Chronic Disease Program Coordinator – Queens (Hybrid)

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan forgiveness programs

Health insurance

Pension plan

Work from home policy

Job summary

NYC Health Department seeks a Program Coordinator to join the newly established Bureau of Queens Neighborhood Health. Based primarily in Jamaica, Queens, you will support development and launch of a chronic disease program portfolio while coordinating with the Chronic Disease team.

The role involves community outreach, data management, grant support, and engagement with local organizations to promote health services and resources within Queens.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required for Assignment Level I; doctorate or Master's with experience required for higher levels.
• Experience engaging with diverse communities and stakeholders is preferred.
• Bilingual language skills encouraged (Spanish, Bengali, Mandarin).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate chronic disease programming for Queens Neighborhood Health.
• Research evidence-based programs for diabetes, hypertension, and asthma.
• Manage participant data following NYC Health Department guidelines.
• Support grant writing and funding proposals for programming.
• Represent the bureau at health fairs and external events.
• Engage with community partners to promote health services and resources.

Skills

Community work experience

Organizational skills

Oral and written communication

Public speaking

Racial equity awareness

Education

Master's degree in public health or related field

Doctorate degree in public health or related field

Job description

NYC Health Department seeks a Program Coordinator to join the newly established Bureau of Queens Neighborhood Health. Based primarily in Jamaica, Queens, you will support development and launch of a chronic disease program portfolio while coordinating with the Chronic Disease team.

The role involves community outreach, data management, grant support, and engagement with local organizations to promote health services and resources within Queens.