Fund for Public Health
is hiring
Data Analyst
About Our Company
Our mission is to incubate innovative public health initiatives that lead to improved health for all New Yorkers.
The City of New York created the Fund for Public Health in New York City in 2002 as an independent, nonprofit organization that connects the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene with public and private sector partners to build public health programs that make our city healthier and safer.
Since its founding in 2002, the Fund has raised more than $500 million in public and private funding for 440 grants to support programs developed with the Health Department.
The Fund incubates innovative public health initiatives implemented by the Health Department to advance community health throughout the city. It facilitates partnerships, often new and unconventional, between government and the private sector to develop, test, and launch new initiatives. These collaborations speed the execution of demonstration projects, effect expansion of successful pilot programs, and support rapid implementation. The Fund helps the Health Department do more—more quickly—to meet the public health needs of individuals, families, and communities across New York City.
Job Description & Responsibilities
The Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use Prevention, Care and Treatment (BADUPCT) works to close gaps and reduce overall morbidity and mortality related to alcohol and substance use among New Yorkers. BADUPCT develops, implements, and evaluates interventions and prevention strategies through contracting of treatment, recovery, and support services; policy analysis and development; epidemiology and surveillance; dissemination of treatment and management guidelines; harm reduction initiatives; public and provider outreach and education; and community involvement and interagency collaboration. The Bureau amplifies the voices of those most impacted and focuses on inequitable structural, social, service, and communication factors that drive disparities.
The Research and Surveillance unit conducts alcohol- and drug-related surveillance, program evaluation and research, maintains databases, designs research protocols, produces reports, writes scientific articles for peer review journals, and facilitates program and policy development.
This position will be funded through OD2A, via a five-year cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control. This position is housed at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in Long Island City.
Position Overview
The Substance Use Data Analyst will support the enhancement of substance use surveillance epidemiology in New York City, through the analysis of multiple datasets, including Emergency Medical Services (EMS) data and Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) data as part of OD2A. The Substance Use Data Analyst will provide support for day-to-day substance use surveillance in the Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use Prevention, Care, & Treatment. The work will span data analysis, reporting, and dissemination.
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Real-time Surveillance Manager, with latitude for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative, the Substance Use Data Analyst will:
- Conduct analyses of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), syndromic, mortality, and other surveillance datasets to understand trends and descriptions of drug-related issues in NYC
- Contribute to the design of data management, monitoring, analyses, and visualizations.
- Assist with development of analytic plans, protocols, and workflows.
- Participate in routine team and project-based meetings and have the opportunity to join equity-related workgroups and projects.
- Stay up-to-date on relevant drug and alcohol-related research, policy, and news; conduct literature reviews; alert team to noteworthy updates.
- Create and format publication-quality data tables, and reports for internal and external use.
- Present data in written and oral form, to internally and external audiences.
- Perform all other responsibilities and projects as assigned by supervisors.
Requirements
Qualifications
- A Master’s degree in epidemiology or similar field
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent computer skills, including MS Office; experience with data visualization and effective reporting of results
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Passionate about conducting analyses with the end goal of reducing drug-related morbidity and mortality in New York City
What we offer
FPHNYC offers a comprehensive benefits package
- Salary range is $70,087 and then $77,097 after one year.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
- Medical, dental, and life insurance with low or no employee contribution
- A retirement savings plan with generous employer contribution
- Flexible spending medical and commuter benefits plan
- Meaningful work at an organization striving to advance health equity and social justice
Additional Information
9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday
Potential for hybrid work
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
You must live in the New York City Tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) to be considered for a position at FPHNYC.
TO APPLY
To apply, submit a Resume and Cover Letter, including how your experience relates to this position here. Applications without a cover letter or resume will not be considered. Applicants who best match the position needs will be contacted.
