Senior Director, Division Strategy & Resource Management

Job Description

The bureau is seeking someone to fill this City Research Scientist position for the bureau of Division Management and Systems Coordination. Reporting to the Assistant Commissioner of the bureau of Division Management and Systems Coordination, this position is critical to the smooth functioning of the Division of Disease Control, as it directs the Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) cooperative agreement with CDC which provides support for core epidemiology and laboratory services and informatics. This position also provides day-to-day support to the Deputy Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner in division and bureau operations, provides consultation on the distribution and management of resources, and research evidence-informed approaches to designing, implementing, and evaluating initiatives to improve division administration.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Promote and lead collaborations across bureaus and divisions to strategically plan and implement public health response activities applying evidence-informed strategies and tools;
- Direct the Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) cooperative agreement with CDC to support epidemiology and laboratory services, build informatics capacity, evaluate infectious disease response, and disseminate findings;
- Assess gaps in division capacity and research and apply implementation science frameworks to make and evaluate improvements;
- Lead the development of proposals to fund division activities and guide the equitable allocation of budget resources;
- Support the Deputy Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner in day-to-day division and bureau operations and design and implement ad hoc initiatives to improve division administration;
- Collaborate with various offices within the agency, with other city agencies, and with external partners in the community;
- Supervise, provide guidance, and support DSRM staff to carry out tasks and develop professionally;
- Manage inter-bureau and inter-divisional activities during divisional emergency response activations;
- Conduct research and write reports, briefings, proposals, policies and procedures, and position statements for internal and external distribution.

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.

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