The Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness (CHECW) seeks to eliminate racial and other inequities resulting in premature mortality. With an unwavering grounding in history and structural analysis, CHECW works to increase visibility of the harm perpetuated by centuries of racist, 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 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 Health Equity Capacity Building (HEBC) seeks to implement collective strategies to build community power and capacity to address health inequities and the social determinants of health. The bureau is comprised of the Policy and Partnership Unit, to align the agency's programming to address the social determinants of health and root causes of health inequities including structural racism; the Health Equity Capacity Unit, to increase placed-based investments to priority neighborhoods and work with communities and neighborhood to build capacity to confront health inequities; the Neighborhood Behavioral Health and Resiliency Unit will implement trauma informed community methods to prepare, prevent and respond to neighborhood crisis, and close the gap in community-based behavioral health services, increase access to intervention and address stigma of treatment. Rooted in principles of health equity, the Violence Prevention Initiative (VPI) values a multi-strategy, trauma-informed approach to reduce risk factors for violence. VPI highlights the social context that leads to violence in disinvested communities, prioritizes solution that help to address behavioral and structural impediments, and works across systems and communities to reinvest in neighborhoods most affected by violence. As part of its work, VPI supports two programs: local hospital-based violence intervention programs (HVIPs) that aim to reduce readmission and retaliations due to violent injuries through trusted community-based partners who provide services and referrals to violently injured patients, and Strong Messenger Project (SMP) which delivers therapeutic mental health support and services to strengthen the capacity of those trusted community-based partners.
The Bureau of Health Equity Capacity Building seeks to hire a Data Analyst, Violence Prevention Initiatives (VPI).
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
- Collaborate with program staff and partners to develop and refine data collection instruments and improve data systems and processes.
Work with program stakeholders to develop specific and measurable program metrics for operational and performance management.
- Use SAS, or R to process, clean, and prepare data for analysis and reporting; conduct regular data checks; document data management procedures (e.g., data dictionaries); monitor data quality; identify and resolve issues with program staff and partners.
- Prepare routine reports and presentations of program performance; clearly and meaningfully communicate (oral and written) results of analyses to program staff/ partners/ leadership and/or non-technical audiences; write scientific articles for publication.
- Maintain and update existing dashboards as needed using software such as PHPC, Tableau or PowerBI; assist in developing new dashboards as needed.
- Respond quickly and accurately to ad hoc data requests for internal (e.g., Directors, Assistant Commissioners) and external audiences (e.g., public hearings, City Hall). Work with leadership and program stakeholders on the interpretations and limitations of data analysis results;
- Develop training materials and conduct trainings on updates to data collection systems as needed; create guidance documents for internal staff and external users detailing updates to the system; provide data technical assistance to external users. Serve on workgroups/cross-agency committees regarding community violence prevention research and data.
- Manage multiple projects and collaborate with other research and program staff. Incorporate an equity lens in all aspects of work.
- Conduct special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Experience processing, cleaning, manipulating, and analyzing program or administrative datasets using statistical software such as SAS, and/or R is required.
- Experience using Salesforce/Partners Connect and RedCap,
-Experience with Tableau or similar data visualization tools.
-Experience in quantitative and qualitative analytical methods.
-Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and research skills.
- Ability to work independently and problem solve.
- Willingness to be flexible and work as part of a team.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
Why you should work for us:
- 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:
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!
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 [email protected] or 347-396-6549.
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