Project Coordinator (Junior Research Scientist), New York City Treats Tobacco
Position Summary
NYU School of Global Public Health (GPH) (http://publichealth.nyu.edu/) is seeking applications for a full-time Project Coordinator for New York City Treats Tobacco (NYCTT), a grant funded by New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Tobacco Control. Utilizing an implementation science research approach, NYCTT implements health system change strategies to increase the adoption of evidence-based best practices for treating tobacco use and dependence in medical and behavioral healthcare organizations that serve disparate populations.
We are looking for a candidate with a Master's degree and strong background in one or more of the following areas: Tobacco Dependence Treatment, research, implementation science, health communications, primary care practice transformation, and project management. The candidate will work with staff and faculty members of the New York City Treats Tobacco (NYCTT) program team, under the direction of Dr. Donna Shelley, a Professor of Global Public Health at GPH.
Job Responsibilities
Health Systems Change (80%)
Utilize an implementation science approach to work with healthcare organizations, understand their needs, implement tobacco dependence treatment policies and procedures, and analyze their impact on patient population
Build relationships with executive-level administrators at medical and behavioral health care organizations in all five boroughs where health inequities are prevalent to facilitate tobacco control change system strategies that align with evidence-based guidelines
Conduct needs assessment with each site to collect baseline data on existing policies and procedures and understand the patient population
Assist in implementing the Public Health Service Guidelines for tobacco use and dependence treatment at health care organizations through quality improvement strategies
Obtain administrative commitment to adopt tobacco dependence treatment (TDT) policies via a Memorandum of Understanding, which includes an implementation timeline and communication plan
Assist in routinely implementing quality control strategies with key decision makers and monitoring organization provider performance feedback data
Analyze process and outcome evaluation data in comparison to baseline needs assessment data to determine whether the tobacco dependence treatment policy and additional implementation strategies have been successful
Make recommendations on additional improvements based on outcome data
Collect data, analyzes findings, and submits monthly report on work and research conducted
Travel to healthcare organizations and partners across New York City
Communications (10%)
Garner earned media opportunities to share best practices that decrease health inequities among tobacco (e.g., media pitches, op-eds, letters to the editor)
Advise on social media and website strategy
Provide ongoing technical assistance, content expertise, and professional guidance to organizations on the continuing burden in disparate populations, importance and efficacy of guideline-concordant tobacco dependence treatment, and emerging issues such as e-cigarettes
Contribute to the NYSDOH Center of Excellence efforts concerning emerging issues, including e-cigarettes and other electronic nicotine devices (ENDS)
Identify community resources and tailor public health toolkits and training materials for healthcare organizations and community partners
Prepare materials for inclusion in public health programs, reports, and papers
Analyze impact of earned media outreach
Policy (10%)
Mobilize community partners by engaging various stakeholders (community-based organizations, healthcare systems, coalitions) in the healthcare landscape to further tobacco control efforts across NYC and NY State
Manage correspondence with and educates local & state legislators on tobacco use disparities, emerging trends, and effective tobacco control strategies within their districts
Analyze local data to better inform elected officials and their constituents on TDT resources
Participate in planning efforts for annual legislative education efforts, including schedule prioritization, event advising, and coordination with external partners
Engage legislative partners for earned media opportunities (e.g., policy launch events, media pitches, op-eds)
Participate in local and state-level collaborative workgroups to improve tobacco policy
Attend meetings in Albany, New York
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $65,000 - $75,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in public health, research, health communications, health policy, quality improvement/assurance, health administration, or a related field with at least 2-4 years' related experience
Field work experience working as a practice facilitator or quality improvement specialist with healthcare organizations that serve disparate populations, is a plus
Strong knowledge of quality improvement strategies, healthcare systems (primary care and mental/behavioral health), and electronic health records
Knowledge of external regulations impacting the healthcare landscape
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