Provider Engagement Project Specialist

FPHNY Recruitment Team • New York, NY

4d • Remote

About The Position

The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) is seeking a Provider Engagement Project Specialist for its Research & Evaluation program within the Mental Hygiene division. This is a temporary, part-time position (25 hours per week) from June 1 to August 31, 2026. The specialist will engage with NYC healthcare providers and those in other jurisdictions to understand their needs regarding emerging substances. The role involves synthesizing findings and drafting a recommendations report to improve care for people who use drugs. The New York City Health Department identifies novel substances of public health concern through its drug checking program and disseminates this data to mitigate potential health impacts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Required.
• Knowledge of substance use care, including harm reduction, trauma-informed care, person-centered care, and anti-stigma practices in healthcare.
• Experience engaging with healthcare staff and leaders, including facilitating and leading meetings.
• Ability to lead discussions and facilitate structured meetings to generate actionable recommendations.
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills.
• Excellent computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience developing reports and presentations.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Must live in the New York City Tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT).

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in public health, or a related field, preferred but not required.
• Experience with healthcare education, health communication, clinical education, qualitative methods, and/or public health knowledge translation a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead meetings with New York City healthcare providers, healthcare leaders, and providers from similar jurisdictions to discuss emerging substances and communication needs, including conducting outreach to providers, planning meetings, drafting topic guides, facilitating meetings, and recording findings.
• Synthesize findings by reviewing notes towards generating actionable recommendations for the NYC Health Department.
• Review peer-reviewed literature and other publications on best practices for healthcare provider communication around emerging substance.
• Write recommendations report on communication and education to providers about emerging substances.
• Other duties as assigned to support the overall goals and mission of the department/ organization.

What This Job Offers

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