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With an annual budget of $2.3 billion and more than 7,000 employees throughout the five boroughs, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH) is one of the largest public health agencies in the world, serving 8 million New Yorkers from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We’re tackling a broad range of public health issues with innovative policies and programs and getting exceptional results, but our work is never finished. The breadth of our innovative programs provides the widest range of choices for every member of our team. With grant funds from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), DOHMH is undertaking a new initiative that will meet critical infrastructure needs and make possible strategic investments that will have lasting effects on public health. Investments and improvements through this initiative will help modernize DOHMH’s foundational capabilities and data infrastructure, enabling it to partner in complex health and health care environments and, in turn, support better public health outcomes, including COVID-19. This initiative supports larger efforts to rebalance investments in public health and more equitably serve communities and populations. The selected candidate will be an employee of Public Health Solutions, a nonprofit organization which is the fiscal and administrative manager of the grant but will be supervised by DOHMH. This is a grant-funded position ending in November 2027. The Division of Administration supports operations for the entire agency, including: Human Resources and Labor Relations, Facilities Planning and Administrative Services (space planning, architectural and engineering services, leasing, fleet, transportation and warehouse) and Operations (plant operations, on‑site facility management, security, and custodial services) for our District Health Centers and other DOHMH buildings, Occupational Health and Safety, Employee Health, Clinical Quality Management and Improvement and Worksite Wellness programs. The Deputy Commissioner’s Office provides oversight and coordination of all the programs within Administration, and administrative leadership across the agency including on strategic priorities such as operationalizing racial and disability justice and achieving pay equity.

DOHMH has an opening for a Policy and Implementation Strategist who will report to the Director of Policy and Implementation in the division of Administration. The position will provide advice, policy recommendations, oversight and coordination for improving administrative functions and addressing key agency needs related to the development of the next generation public health workforce, including those working on emergency response readiness. This position is a unique opportunity to lead and contribute to high‑level initiatives across all divisions of the Agency and within the Division of Administration. The ideal candidate will have vision, strong execution skills, and a commitment to advancing equity. The ideal candidate will have a public policy background combined with operational and administrative experience to provide a bridge between the public health programs and operational/administrative divisions of DOHMH.

• Identify systemic or procedural issues and opportunities for better recruiting, retaining, and supporting staff for response readiness agency‑wide, and propose and execute solutions
• Analyze, and work collaboratively with HR Central and Worksite Wellness to promote excellent City benefits (e.g., loan forgiveness, health insurance, flexible spending, mental health support offerings, etc.)
• Provide administrative and projects support to the Director of Policy and Implementation
• Document agency needs and research best practices to advocate among other City partners for changes that will benefit the City workforce
• In partnership with colleagues and agency leadership, devise and execute strategies to promote pay equity and racial/gender/disability justice throughout the Division and Agency‑wide
• Support the development and execution of Division‑wide engagement activities including regular Town Halls, newsletter, and the Race to Justice Divisional Action Team

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in policy, government, administration or related fields
• Familiarity with Human Resources applications and policies
• Experience in project management
• The ideal candidate for this position must be a proactive and self‑motivated individual with the ability to work in diverse teams and in a highly dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders and timelines.

• Excellent communication (verbal & written), judgment, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage and report complex information.
• Experience with data collection, analysis and interpretation.
• Desire to grow professionally, develop new skills and willingness to work outside of comfort zone.
• Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience working collaboratively and effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Experience working for a New York City government agency is a strong plus.

• Hybrid Work Schedule.
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefits.
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Disability Coverage.
• 403 (b) + employer matching and discretionary company contributions.
• College Savings Plan.
• Ongoing training and continuous opportunities for professional growth and development.

• This is a temporary grant‑funded position ending in November 2027.
• This individual must reside in the tri‑state area (NY, NJ, CT) by their confirmed start date.
• Preference may be given to individuals residing in New York City (5 boroughs) or surrounding New York State counties.
• This individual will be expected to work non‑business hours during emergencies.

At PHS, we place immense value on diversity within our teams, understanding that varied backgrounds and experiences significantly enhance our community and propel us toward our goals. If you find you don’t have experience in all the areas listed above, we still encourage you to apply and share your background and experiences in your application. We are eager to discover how your unique perspective can bring positive transformations to our team and help advance our mission of creating healthier, more equitable communities.

We look forward to learning more about you!

PHS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and veterans.

Monday‑Friday

Hybrid

35 Hours Per Week