Senior Public Health Implementation Lead

Vital Strategies; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Vital Strategies is seeking a Senior Technical Advisor for the Overdose Prevention Program. Based in the New York City metro area (hybrid), you will serve as the lead SME for RealFix replication, guiding city teams on rapid access to methadone and buprenorphine and coordinating with the Idea Exchange.

You will manage three cohorts across states, collaborate with Legal & Policy colleagues, and develop state-specific briefs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Medicaid or behavioral health policy.
• 3–5 years leading multi-stakeholder initiatives across agencies.
• 3–5 years advising government partners on program implementation.
• Experience applying state policy and financing analysis to health programs.
• Experience working with public health agencies and government partners.
• Experience producing written analyses and briefs for decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Plan and sequence deliverables for three cohorts of cities.
• Coordinate with the Idea Exchange team on city needs and priorities.
• Maintain and adapt the work plan in response to shifting priorities.
• Identify and manage specialist consultants as needed.
• Attend cohort learning tours and provide real-time technical support.
• Review cohort replication plans and align with local conditions.
• Develop state-specific briefs with policy and regulatory input.

Skills

Research & analytics

Project management

Written & verbal communication

Public health policy

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health / public policy / nursing / social work / healthcare administration

Advanced degree preferred (MPH / MSW / MHA / JD / MD)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Vital Strategies is seeking a Senior Technical Advisor for the Overdose Prevention Program. Based in the New York City metro area (hybrid), you will serve as the lead SME for RealFix replication, guiding city teams on rapid access to methadone and buprenorphine and coordinating with the Idea Exchange.

You will manage three cohorts across states, collaborate with Legal & Policy colleagues, and develop state-specific briefs.