Qualitative Research Manager
About The Position
The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC), in partnership with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Bureau of Epidemiology Services, is seeking a Qualitative Research Manager to collaborate with NYC researchers conducting qualitative or mixed-methods research on gender-affirming care and the health and healthcare of TGNCNB and LGBTQIA+ communities. The manager will develop qualitative research plans, protocols, and instruments; oversee high-quality in-house qualitative research; and supervise a Qualitative Research Analyst. The Bureau of Epidemiology Services collects, analyzes, and communicates data to monitor and improve the health of New Yorkers. It provides statistical and analytic support for public health surveillance, epidemiologic research, and program evaluations, and collaborates across agencies on data acquisition, study design, analysis, and dissemination. The position reports to a Senior Social Epidemiologist and has a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days remote, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (35 hours per week). The work environment is an office environment. The position is located at 42-09 28th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101. Applicants must live in the New York City tri-state area (New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut). Employment is contingent on successfully completing a background check.
Requirements
- Master’s or doctoral degree in qualitative research, sociology, anthropology, or a related field; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree with at least 8 years of research experience.
- At least 5 years of qualitative research experience, including data collection, coding, and analysis.
- Experience supervising analysts or research teams.
- Ability to translate qualitative findings into policy-relevant narratives.
- Strong organizational and writing skills.
- Must live in the New York City tri-state area (New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut).
- Successful completion of a background check is required.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with NYC researchers conducting qualitative or mixed-methods research on gender-affirming care and the health or healthcare of TGNCNB and LGBTQIA+ communities.
- Identify areas where NYC gender-affirming-care projects need qualitative research support, and co-develop research plans, protocols, and instruments.
- Supervise qualitative data collection and conduct qualitative data analysis, including overseeing coding, thematic development, and data synthesis.
- Supervise the Qualitative Research Analyst in data collection, processing, and analysis activities.
- Draft summaries of qualitative findings and contribute qualitative components to mixed-methods research reports, including findings related to gender-affirming care and TGNCNB-specific research.
- Identify qualitative infrastructure needs to support management and integration of NYC gender-affirming-care research activities and findings.
Benefits
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-eligible employer.
- Generous paid time off policy.
- Medical, dental, and life insurance with low or no employee contribution.
- Retirement savings plan with generous employer contribution.
- Flexible spending medical and commuter benefits plan.
- Meaningful work at an organization striving to advance health equity and social justice.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
