Asthma-Pest Control Study Manager-New York

Organization: Fund for Public Health in New York – NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene – Division of Environmental Health, Bureau of Environmental Surveillance and Policy

Position Title: Asthma-Pest Control Study Manager

Location:  New York

Hours and Compensation:  $70,000-$85,000, dependent upon experience and salary history.

Application Deadline:  Not listed.

Position Reports to: Director of Data Analysis and Communication

The Fund for Public Health in New York, Inc. (FPHNY) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is dedicated to the advancement of the health and well-being of all New Yorkers. To this end, in partnership with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), FPHNY implements programs to address pressing public health needs, fosters private sector support to enhance health and health care, and helps educate the public regarding the protection of individual, family and community health.

DOHMH Division of Environmental Health and Montefiore Medical Center are partnering on a 2-year study to evaluate the feasibility, health outcomes and return-on-investment of a single, integrated pest management intervention for Bronx children aged 5 to 12 with persistent asthma who are living in homes with pests. This Asthma-Pest Control Study targets low-income children with the potential to significantly improve their health and well-being. This innovative study is designed to evaluate an inexpensive and scalable environmental intervention for asthma that can be replicated in other NYC neighborhoods and incorporated into any urban healthcare setting.

The Bureau of Environmental Surveillance and Policy (BESP), part of the Division of Environmental Health, works to inform and improve environmental health policies and programs through conducting environmental health surveillance and epidemiologic studies, analyzing program data, conducting research, and disseminating findings through reports and public and internal data portals.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Reporting to the Director of Data Analysis and Communication in BESP, the Study Manager will help plan and manage project activities for the Asthma-Pest Control Study, including recruitment of subjects, data collection, quality assurance, referral to intervention, budget support, grant and IRB requirements, and assisting with data analysis. While most work will be conducted during normal business hours, this position also will include some evening and weekend supervisory work shifts. In addition to proven project management skills, the ideal candidate will have familiarity with public health and grant management experience, be organized and detail-oriented, and will possess excellent interpersonal, communication, financial, and writing skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor of recruitment and completion of all data collection, including data cleaning and quality assurance.
• Supervise 3 part-time, graduate-level interviewers, including assignment of workload during participant recruitment and follow-up data collection periods.
• Supervise field coordinator, including monitoring timeliness of intervention delivery and ensuring quality of data collected in the field.
• Coordinate Montefiore study staff in assistance with data collection.
• Plan meetings, develop agendas, document project conversations and follow-up on next steps to ensure completion.
• Fulfill both grant and IRB requirements, including re-application, amendments, adherence to timelines and drafting reports.
• Manage project budgets, including grant requirements and associated documentation.
• Report on study progress and milestones.
• Address project management obstacles in consultation with the Director of Data Analysis and Communication.
• Perform any other study-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in public health or related social science or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 2 years of experience with study coordination and project management, including rollout, tracking progress, meeting timelines, etc.
• At least 1 year of experience in data management, analysis and/or quality assurance.
• Experience with project budget management preferred.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, and attention to detail required, including the ability to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently, troubleshooting barriers independently as needed.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to work within tight deadlines and demonstrate “grace under pressure.”
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

• Must complete CITI Human Subjects Research training immediately upon starting, if not already certified.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

FPHNY offers a comprehensive benefits package. The salary range for this position is $70,000-$85,000, dependent upon experience and salary history.

TO APPLY:

To apply, please send Resume with Cover Letter to [email protected], indicating “[Position Title] – [Your Name]” in subject line.

The Fund for Public Health in New York, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages a diverse pool of candidates to apply.