Analista de investigación cualitativa, Oficina de Alcohol y Consumo de Drogas Qualitative Research Analyst, Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use
- New York, NY
- $74,536 por año
- Tiempo completo
- Publicado hace 2 semanas
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DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE
Job description
The Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use (BADU) works to close gaps and reduce overall morbidity and mortality related to alcohol and substance use among New Yorkers. BADU develops, implements, and evaluates interventions and prevention strategies through contracting of treatment, recovery and support services; policy analysis and development; epidemiology and surveillance; dissemination of treatment and management guidelines; harm reduction initiatives; public and provider outreach and education; and community involvement and interagency collaboration. The Bureau amplifies the voices of those most impacted and focuses on inequitable structural, social, service, and communication factors that drive disparities. The Office of Research, Surveillance, Policy, and Communications within BADU conducts alcohol- and drug-related surveillance, program evaluation and research, maintains databases, designs research protocols, produces reports, writes scientific articles for peer-reviewed journals, facilitates program and policy development, and develops messaging and other communication materials for provider and public audiences. The Qualitative Research Analyst will support the development and implementation of BADU’s qualitative research and evaluation activities, including project design, data collection, analysis, and dissemination of findings. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: Under the supervision of the Senior Qualitative Research Associate, the Qualitative Research Analyst will work collaboratively with program staff and analysts to coordinate qualitative research activities, including conducting literature reviews, designing and implementing study protocols, collecting and analyzing qualitative data, and supporting dissemination activities. 1. Draft qualitative research materials (e.g. protocols, interview guides, and surveys) and support IRB applications. 2. Conduct research literature reviews and desk research, including organizing citation and reference libraries. 3. Collect, clean, manipulate, organize, and analyze qualitative data using Dedoose, REDCap, Excel, and other platforms. 4. Support the Senior Qualitative Research Associate in developing training resources for qualitative methods/analysis and building partnerships with other analytic teams in the agency. 5. Support the creation and revision of study and data management systems related to qualitative research, including qualitative codebooks and analytic plans. 6. Support research administrative tasks including scheduling data collection activities, managing study materials, and gift card tracking and dissemination. 7. Assist with the reporting of qualitative research data, including, but not limited to, internal reporting (e.g., study reports, presentations), external reporting (e.g. conferences), and ad-hoc data requests 8. Contribute to the development of manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals 9. Contribute to the Bureau’s racial justice and health equity activities PREFERRED SKILLS: • Knowledge of and experience within the fields of substance use/harm reduction • Knowledge of qualitative research theory and methods • Experience (at least 1 year) conducting qualitative methods such as in-depth/semi-structured interviews, focus groups, and/or participant observation • Experience (at least 1 year) analyzing qualitative data in an applied setting • Familiarity with public health research, including the ability to read, interpret and synthesize public health and other scientific literature • Able to work independently and as part of a team • Exceptional interpersonal, research, written, and verbal communication skills • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail • Proficiency in qualitative data analysis software (Dedoose, Nvivo, Atlas.ti), Excel, Word, and PowerPoint • Proficiency in reference management software or tools (EndNote, Zotero) • Able to multitask in a fast paced, high-volume environment • Passionate about implementing interventions and conducting analyses with the end goal of reducing drug-related morbidity and mortality in New York City • Oral and written Spanish language fluency highly preferred Why you should work for us: - Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/) - Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund. o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. o a tax-deferred savings program and o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers. - Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home. - Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work. Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of 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 social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise. Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers! Commitment to Equity: The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.
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.
Residency
New 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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