NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Senior Research Analyst, Social Determinants of Health, Bureau of Chronic Diseas
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, New York, New York, us, 10261
Senior Research Analyst, Social Determinants of Health, Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention
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The Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention (BCDP) works to eliminate racial inequities and reduce overall premature mortality by tackling big tobacco, big salt, big sugar, and other commercial determinants of health. As part of prevention and wellness promotion, BCDP employs evidence-based policies, programs, communications, and research to advance its objectives, as well as spearheads and evaluates innovative projects to develop new approaches to addressing chronic disease. The bureau supports work spanning Tobacco Policy and Programs, Healthy Eating Initiatives, Active Design, Public Health Detailing, Cancer Prevention and Control Program, and the Hypertension Initiative. The Bureau sits within the Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness. The Senior Research Analyst will play a critical role in directing BCDP’s portfolio with respect to the social determinants of health (SDH).
Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited To
Lead the development and analysis of surveys related to wealth and other social determinants of health (SDH), applying appropriate statistical methodology
Oversee analytic plans and protocols in conjunction with the Director of R&E, agency leadership, and academic partners
Author reports and journal articles; synthesize feedback and liaise with reviewers as needed
Present findings to agency leadership, bureau colleagues, policymakers, and other internal and external stakeholders
As a content expert for SDH, work in close collaboration with program and policy staff to develop and advance BCDP strategies related to SDH
Assess the landscape of SDH research (including white papers and peer-reviewed articles) and integrate relevant resources
Coordinate technical documentation and programs (codebooks, programming syntax, etc.)
Manage IRB review/approval
Preferred Skills
Advanced degree in epidemiology, statistics, health economics, sociology, public health, public policy, or related fields
Proven ability to lead research projects and manuscript development
Strong analytic and statistical software (SAS, SQL, other) skills
Facility with data management
Excellent data visualization and communication skills (both verbal and written)
Experience designing survey instruments and/or program evaluation plans
Expertise with peer-reviewed literature on social determinants of health, including wealth, food insecurity and financial incentives, in addition to chronic disease prevention, health equity, and strategies to eliminate racial/ethnic inequities in health outcomes
Ability to work independently and exercise a high degree of initiative to accomplish tasks and solve problems
Why You Should Work For Us
Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as a premium-free health insurance plan that may save employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
Public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
Tax-deferred savings program and a robust Worksite Wellness Program.
Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
Job security and the opportunity to contribute to NYC’s public health.
Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs focused on public health initiatives including food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives.
The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.
Note: Probationary Period and Residency requirements apply as described in City rules. City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. For specifics, discuss with the agency representative at interview.
Minimum Qualifications For Assignment Level I (only 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.
To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:
A doctorate degree 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 of specialization; or
A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master’s degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.
Additional Information
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.
Residency requirements: New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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The Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention (BCDP) works to eliminate racial inequities and reduce overall premature mortality by tackling big tobacco, big salt, big sugar, and other commercial determinants of health. As part of prevention and wellness promotion, BCDP employs evidence-based policies, programs, communications, and research to advance its objectives, as well as spearheads and evaluates innovative projects to develop new approaches to addressing chronic disease. The bureau supports work spanning Tobacco Policy and Programs, Healthy Eating Initiatives, Active Design, Public Health Detailing, Cancer Prevention and Control Program, and the Hypertension Initiative. The Bureau sits within the Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness. The Senior Research Analyst will play a critical role in directing BCDP’s portfolio with respect to the social determinants of health (SDH).
Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited To
Lead the development and analysis of surveys related to wealth and other social determinants of health (SDH), applying appropriate statistical methodology
Oversee analytic plans and protocols in conjunction with the Director of R&E, agency leadership, and academic partners
Author reports and journal articles; synthesize feedback and liaise with reviewers as needed
Present findings to agency leadership, bureau colleagues, policymakers, and other internal and external stakeholders
As a content expert for SDH, work in close collaboration with program and policy staff to develop and advance BCDP strategies related to SDH
Assess the landscape of SDH research (including white papers and peer-reviewed articles) and integrate relevant resources
Coordinate technical documentation and programs (codebooks, programming syntax, etc.)
Manage IRB review/approval
Preferred Skills
Advanced degree in epidemiology, statistics, health economics, sociology, public health, public policy, or related fields
Proven ability to lead research projects and manuscript development
Strong analytic and statistical software (SAS, SQL, other) skills
Facility with data management
Excellent data visualization and communication skills (both verbal and written)
Experience designing survey instruments and/or program evaluation plans
Expertise with peer-reviewed literature on social determinants of health, including wealth, food insecurity and financial incentives, in addition to chronic disease prevention, health equity, and strategies to eliminate racial/ethnic inequities in health outcomes
Ability to work independently and exercise a high degree of initiative to accomplish tasks and solve problems
Why You Should Work For Us
Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as a premium-free health insurance plan that may save employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
Public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
Tax-deferred savings program and a robust Worksite Wellness Program.
Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
Job security and the opportunity to contribute to NYC’s public health.
Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs focused on public health initiatives including food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives.
The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.
Note: Probationary Period and Residency requirements apply as described in City rules. City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. For specifics, discuss with the agency representative at interview.
Minimum Qualifications For Assignment Level I (only 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.
To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:
A doctorate degree 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 of specialization; or
A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master’s degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.
Additional Information
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.
Residency requirements: New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
#J-18808-Ljbffr