Data Abstractor

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Program Summary:
The Injury and Violence Prevention Program (IVPP) monitors the burden and distribution of fatal and non-fatal injuries over time and place, examining disparities; disseminates findings; develops and/or advises on the development of prevention policies and programs; and promotes injury prevention messages. IVPP priorities include violence prevention. The National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS) is a state-based surveillance system used to collect and disseminate information on the circumstances of violent death, which can be used to inform public health policy and programs. Technical support around abstracted data collection is provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and all states and regions participating in NVDRS share their de-identified data with CDC.

Position Summary:
The Data Abstractor will be responsible for data abstraction from medical examiner reports, as well as local law enforcement reports.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to NVDRS PI/Program Manager for NYC, the Data Abstractor will:
- Abstract data from Medical Examiner and Police files and enter data into the system.
- Assist with data quality checks and correct errors before submission to the CDC.
- Contribute to updating local abstraction protocols and data dictionaries.
- Actively participate in VDRS team meetings and collaborate with team members in the work.
- Contribute to progress reports and data summaries, as assigned.
- Assist with annual local partner and data provider meetings, as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Why you should work for us:

- Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o 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.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

Commitment to Equity:

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.

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