Program and Job Description:

The Division of Family and Child Health (DFCH) of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is charged with the creation and oversight of programs, policies, services, and environments that support physical and socio-emotional health, and promote primary and reproductive health services, health equity, social justice, safety and well-being for New York City families and children.

The Division is comprised of the Bureau of Maternal Infant and Reproductive Health, the Bureau of Early Intervention, the Office of School Health, and the Bureau of Administration.

The vision of the DFCH is that every child, woman, and family recognize their power and is given the opportunity to reach their full health and development potential. We encourage qualified applicants with demonstrated commitment to social justice, particularly racial, gender, and LGBTQI+ equity to apply.


DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

Track activities related to MHQIN's (Maternity Hospitals Quality Improvement Network) community engagement and respectful maternity care and other related activities and ensure the reporting of progress, including the development of progress reports to the MHQIN, BMIRH leadership and other stakeholders.

Identify research needs based on new and existing maternal health related policies, regulatory requirements and/or regulatory compliance via accreditation and regulatory bodies (i.e., NYS health department, JACHO, CMS).

Conduct literature and policy reviews to support MHQIN programming and identify best practices and what is happening at the city, state, and federal level around maternal health clinical and community partnerships. Identify key strategies that can be implemented across MHQIN.

Work with MHQIN staff and lead evaluator to collect and collate data on MHQIN M & E plan. Attend evaluation meetings to discuss and review data.

Assist with and conduct assigned research, investigations and analysis of specific challenges in a major scientific field of physical, biological, or environmental science, including literature reviews, surveys, field studies and data analysis.

Provide technical research and evaluation of best practices in maternal health care with a focus on maternal health equity and support the identification and assessment of new strategies and/or operational/quality improvement opportunities.

Collaborate with internal units to promote and execute MHQIN projects. Assist with tracking and review of MHQIN program planning, design and promotion the MHQIN strategies by identifying? appropriate platforms to have the strategies discussed, 2)Collaborate with others doing work that align with the goals and objectives of MHQIN , 3) Facilitate all public relations related to MHQIN including DOHMH social media platforms , 4) Sustain the MHQIN webpage (including DOHMH, Facebook and Instagram and 5) Identify publications to promote MHQIN.

Preferred Skills:

Experience working with Doula, Mid-wives, Hospital Providers, Community-Based Organizations and Governmental agencies.

Familiarity with/experience survey development, interviewing, managing complex data sets, qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Experience using SAS, STATA, SPSS or working in SQL language preferred

Experience working maternity hospital and implementing strategies

Working knowledge of maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, women's health, chronic disease, and sexual and reproductive health

Familiarity with the Sexual and Reproductive Justice framework and its implementation

Proficiency using Survey Monkey and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access; Project management tools; excellent analytical, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills including the ability to write reports and accurate documentation

Experience working with confidential information

Ability to handle multiple and diverse assignments efficiently

Ability to work on teams and independently.

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:
o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
- 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 - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

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 and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

Commitment to Equity:

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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.

1. 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:
1. 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
2. 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
3. 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.

NOTE:
Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.