Tobacco Policy & Programs Lead (Hybrid)

FPHNYC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) is seeking an Assistant Director of Tobacco Programs to support the Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention's tobacco control strategy. The role involves guiding program development, engaging communities, coordinating research and evaluation, and managing unit administration.

The ideal candidate holds a doctorate in public health or a related field, with 5+ years of leadership and public health experience, strong budgeting skills, and the ability

Qualifications

• Doctorate in public health or related field required; at least 5 years of work experience.
• Experience with strategic planning, program monitoring & evaluation, and public health research.
• Experience with budgets, contracts, and fundraising.
• Strong analytical skills and experience working with community partners, government agencies, and academic partners.
• Excellent computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience developing reports and presentations.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience interpreting and communicating neighborhood health data is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development and execution of a comprehensive equity-based tobacco control strategy, including planning, tracking, and alignment with agency processes.
• Oversee portfolio of community engagement strategy; build cooperative relationships with educational, research, governmental, and health offices.
• Support program research and evaluation activities, including surveillance, manuscript development, and liaising with Bureau Research & Evaluation unit.
• Responsible for financial administration, including allocation of funds, monitoring, evaluation and contract compliance, plus supporting fundraising.
• Oversee planning and coordination of communications activities, including social and digital media content and publications development.
• Support management, hiring, and onboarding of staff.

Skills

Strategic planning

Program monitoring and evaluation

Public health research

Budgets & contracts

Fundraising

Analytical skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Independent work

Health data interpretation

Education

Doctorate degree in public health, or a related field

Job description

The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) is seeking an Assistant Director of Tobacco Programs to support the Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention's tobacco control strategy. The role involves guiding program development, engaging communities, coordinating research and evaluation, and managing unit administration.

The ideal candidate holds a doctorate in public health or a related field, with 5+ years of leadership and public health experience, strong budgeting skills, and the ability