Evaluation Coordinator, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Equity Unit, Bureau of Maternal Infant and Reproductive Health

The Division of Family and Child Health (FCH) of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene works to improve the health of children, women, and families in New York City, with an emphasis on reducing health disparities and advancing equity. The Bureau of Maternal, Infant and Reproductive Health is one of four bureaus in the Division. The Evaluation Coordinator supports the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Equity (SRHE) Unit's evaluation activities, including data collection, analysis, reporting, and dissemination.

Responsibilities

Support SRHE Unit evaluation activities by providing technical, administrative, and research support for all aspects of the evaluation; Manage all data collection and research efforts, including overseeing data entry, providing assistance in developing and implementing data collection tools, designing and maintaining databases using Microsoft Excel, Salesforce, and the performance measures platform provided by the funder, cleaning, manipulating, and analyzing data using statistical software such as SAS and R, demonstrating familiarity with geocoding techniques, and preparing IRB applications as needed; Liaise and work closely with schools, community and school-based clinics, and other implementation partners to facilitate data collection efforts; Assist with the preparation of periodic written reports to monitor the progress of all evaluation objectives, as well as generate manuscripts and presentations; Conduct literature reviews, as needed; Remain current on the latest data, trends, and best practices in adolescent sexual and reproductive health; Present and disseminate data on behalf of the unit at conferences, meetings, and other venues; Fulfill various data requests for program and other internal agency staff; Assist with other duties, tasks, and special projects as may be required by the NYCDOHMH

Requirements

For Assignment Level I (physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health): a master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health; For Assignment Level II and above: a doctorate from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field, OR a master's degree in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience, OR education and/or experience equivalent to these, with at least a master's degree and at least two years of the experience described above; Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can substitute for the experience required; Appointments are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year

Nice to have

Academic training in epidemiology (MPH or MS), with an emphasis on sexual and reproductive health; Strong quantitative analytic skills (qualitative skills are desired); Ability to manipulate and analyze data using statistical software such as SAS and R; Strong organizational skills with good follow-through to complete assignments within specified timeframe; Strong written, verbal and editing skills, including summaries, reports, manuscripts, and presentations; Proficient in Microsoft Office, Tableau, and ArcGIS

Benefits

Loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs (federal/state) may be available; Premium-free health insurance plan; Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits based on the position's associated union/benefit fund; Public sector defined benefit pension plan; Tax-deferred savings program; Worksite Wellness Program; Work From Home Policy allowing up to two days per week from home depending on position; Job security compared to private sector employment