The Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness (CHECW) seeks to eliminate racial and other inequities resulting in premature mortality. With an unwavering grounding in history and structural analysis, CHECW works to increase visibility of the harm perpetuated by centuries of racist, socially unjust policy while pushing towards redress for the most impacted NYC communities. CHECW addresses inequity across community and healthcare systems in partnership with community, faith-based, and health care organizations. CHECW's work focuses on social determinants of health, including environmental and commercial determinants, and addresses both upstream and downstream factors to improve health and well being of New Yorkers. CHECW is comprised of the Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood Health, the Bureau of Brooklyn Neighborhood Health, the Bureau of Harlem Neighborhood Health, the Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention, the Bureau of Health Equity Capacity Building, the Bureau of Equitable Health Systems and the Bureau of Finance, Administration and Services. The division's Deputy Commissioner also serves as the Agency's Chief Medical Officer. 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 Prevention Programs, Healthy Eating Initiatives, Active Design, Public Health Detailing, Cancer Prevention and Control Program, and the Hypertension Initiative.

The Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention is seeking a detailed oriented individual who has experience conducting research and evaluation activities. The Nutrition & Healthy Eating Research Analyst will sit within the R & E Unit and report to the Senior Research Analyst, while working closely with Healthy Eating Unit.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
- Developing or assisting in the development of data collection tools (surveys, focus group guides, key informant interview guides).
- Assisting in the collection of quantitative and qualitative data, such as fielding surveys in community settings, conducting focus groups or key informant interviews with community stakeholders. - Reviewing, cleaning, coding, and analyzing data using R, SAS and/or Excel.
- Creating, manipulating, and managing datasets for program data.
- Developing and/or supporting implementation of evaluation plans for BCDP's programs and policies.
- Assisting in the development of analytic plans. Drafting reports, data finding summaries, presentations, and data visualizations for internal and external audiences.
- Contributing to the preparation of grant requests to support unit and bureau efforts, as opportunities arise. Identifying and developing opportunities for collaboration with internal and external researchers and stakeholders.
- Providing additional research, evaluation and analytic support as necessary for BCDP programs.

PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Expertise in managing, cleaning, analyzing, and reporting on quantitative data, including large datasets.
- Experience with chronic disease research (e.g. food insecurity, healthy eating, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and contributing factors).
- 3 years' experience in public health research practice.
- Experience in using common statistical software (SAS, SUDAAN, STATA, R) for the analysis of complex survey, administrative, and other data.
- Familiarity with peer-reviewed literature on chronic disease prevention, health equity and strategies to eliminate racial/ethnic inequities in health outcomes.
- Understanding of common statistical terminology and procedures (e.g., regression modeling, time series analysis).
- Commitment to and connection with NYC communities that experience avoidable and unjust differences in health outcomes.
- Excellent analytical skills and reasoning.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Experience utilizing mixed methods, including qualitative data.
- General appreciation for data quality.

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!

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.

--Master's degree in public health, urban planning, public administration or related field --Three years of full-time experience in program management in community or government --Knowledge of chronic disease prevention, physical activity, and active design --Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills --Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting across multiple disciplines and with diverse stakeholders --Willingness to travel throughout NYC us.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.