Provider Engagement Project Specialist

About the role

To understand healthcare provider needs related to emerging substances, NYC Health Department seeks a provider engagement specialist to engage its existing network of NYC healthcare providers and providers in other jurisdictions who may treat patients who have used emerging substances of public health concern. The provider engagement specialist will synthesize findings and draft a recommendations report on communicating about emerging substances to New York City healthcare providers, with the ultimate goal of improving care for people who use drugs.

Responsibilities

• Lead meetings with New York City healthcare providers, healthcare leaders, and providers from similar jurisdictions to discuss emerging substances and communication needs, including conducting outreach to providers, planning meetings, drafting topic guides, facilitating meetings, and recording findings.
• Synthesize findings by reviewing notes towards generating actionable recommendations for the NYC Health Department
• Review peer-reviewed literature and other publications on best practices for healthcare provider communication around emerging substances
• Write recommendations report on communication and education to providers about emerging substances
• Other duties as assigned to support the overall goals and mission of the department/organization.

Requirements

• Master's degree in public health, or a related field, preferred but not required.
• Bachelor`s Degree Required.
• Knowledge of substance use care, including harm reduction, trauma-informed care, person-centered care, and anti-stigma practices in healthcare.
• Experience engaging with healthcare staff and leaders, including facilitating and leading meetings.
• Ability to lead discussions and facilitate structured meetings to generate actionable recommendations.
• Experience with healthcare education, health communication, clinical education, qualitative methods, and/or public health knowledge translation a plus.
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills.
• Excellent computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience developing reports and presentations.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

Master's degree in public health, or a related field, preferred but not required. Bachelor`s Degree Required.

Skills

• Knowledge of substance use care, including harm reduction, trauma-informed care, person-centered care, and anti-stigma practices in healthcare.
• Experience engaging with healthcare staff and leaders, including facilitating and leading meetings.
• Ability to lead discussions and facilitate structured meetings to generate actionable recommendations.
• Experience with healthcare education, health communication, clinical education, qualitative methods, and/or public health knowledge translation a plus.
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills.
• Excellent computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience developing reports and presentations.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Flexible schedule with meetings between 9am and 5pm; assignment will be from June 1 to August 31, 2026. Workplace Flexibility Modality: Flexible Work Environment: Remote

Pay

$30/hour

Schedule

Temporary, part-time position. 25 hours per week; Monday to Friday.