NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene · 10 hours ago
Assistant Director for Asthma Capacity Building, Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood Health
Bronx, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$88K/yr - $101K/yr
1+ years expNYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is dedicated to improving the health of NYC residents. They are seeking an Assistant Director for Asthma Capacity Building to lead community engagement and capacity building efforts for the Bronx Asthma Program, focusing on improving health outcomes and addressing chronic disease challenges in the community.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Strengthen and maintain relationships with internal asthma service providers. Develop systems to improve service integration and facilitate referrals among partners of the Bronx Asthma Program
Analyze data collected from community surveys, listening sessions, and assessments to identify trends, disparities, and areas for improvement
Develop evidence-based recommendations to inform program improvements and policy development
Utilize client management software to measure and track progress towards community partnership goals
Work with the Research and Evaluation Team and other staff to conduct research, prepare and publish insights gleaned from capacity building and community engagement activities and approaches
Prepare inter-organizational agreements to facilitate quality improvement programming for clinical providers, self-management support for patients, families, and integrated pest management service delivery. Identify state, federal, and private funding sources to address asthma prevention and control including asthma care
Establish relationships with community partner organizations
Conduct literature reviews to propose, develop and implement new community engagement strategies
Facilitate community listening sessions to acquire community feedback on the Bronx Asthma Program
Supervise staff conducting community surveys, listening sessions and assessments
Provide technical assistance to service providers to strengthen asthma policies and practices
Provide staff support to the South Bronx Asthma Partnership
Maintain records and prepare reports
Represent the bureau at internal and external meetings
Participate in public health emergency response as needed and support the agency in community engagement during an emergency. Performing other duties as required
Qualification
Required
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
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
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
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
Commitment to social justice and equity
Excellent skills in presentation, organization, and written and oral communication
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, tasks, and timelines
Proven track record of applying an equity lens to processes, planning and policies
Demonstrated leadership and supervisory abilities
At least 1 year of program oversight experience, particularly related to chronic disease
Experience collaborating
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Benefits
A premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
A tax-deferred savings program
A robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
Public service loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.
Company
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is a Hospital & Health Care company.
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