Director of Research, Evaluation & Planning, Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood Health

About the role

The Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood Health seeks to hire a Director of Research, Evaluation & Planning. This role will lead research and evaluation activities aimed at addressing racial inequities in the Bronx.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead all Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood Health research and evaluation activities and prepare monthly, quarterly and annual progress and outcomes reports as requested.
• Work closely with Directors of Research and Evaluation from the other DOHMH Bureaus of Neighborhood Health to plan, implement and align all applicable neighborhood research and evaluation activities.
• Ensure that all research and evaluation projects and products have a health equity focus.
• Design and implement neighborhood-level research projects, prepare IRB applications and internal and external reports of findings.
• Collect, clean, store, and manage data to ensure the accessibility, reliability, and validity of the data.
• Write community reports to share research and evaluation findings with local stakeholders.
• Write reports, abstracts, and per-review journal articles.
• Collaborate with community-based partners on developing and implementing research projects.
• Represent Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood Health at internal and external data meetings, including as part of data-focused workgroups.
• Review internal DOHMH documents for scientific validity and an equity perspective as needed.
• Support staff in using program data in planning efforts, including overseeing the implementation of structured monitoring and reporting for standard Bureau activities.
• Oversee and provide technical assistance and capacity building support to community partners, including expanding community expertise in grant-writing, research, evaluation, and data-driven program planning.
• Direct and oversee the writing of Bureau grant proposals as needed.
• Respond to internal and external data requests which may include delegating requests to direct reports.
• Develop and propose a data-driven policy agenda aligned with Bureau programmatic and research efforts.
• Support community-driven policy efforts relevant to health equity work in the Bronx as appropriate.
• Develop and implement pilot programs and corresponding evaluation addressing emerging or existing health needs in Bronx communities.
• Identify needs and provide opportunities for research staff's professional development.
• Directly supervise a team of 6-8 full time research, evaluation, planning, and capacity building staff, as well as interns.

Requirements

• Excellent computer skills: Microsoft Excel and Access, Tableau, Partners Connect, and Power Point; SPSS/SAS; nVivo.
• Experience in researching and evaluating health inequities and disparities.
• Experience working with diverse groups, organizations and various levels of management.
• Experience working in disenfranchised neighborhoods.
• Experience in community planning and community engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to apply data and research to actionable response including policy and program efforts.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize and handle multiple assignments.
• Interest in or experience in using different data visualization techniques to communicate effectively with multiple types of audiences.

Skills

• Excellent computer skills: Microsoft Excel and Access, Tableau, Partners Connect, and Power Point; SPSS/SAS; nVivo.
• Experience in researching and evaluating health inequities and disparities.
• Experience working with diverse groups, organizations and various levels of management.
• Experience working in disenfranchised neighborhoods.
• Experience in community planning and community engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to apply data and research to actionable response including policy and program efforts.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize and handle multiple assignments.
• Interest in or experience in using different data visualization techniques to communicate effectively with multiple types of audiences.

Benefits

City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: - A premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. - Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund. - A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. - A tax-deferred savings program. - A robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.

Pay

$114,500 - $143,000 annually

Schedule

Full-Time