Policy Manager, Bureau of Equitable Health Systems

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene seeks a Policy Manager for the Bureau of Equitable Health Systems. This role supports policy development and implementation addressing health equity across New York City. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree and relevant experience in policy or research, with strong communication and analytical skills. As a public servant, you will help shape health policies that aim for social justice and community wellness.

Benefits

Loan Forgiveness programs

Premium-free health insurance

Public sector defined benefit pension plan

Work From Home Policy

Robust Worksite Wellness Program

Qualifications

• At least three years of relevant policy and/or research experience required.
• Experience leading community and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work independently and self-direct.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and implementation of policy projects.
• Conduct legal and policy research and create related documents.
• Engage stakeholders to inform policy agendas.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Outstanding research

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Ability to lead strategic visioning

Creativity

Education

Advanced degree in public health, public policy, law, or similar

Job description

Policy Manager, Bureau of Equitable Health Systems

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The Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness (CHECW) seeks to eliminate racial and other inequities resulting in premature mortality. With an unwavering grounding in history and structural analysis. CHECW works to increase visibility of the harm perpetuated by centuries of racist, socially unjust policy while pushing towards redress for the most impacted NYC communities. CHECW addresses inequity across community and healthcare systems in partnership with community, faith based, and health care organizations. CHECW's work focuses on social determinants of health, including environmental and commercial determinants, and addresses both upstream and downstream factors to improve health and well being of New Yorkers. CHECW is comprised of the Bureau of the Bronx Neighborhood Health, the Bureau of Brooklyn Neighborhood Health, the Bureau of Harlem Neighborhood Health, the Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention, the Bureau of Health Equity Capacity Building, the Bureau of Equitable Health Systems, and the Bureau of Finance, Administration and Services.

The division's Deputy Commissioner also serves as the Agency's Chief Equity Officer and oversees Race to Justice, the Agency's internal reform effort to help our staff learn what they can do to better address racial health gaps and improve health outcomes for all New Yorkers. CHECW sits under the Agency's Chief Medical Officer. The Bureau of Equitable Health Systems is the healthcare systems bureau of DOHMH. Our mission to apply policy, evidence, and practical expertise to improve equity in health care delivery at the individual, organizational, and systems levels. We do this by engaging primary care providers and other healthcare organizations to implement evidence-based strategies; leveraging information to support planning and technical assistance for providers and payers; advancing policy to close the racial equity gap for priority health outcomes; and surfacing opportunities where health care can influence and connect consumers to social support and addressing the whole person, beyond physical ailments. Located within the Bureau of Equitable Health Systems, the Office of Healthcare Systems Strategy and Accountability (OHSSA) advances innovative initiatives to improve healthcare delivery, financing and strategy in New York City. The Bureau of Equitable Health Systems seeks to hire a Policy Manager. The Policy Manager will support the development and oversee the implementation of various OHSSA policy initiatives.

Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited To

• Oversee the development, design, coordination, and implementation of cutting-edge. Interdisciplinary policy projects across priority issue areas.
• Conduct legal and policy research, translating findings into memos, explainers, reports, and presentations for team members and agency leadership.
• Track relevant legislative and regulatory developments at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Engage key stakeholders, including lawmakers, regulators, community-based organizations, advocacy organizations, and healthcare providers and payers, to inform policy agendas and goals.
• Work in close collaboration with quantitative and qualitive researchers to coordinate research, identifying opportunities to shape narratives and inform program and policy designs.
• Collaborate across the agency to disseminate research findings and advance policy goals.
• Draft regulatory comments, public testimony, and other external policy statements and presentations.
  
  

Preferred Skills

Advanced degree in public health, public policy, law, economics, health administration, health care management, business, or similar.

At least three years of relevant policy and/or research experience.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Experience leading community and stakeholder engagement.

Outstanding research, analytical, and writing skills, with strong attention to detail.

Experience working on interdisciplinary teams.

Ability to lead strategic visioning and operationalize mission-driven goals.

Ability to work independently and self-direct.

Ability to synthesize and present information on complex programs, policies, and research.

Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Creativity, humility, and resourcefulness.

Passion for social justice and the public good.

Why You Should Work For Us

• Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
• 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 and
• a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.
  
  

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at [e-mail] or 347-396-6549.

CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744

Minimum Qualifications

• For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
  
  

To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:

• A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
• A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.
  
  

Note

Probationary Period

Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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