Asthma Data Analyst, Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood Health

About the role

The Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood Health seeks to hire an Asthma Program Analyst who will be responsible for the day-to-day management of data collection and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the accuracy and quality of data collection processes.
• Analyze program data.
• Respond to data requests and conduct literature reviews.
• Prepare routine and special reports on neighborhood and program data analyses.
• Supervise data entry.
• Coordinate with other Bronx Asthma Program staff on asthma program evaluation activities.
• Represent the program at departmental, local, statewide, and national meetings.
• Contribute to the dissemination of findings through peer-reviewed manuscripts, technical reports, presentations, and other formats to promote knowledge sharing and program visibility.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Commitment to anti-racism, social justice and equity
• Excellent skills in presentation, organization, and written and oral communication
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, tasks, and timelines
• Proven track record of applying an equity lens to processes, planning and policies
• Experience working in applied public health programs
• Prior program evaluation experience
• Excellent quantitative and qualitative analytical skills and familiarity with appropriate analytical software required
• Experience in program evaluation and/or epidemiologic research. Expertise in SAS or other statistical software

Why you should work for us

• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as a premium-free health insurance plan, additional health, fitness, and financial benefits, a public sector defined benefit pension plan, a tax-deferred savings program, and a robust Worksite Wellness Program.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Note:

Probationary Period: Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

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.