of Equitable Health Systems and the Bureau of Finance, Administration and Services. The division's Deputy Commissioner also serves as the Agency's Chief Equity Officer and oversees Race to Justice, the Agency's internal reform effort to help our staff learn what they can do to better address racial health gaps and improve health outcomes for all New Yorkers. The division's Deputy Commissioner also serves as the Agency's Chief Medical Officer. The Bureau of Equitable Health Systems is the healthcare systems bureau of DOHMH. Our mission is to apply policy, evidence, and practical expertise to improve equity in health care delivery at the individual, organizational, and systems levels. We do this by engaging primary care providers and other healthcare organizations to implement evidence-based strategies; leveraging information to support planning and technical assistance for priority health outcomes; and surfacing opportunities where health care can influence and connect consumers to social support and addressing the whole person, beyond physical ailments. The Bureau of Equitable Health Systems is seeking a Project Manager, Clinical and Community Partnerships to perform applied public health research, evaluation, and analysis to support Bronx Asthma Programs. Please note this position requires traveling to our 'Bronx Neighborhood Health Action Center.

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.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct applied research and evaluation activities related to primary care delivery, practice transformation, and health equity initiatives.
• Develop research questions, analytic frameworks, and performance measures to assess program implementation processes and outcomes.
• Collect, review, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data from multiple sources, including program data, practice-reported data, and stakeholder input.
• Evaluate findings, identify trends and gaps, and develop evidence-informed conclusions and recommendations.
• Maintain research documentation and datasets; ensure data quality and integrity.
• Prepare written analytic reports, summaries, and presentations to communicate research findings to internal leadership, funders, and external stakeholders.
• Assist in coordinating research and evaluation activities with related initiatives across BEHS and other DOHMH units.
• Coordinate and support the implementation of research-informed practice transformation initiatives with healthcare providers and community-based organizations
• Provide technical assistance and consultative support to program staff and a caseload of clinical and community partners related to data collection, implementation fidelity, and use of findings.
• Contribute to the development of tools, curricula, and guidance materials that translate research findings into practice.
• Provide mentoring and matrix supervision to staff supporting research, evaluation, or implementation activities, as assigned.
• Develop and deliver presentations, trainings, and briefings to support dissemination and uptake of research findings.
• Support coordination with external vendors and stakeholders contributing to research, evaluation, or implementation activities.
• Assist with preparation of grant and funding application materials, including research 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. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
• 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: Mid Level