Strategic Public Health Projects Manager

SupportFinity™; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

City health benefits

Job summary

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is seeking a Special Projects Manager for the Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use in New York City. The role focuses on policy guidance, program evaluation, and cross-agency collaboration to reduce drug-related health risks.

The ideal candidate brings strong project management, research, and communication skills, with a commitment to equity and rigorous data-driven decision making in a fast-paced public health environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in public health or related field.
• Doctorate degree in a relevant field may be required for senior levels.
• Experience in policy/public health research is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Triage and manage internal and external requests, ensuring timely completion.
• Conduct literature reviews and policy research to inform bureau priorities.
• Track, analyze, and synthesize program data for reports and metrics.

Skills

Harm reduction

Collaboration

Public health research

Data synthesis

Project tracking

Report writing

Communication skills

Racial equity

Education

Master's degree in public health or related field

Doctorate degree in relevant field

Job description

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is seeking a Special Projects Manager for the Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use in New York City. The role focuses on policy guidance, program evaluation, and cross-agency collaboration to reduce drug-related health risks.

The ideal candidate brings strong project management, research, and communication skills, with a commitment to equity and rigorous data-driven decision making in a fast-paced public health environment.