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How much do health program planning jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for health program planning in New York is $92,401.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,700.00 and $110,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a health program planning?

A Health Program Planning job involves developing, implementing, and evaluating health programs to improve community well-being. Professionals in this role assess health needs, set goals, allocate resources, and collaborate with stakeholders. They work in public health agencies, hospitals, nonprofits, and other organizations to promote health initiatives. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are essential. This role is vital in ensuring healthcare interventions are effective and sustainable.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities in a health program planning role?

In a Health Program Planning role, your days will often include assessing community health needs, designing program initiatives, coordinating with clinical and administrative teams, and monitoring progress toward health objectives. You may collect and analyze data, prepare reports, and present findings to stakeholders or leadership. Collaboration is key, as you'll work with healthcare providers, public health officials, and sometimes community organizations to ensure program goals are met. This variety allows you to develop a deep understanding of how health programs operate while making a tangible impact on community well-being.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the health program planning position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Health Program Planning, you need strong analytical abilities, project management skills, and a background in public health or healthcare administration, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with statistical analysis software, health information systems, and planning frameworks such as logic models is highly valuable, as is certification like the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES). Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills help professionals excel when collaborating across departments and handling diverse community needs. These competencies are essential for developing, implementing, and evaluating effective health programs that improve outcomes and meet organizational goals.

What are the most commonly searched types of Health Program Planning jobs in New York?

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What cities in New York are hiring for Health Program Planning jobs?

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Infographic showing various Health Program Planning job openings in New York as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, and 13% Part Time. Highlights an 94% In-person, and 6% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $92,401 per year, or $44.4 per hour.

Director of HCPPA Level II

NYC Health Hospitals

New York, NY • On-site

$107K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago


NYC Health + Hospitals rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 75 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

268th of 898 rated healthcare providers


Job description

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States. We provide essential outpatient, inpatient and home-based services to more than one million New Yorkers every year across the city's five boroughs. Our large health system consists of ambulatory centers, acute care centers, post-acute care/long-term care, rehabilitation programs, Home Care, and Correctional Health Services. Our diverse workforce is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers.
At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Work Shifts
9:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M
Duties & Responsibilities
Purpose of Position:
Under direction, administers activities and programs assigned to a group of Health Care Program Planner/Analysts or related personnel. Plans, initiates, monitors and directs studies and analysis of issues critical to the delivery of health care by the System. Ensures optimal utilization of resources and compliance with the operating standards of various health care governing and accrediting bodies, resulting in improved patient experience and outcomes.
Examples of Typical Tasks:
  • Directs and organizes the development of health care planning projects. Initiates the development of conceptual and analytical prototypes.
  • Identifies issues to be studied, develops and initiates analytical and quantitative models and approaches, and provides for the application of appropriate analytical methods and techniques.
  • Directs and coordinates activities of an organizational unit(s) concerned with one or more aspects of health care program planning. Directs staff, sets unit priorities, evaluates work and provides ongoing guidance to assigned staff.
  • Opens up channels of communication with the System's managerial personnel, community groups and representatives of governmental and health care agencies to maximize planning activities.
  • Provides consultative services to Operations, Medical and Professional Affairs and other groups, as needed, related to methodology for planning and evaluating specific health care programs.
  • Directs evaluation studies and program performance audits.
  • Presents results of studies, analyses, evaluations, etc. and promotes their acceptance and/or adoption. Sets the overall standards for research and investigating criterion for the unit(s).
  • Participates in internal/external quality assurance/performance improvement (QA/PI) activities, programs, training and relevant health care events, as required.
  • Performs related duties, as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications
1. A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Public, Hospital or Business
Administration, Health Care Specialization, Engineering, Social Services or a related discipline; and four (4)
years of progressively responsible experience relating to health care program planning, research, design,
operations, evaluation and analysis, one (1) year of which must have been in supervision or planning and/or
analysis; or
2. A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university in disciplines, as listed in #1 above; and five
(5) years of progressively, responsible experience relating to health care program planning, research, design,
operations, evaluation and analysis, one (1) year of which must have been in supervision or planning and/or
analysis; or
3. A satisfactorily equivalent combination of education and experience, in which 30 graduate-level semester
credits from an accredited college or university can be substituted for one year of experience. However, all
applicants must have at least a Bachelor's Degree.
Department Preferences
  • Excellent writing skills, including experience with grant writing
  • Experience in R, SQL and/or other programming languages
  • Experience in program research and evaluation
  • Experience in contracts and budgets
  • Detail oriented
  • Clear communication
  • Strategic thinking
  • Collaborative
  • Data analysis
  • Experience in programming languages such as R and SQL
  • Microsoft Office Suite, including pivot tables in Excel or similar data analytics platform
  • Experience with electronic medical health records, specifically Epic
  • Experience with different project management platforms

Benefits
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
  • Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
  • Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
  • College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
  • College Savings Program
  • Union Benefits for eligible titles
  • Multiple employee discounts programs
  • Commuter Benefits Programs

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