Senior Adviser Program Planning Data Reporting and Accountability

Established in , the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (the NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the country. Our mission is to protect and improve the health of all New Yorkers, in service of a vision of a city in which all New Yorkers can realize their full health potential, regardless of who they are, how old they are, where they are from, or where they live.

As a world-renowned public health agency with a history of building transformative public health programming and infrastructure, innovating in science and scholarship to advance public health knowledge, and responding to urgent public health crises from New York City's yellow fever outbreak in , to the COVID-19 pandemic we are a hub for public health innovation, expertise, and programs, and services. We serve as the population health strategist, and policy, and planning authority for the City of New York, while also having a vast impact on national and international public policy, including 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 racial and social justice work, among others.

Our Agency's five strategic priorities, building off a recently-completed strategic planning process emerging from the COVID-19 emergency, are:
1) To re-envision how the Health Department prepares for and responds to health emergencies, with a focus on building a "response-ready" organization, with faster decision-making, transparent public communications, and stronger surveillance and bridges to healthcare systems 2) Address and prevent chronic and diet-related disease, including addressing rising rates of childhood obesity and the impact of diabetes, and transforming our food systems to improve nutrition and enhance access to healthy foods
3) Address the second pandemic of mental illness including: reducing overdose deaths, strengthening our youth mental health systems, and supporting people with serious mental illness
4) Reduce black maternal mortality and make New York a model city for women's health
5) Mobilize against and combat the health impacts of climate change

Our 7,-plus team members bring extraordinary diversity to the work of public health. True to our value of equity as a foundational element of all of our work, and a critical foundation to achieving population health impact in New York City, the NYC Health Department has been a leader in recognizing and dismantling racism's impacts on the health of New Yorkers and beyond. In , the NYC Board of Health declared racism as a public health crisis. With commitment to advance anti-racist public health practices that dismantle systems that perpetuate inequitable power, opportunity and access, the NYC Health Department continues to work in and with communities and community organizations to increase their access to health services and decrease avoidable health outcomes.

PROGRAM AND JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Division of Family and Child Health (DFCH) of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is charged with the creation and oversight of programs, policies, services, and environments that support physical and socio-emotional health, and promote primary and reproductive health services, health equity, social justice, safety and well-being for New York City families and children. The Division is comprised of the Bureau of Maternal Infant and Reproductive Health, the Bureau of Early Intervention, the Office of School Health, and the Bureau of Administration. The vision of the DFCH is that every child, woman, and family recognize their power and is given the opportunity to reach their full health and development potential.

We encourage qualified applicants with demonstrated commitment to social justice, particularly racial, gender, and LGBTQ equity to apply.

The Senior Adviser for Program Planning, Data Reporting and Accountability will serve as a key architect for internal and external planning and programming.

The Senior Adviser will work with the Deputy Commissioner and division leadership to leverage and design systems using community feedback, program, budget, population and human resources data to drive implementation of divisions stated goals, objectives and tract accountability. Internally, the Senior Adviser for Program Planning, Data Reporting and Accountability will under general direction with wide latitude for independent initiative and decision making:

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

-Assist the Deputy Commissioner in developing and executing internal and external engagement strategies, new policy development, operational and fiscal efficiencies, team building and strategic planning.

-Lead the development of a division strategic plan and implementation roadmap and timeline for key organizational changes, including the development of new processes, schedules, tools and templates to support new teams, offices and functions.

-Supervise staff in the Office of the Deputy Commissioner (ODC) and ensure effective management of internal DFCH administrative processes such as space, personnel, operations and resource planning.

-Coordinates and develops the content of the budget briefing materials to support the DFCH Deputy Commissioner in City Council and other oversight hearings.

-Serve as a thought leader and confidant to Deputy Commissioner to tackle and resolve division and agency-wide problems.

-Coordinates special projects or request that includes DFCH and may include other City agencies providing a quick turnaround by City Hall and others.

-Prepares briefing papers, one-pagers, presentations, letters, reports etc. for the Deputy Commissioner's meetings with City Hall, other City agencies, and external organizations.

-Collaborate with lead and counsel leadership on planning, implementation, troubleshooting, data collection, evaluation, and timely reporting on programs and existing initiatives.

-Monitor and coordinate proactive progression of DFCH commitments relevant to the offices that directly report to the Deputy Commissioner and across various initiatives from within the agency and in coordination across the Administration

-Develops and implements accountability measures and research tools to assess division progress.

-Develop pathways, structures, and opportunities to enable Deputy Commissioner of DFCH to serve in the role of public health strategist across the city for all matters pertaining to child and family health.

-Participate in special projects and workgroups as assigned.

**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.

- Current Resume

- 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

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at StudentAid.gov/PSLF.

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

NOTE: This position MAY be eligible for remote work up to two days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and the Union.

Minimum Qualifications

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
Preferred Skills. Experience taking large, complex organizations through change management and strategic planning processesProven track record of applying an equity lens to processes, planning and policiesCommitment to anti-racism, social justice and equityExperience in public health, public policy, government, and non-profit sectorsExperience working in and managing projects in complex environments with multiple stakeholders and partnersExcellent communication, research, analytical writing and editing skillsAbility to build and maintain effective working relationships across programs and with outside agenciesExceptional prioritization and time management skills with demonstrated ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload in a fast-paced environmentEmbrace ambiguity and has a willingness to "roll up their sleeves"High degree of self-awareness, humility, and diplomacyA self-starter, comfortable working independently as well as in teamsExperience working with executives and C-suite leaders
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at class="jobad-residencyRequirement"> Residency RequirementNew 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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