Director of Epidemiology for Justice-Involved Populations

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health department in New York City is seeking a qualified leader to oversee health surveillance and evaluation. This role involves managing a team, providing analytical guidance, and contributing to research publications. Candidates must possess a doctoral degree in a relevant field with supervisory experience, or a master's with significant research experience. The role promises an inclusive work environment and requires NYC residency within 90 days of appointment.

Qualifications

• Doctorate and 1 year of full-time supervisory experience or Master's and 3 years of research experience.
• Experience in the fields of physical, biological, environmental or social science is essential.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all public health surveillance activities.
• Lead a team of eight in the Epidemiology Unit.
• Provide expert input on research and publications.

Skills

Experience with health data sources

Statistical software (SAS, Stata, SPSS, R)

Geographical information software

Education

Doctorate in relevant field

Master's degree in relevant field

Job description

A public health department in New York City is seeking a qualified leader to oversee health surveillance and evaluation. This role involves managing a team, providing analytical guidance, and contributing to research publications. Candidates must possess a doctoral degree in a relevant field with supervisory experience, or a master's with significant research experience. The role promises an inclusive work environment and requires NYC residency within 90 days of appointment.