Healthcare System Qualitative Senior Analyst

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
This is an exciting new position that will be using qualitative methods to tackle inequities within the healthcare system in New York City. A great opportunity for people who are interested in applied work designed to move policy. Please share widely.
Job Description
The Bureau of Equitable Health Systems (BEHS) in the Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness (CHECW) for the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) consists of a multi-disciplinary team that aims to engage primary care providers, hospitals, and other healthcare systems to implement evidence-based strategies; leverage information to support planning and technical assistance for providers and payers; advance policy to close the racial equity gap for priority health outcomes; and surface opportunities where health care can influence and connect individuals to social support and address the whole person, beyond physical ailments.

The BEHS is seeking a City Research Scientist III to serve as a Healthcare System Qualitative Senior Analyst. This person will report to the Director of Social Research in the Health Systems Planning and Policy unit. The Healthcare System Qualitative Senior Analyst will support efforts related to equity in healthcare including the impact of the COVID pandemic on the healthcare system, and identifying policies that ensure that patients receive equitable and high-quality care.

In the event of a public health emergency as deemed by the agency (public health outbreak, natural disaster, etc.), employees may be mandated to assume an emergency response role. In these rare instances and when notified, staff will be re-assigned from their regular day-to-day duties as noted in this job description to take on another role considered necessary by the agency. When this occurs, all staff are required to comply with the change in assignment and must be prepared to be called upon promptly.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

• Plan, coordinate and execute assigned primary research projects on patient and provider distribution using appropriate qualitative methods for each project, such as participant observation, interviews or focus groups
• Ensure that research is executed with high standards and in compliance with government regulations, agency policies, and Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements
• Develop actionable recommendations based on research findings
• Lead manuscript development for white paper and peer reviewed publications
• Apply for relevant funding opportunities
• Use and continually develop inclusive and equitable leadership skills
• Perform other Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness research tasks as directed by CHECW leadership

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.
Preferred Skills
• Master's degree or PhD in a relevant discipline (sociology, anthropology, public health)
• 5-7 years' professional experience in an applied research role with a qualitative focus
• Proven practical experience with a wide array of qualitative research methods, including in depth interviewing, focus groups, participant observation.
• Ability to translate rigorous qualitative work into applied settings, including reporting findings to non-technical and non-academic audiences
• Social justice orientation, with track record of work that is anti-racist, anti-colonial, intersectional, inclusive and reflective.
• Ability to build solid relationships with teammates, partners and specialists by fostering teamwork, partnership and collaboration in a virtual or face-to-face environment.
• Expert proficiency with qualitative software (such as Atlas.TI, NVivo or Dedoose)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• The ideal candidate for this position must be a pro-active and self-motivated individual with the ability to work in teams and in a highly dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders and timelines
• Experience in team-based data management and analysis
• Strong publication and funding record
• Knowledge/experience in research on healthcare equity.
Additional Information
**IMPORTANT NOTES TO ALL CANDIDATES:

Please note: If you are called for an interview you will be required to bring to your interview copies of original documentation, such as:
• A document that establishes identity for employment eligibility, such as: A Valid U.S. Passport, Permanent Resident Card/Green Card, or Driver's license.

• Proof of Education according to the education requirements of the civil service title.

• Proof of Address/NYC Residency dated within the last 60 days, such as: Recent Utility Bill (i.e. Telephone, Cable, Mobile Phone)

Additional documentation may be required to evaluate your qualification as outlined in this posting's "Minimum Qualification Requirements" section. Examples of additional documentation may be, but not limited to: college transcript, experience verification or professional trade licenses.

If after your interview you are the selected candidate you will be contacted to schedule an on-boarding appointment. By the time of this appointment you will be asked to produce the originals of the above documents along with your original Social Security card.

**LOAN FORGIVENESS

The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Working with the DOHMH qualifies you as a public service employee and you may be able to take advantage of this program while working full-time and meeting the program's other requirements.

Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility requirements:

"FINAL APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET APPROVAL"

We appreciate the interest and thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

The NYC Health Department is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and culturally responsive workforce. We strongly encourage people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, women, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender and gender non-conforming persons to apply.

All applicants will be considered without regard to actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, age, prior record of arrest; or any other basis prohibited by law.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your resume that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program.
Residency Requirement
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.

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