City Of New York Technology Project Lead

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYCDOHMH) is dedicated to protecting and improving the health of all New Yorkers. 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, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Tech Project Coordinator to join our Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response (OEPR). The ideal candidate will have strong technical project management skills, a deep understanding of the IT development project lifecycle, and be able to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. As a key member of our team, you will assist in identifying and prioritizing OEPR and emergency response healthcare and community readiness technology needs, plan and serve as the program lead for project initiation to completion, and develop, administer, and work with DIT to establish projects by defining and identifying resource needs.

Duties and Responsibilities
IDentify and prioritize OEPR and emergency response healthcare and community readiness technology needs.
Plan and serve as the program lead for project initiation to completion.
Develop, administer and work with DIT to establish projects by defining and identifying resource needs.
Liaise with DIT and represent OEPR at meetings and coordinate agenda materials.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one of the areas described above. You should also have experience with emergency management applications, open data, and social media data as data sources for analytics and research. Experience with HIPAA and other security/privacy rules and understanding of multiplatform architectures and solutions is also required.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team that is committed to making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers. As a Tech Project Coordinator, you will play a critical role in helping us achieve our mission to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone can achieve their optimal health.