Director of The Health and Justice Epi Center, Health Promotion for Justice-Impa

DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE

Posted On: 10/30/2024

Full-Time

Location: QUEENS

No Exam Required

Department: MHY Surveil Monitor & Eval

Salary Range: $103,026.00 – $125,000.00

Job Description

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (the NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the country. Our mission is to protect and improve the health of all New Yorkers. As a world-renowned public health agency, we serve as the population health strategist and planning authority for the City of New York.

PROGRAM AND JOB DESCRIPTION: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Division of Mental Hygiene seeks one (1) full-time Director of The Health and Justice Epi Center for the Bureau of Health Promotion for Justice-Impacted Populations.

BUREAU DESCRIPTION: The Bureau of Health Promotion for Justice-Impacted Populations (HPJIP) aims to reduce the negative social and health consequences of criminal legal system involvement through innovative policy and practice change.

UNIT DESCRIPTION: The Health and Justice Epi Center is responsible for providing support to HPJIP programmatic initiatives, conducting public health surveillance, and generating new knowledge about the health of justice-impacted New Yorkers.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Director of The Health and Justice Epi Center will be responsible for:

• Demonstrating an unwavering commitment to health equity and addressing historical and contemporary injustices.
• Directing and overseeing all HPJIP public health surveillance, program monitoring, evaluation, and research activities.
• Overseeing the characterization of the behavioral and physical health of individuals impacted by the criminal legal system.
• Providing expert input on research questions, analytical guidance, and publications.
• Collaborating with partners to integrate and analyze health data.
• Preparing written documents, including grant proposals and reports.
• Participating in special studies and activities as assigned.

IMPORTANT NOTES TO ALL CANDIDATES:

• Bring original documentation to your interview.
• Proof of Education according to the education requirements.
• Current Resume
• Proof of Address/NYC Residency dated within the last 60 days.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A master's degree from an accredited college or university in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental science, or public health.
2. A doctorate degree in a relevant field and one year of relevant experience or a master's degree with three years of responsible full-time research experience.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with populations involved with the criminal legal system.
• Two years of senior-level team supervisory experience.
• Expertise in epidemiological data analysis and health services research.
• Strong project management, written, and oral communication skills.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.