The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is dedicated to the advancement of the health and well-being of all New Yorkers.  To this end, in partnership with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), FPHNYC incubates innovative public health initiatives implemented by DOHMH to advance community health throughout the city. It facilitates partnerships, often new and unconventional, between government and the private sector to develop, test, and launch new initiatives. These collaborations speed the execution of demonstration projects, effect expansion of successful pilot programs, and support rapid implementation to meet the public health needs of individuals, families, and communities across New York City. 

PROGRAM OVERVIEW 

The New York City Department of Health (DOHMH) has received funding via the Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to conduct work to support the emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This position to work as a Data Analytics/Integration Developer is funded through June 2023. This position will work on-site to the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Gotham Center, 42-09 28th Street, Queens, NY 11101 with an option for remote work.
 

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Data Analytics/Integration Developer will be responsible for maintaining and expanding existing systems to share data used for surveillance and monitoring of social determinants of health, health behaviors, access to health care, and disease outcomes, including cases and rates of COVID-19.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Data Analytics/Integration Developer will work with a Health Department team to: 

• Update EpiQuery and the Community Health Profiles applications (upload data, trouble shoot, data check). 
• Conduct quality assurance checks of EpiQuery and Community Health.
• Design, develop, document, and implement new functionality, as well as make enhancements, modifications, and corrections to the system.
• Streamline the process flow

• Experience (5+ years) analyzing data (survey data preferred) with SAS, or R.
• Experience (3+ years) designing and managing SQL databases.
• Experience (3+ years) with Javascript and HTML in interactive web applications.
• Tableau
  • Data visualization using Desktop
  • Workbook troubleshooting
  • Experience with data extracts 
• Public- facing web development with embedded Tableau workbooks and integrated REST APIs.
• Familiarity with Drupal custom module development and PHP.
• A master’s degree in computer science, epidemiology, statistics, analytics, machine learning, or similar.
• Familiarity with healthcare data, and/or a background in public health.
• Excellent communication (oral & written) skills and ability to work well as part of a multidisciplinary, cross-functional team. Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Candidates must be highly analytical and effectively able to troubleshoot and prioritize needs, requirements, and other issues. 
• Experience working with biostatistics, epidemiology, or more general public health methodology, as well as experience with data confidentiality is preferred.
• Must be committed to continuous learning and system development. 
• Demonstrated commitment to health equity and reducing health disparities

SALARY AND BENEFITS

FPHNYC offers a comprehensive benefits package. The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience. 

TO APPLY

To apply, send Resume, with Cover Letter, including how your experience relates to this position. We ask that you do not contact our staff directly and no phone inquiries please. Applicants who best match the position needs will be contacted.

The Fund for Public Health in New York City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages a diverse pool of candidates to apply.