Epidemiology Unit Director, Bureau of Health Promotion for Justice-Impacted Populations (HPJIP)

NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development; New York (NY); On-site; USD 106,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development seeks a Director for the Epidemiology Unit, responsible for overseeing public health initiatives for justice-impacted populations. This role involves leading research, evaluation, and collaboration to promote health equity and address the needs of affected communities.

Benefits

Loan Forgiveness

Premium-free health insurance

Public sector defined benefit pension plan

Tax-deferred savings program

Work From Home Policy

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of senior-level team supervisory experience.
• Experience with behavioral and physical health data sources.

Responsibilities

• Directing and overseeing HPJIP public health surveillance and evaluation activities.
• Leading a team of eight research and evaluation staff members.

Skills

Epidemiological data analysis

Health services research

Quantitative research design

Qualitative research design

Statistical skills

Education

Doctorate degree in appropriate field

Master's degree in appropriate field

Tools

SAS

Stata

SPSS

R

ArcGIS

Job description

Epidemiology Unit Director, Bureau of Health Promotion for Justice-Impacted Populations (HPJIP)

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Pay Range

This range is provided by NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience. Discuss with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range: $106,117.00/yr - $133,192.00/yr

About the Bureau

The Bureau of Health Promotion for Justice-Impacted Populations (HPJIP) aims to reduce social and health consequences of justice system involvement through policy and practice change. We focus on community, racial equity, lived experience, and trauma-informed approaches, promoting evidence-based practices for those impacted by the criminal legal system.

Role of the Epidemiology Unit

The unit supports HPJIP initiatives, conducts public health surveillance, and generates knowledge about the health of justice-impacted New Yorkers through data and research, ensuring our work is evidence-based.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all public health surveillance, program monitoring, evaluation, and research activities.
• Lead a team of eight research and evaluation staff.
• Provide expertise on research questions, analytical guidance, and publications.
• Collaborate with partners to analyze health data for surveillance and evaluation.
• Incorporate criminal legal system measures into surveys and analyses.
• Prepare grant proposals, protocols, manuscripts, reports, and presentations.
• Participate in special studies and other duties as assigned.

Equity and Lived Experience

• Commit to health equity and addressing injustices related to the criminal legal system.
• Center lived experience to mitigate the system's impact.
• Characterize health outcomes of impacted communities.

Bureau Leadership Contributions

• Communicate with bureau leadership and represent the unit at meetings.
• Foster collaborations across HPJIP units to ensure data informs policy.

Preferred Skills

• At least two years of senior team supervisory experience.
• Expertise in epidemiological data analysis, health services research, and research methodologies.
• Experience applying a racial equity lens in research and data management.
• Proficiency in scientific writing, publishing, and grant applications.
• Strong analytical skills with statistical software (SAS, Stata, SPSS, R) and GIS tools.
• Understanding of the criminal legal system in NYC.
• Experience with health data sources like DOHMH surveys, Medicaid databases, etc.
• Ability to quickly learn new public health topics.

Why Work With Us

• Loan forgiveness programs.
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, pension, and wellness programs.
• Work-from-home options.
• Job security and opportunity to impact NYC's health.

About NYC Department of Health

Established in 1805, our mission is to protect and improve NYC residents' health through innovative programs and policies. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Additional Job Details

Position is full-time, senior-level, within government health care. Residency in NYC or certain nearby counties may be required.

Application Info

For accommodations during the application process or questions, contact Sye-Eun Ahn at [e-mail].