- 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.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Ability to speak, read, and write English
- Proficiency in SAS and SQL
- At least one year of experience in health data analysis and epidemiologic methods
- Strong competence in data analysis and experience in application of data to inform, drive and improve operations and disease surveillance
- Proficiency in navigating computer systems; ability to learn new data systems quickly and to comply with data integrity and security to safeguard all personal identifiable information
- Strong written, research, and oral communication skills
- Highly motivated and organized with the ability to work well in teams and independently on multiple simultaneous projects
- Ability to be respectful, sensitive to and understanding of the diverse perspectives of staff and work with them to resolve differences
- Ability to work and collaborate with teams who may work remotely
- Ability to demonstrate a professional, positive attitude and work ethic
- Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities, along with a demonstrated commitment to supporting communities who have experienced systemic oppression and bias (e.g. people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice involved persons, etc.)
- Excellent interpersonal skills required and ability to interact professionally with people from diverse cultural, racial, ethnic, gender, and socioeconomic backgrounds during a time of crisis and distress
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Preference given to New York City residents
- Additional proficiency in Tableau, Excel, R, or ArcGIS a plus but not required
- Experience in infectious disease or other public health surveillance a plus
- Have a demonstrated commitment to supporting communities who have experienced systemic oppression and bias (e.g. people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice involved persons, etc.)
- Candidates of highly impacted communities are strongly encouraged to apply
LOCATION
This position will work remotely. All necessary equipment and internet connection will be provided for staff to work from home. You must have a quiet, distraction-free work environment without any conflicting responsibilities during your scheduled work shift.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
The salary for this position is $35.24 hourly (based on an annual salary of $64,140.00)
HOURS
This position is full-time, 35 hours per week. Scheduled working hours may include weekends or evenings and may change week to week but will not exceed 35 hours per week.
TO APPLY
To apply, send Resume, with Cover Letter, including how your experience relates to this position here. 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.