Public Health Data Analyst

$72,000 - $72,000/Yr

Public Health Solutions - Long Island City, NY

- Entry Level

Long Island City, NY

5,001-10,000 employees

Social Assistance

About the position

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) has an opening for a Public Health Data Analyst. This position is in the Bureau of Emergency Field Response (BEFO) and reports to the Director of Data & Analytics. The selected candidate will assist with ongoing analyses and the development of the technological infrastructure for future public health emergencies, utilizing lessons learned from the COVID-19 response. This role is crucial in supporting the agency's ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from health emergencies, and involves collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance citywide health emergency operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and conduct research and analysis using a variety of quantitative methods across the Bureau.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop, document, and maintain policies, procedures, systems, and applications to support citywide health emergency field operations.
• Assist teams from across the Health Department and City on ways to best leverage, utilize, and establish standards on the use and application of data, data formats, and data analytical tools across projects.
• Manage large datasets within SQL Server Database across multiple servers.
• Assist in the development of planning documents and targeted reports, dashboards, and data visualization models that surface key information about citywide health emergency field operations data.
• Assist with the conduct of trainings, including facilitating training modules and reviewing training curriculum.
• Participate in the development and implementation of exercises and drills.
• Serve as a key member of the NYC DOHMH Incident Command System (ICS) during emergency responses.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science or in public health.
• Previous experience working in data analytics, emergency preparedness planning/management, public health, geographic information systems (GIS), or a related specialized area for at least one year.
• Capacity and willingness to learn Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio, Esri/ArcGIS Online software, and data visualization software.
• Pro-active and self-motivated individual with the ability to work in teams and in a highly dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders and timelines.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with data collection, analysis, and visualization.
• Experience with writing and maintaining technical documentation, including procedure guides and data dictionaries.
• Excellent communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage and report complex information.
• Experience working with the public health sector and coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment with hard deadlines.

Benefits

• Salary - $72,000 - $72,000
• Hybrid working environment
• Monday-Friday work schedule
• 35 hours per week