Job Description
Join New York's frontline public health response team! The Department of Health urgently seeks a Senior Public Health Analyst to combat emerging health threats and drive evidence-based policy decisions. This critical role requires immediate deployment to support COVID-19 surveillance, vaccine distribution coordination, and health equity initiatives. You'll work directly with state epidemiologists and local health departments to analyze complex health data, develop intervention strategies, and communicate actionable insights to leadership. Urgent hiring status – apply immediately to start within 2 weeks. Enjoy competitive benefits, pension plan, and the opportunity to impact millions of New Yorkers' lives.
Responsibilities
- Analyze epidemiological data to identify disease trends and inform public health interventions
- Coordinate with local health departments on emergency response protocols and resource allocation
- Develop comprehensive reports on health disparities and recommend evidence-based policy solutions
- Lead cross-agency task forces for vaccine distribution and health education campaigns
- Manage public health surveillance systems and real-time data dashboards
- Present findings to state legislators and senior health officials
- Mentor junior analysts and train health department staff on data interpretation
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, or related field (PhD preferred)
- Minimum 5 years of experience in public health analysis or epidemiology
- Advanced proficiency in statistical software (R, SAS, SPSS) and data visualization tools
- Demonstrated experience managing public health emergency responses
- Expert knowledge of CDC/NYSDOH surveillance methodologies
- Strong policy analysis background with government experience
- Valid New York State driver's license