Naloxone Informatics Specialist, Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is hiring a Naloxone Informatics Specialist to support accurate, timely reporting of naloxone distribution data. The role manages and analyzes data, supports reporting and data-collection systems, and provides technical assistance to Opioid Overdose Prevention Programs to help prevent overdose deaths in New York City.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues in OENDU and the Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use (BADU) to gather and analyze data related to naloxone dispensing and distribution in NYC
• Use Microsoft Access and/or R studio to clean and maintain data related to naloxone dispensing and distribution initiatives in NYC
• Generate PowerBI dashboards and data tables to support the ongoing evaluation of naloxone dispensing and distribution initiatives in NYC
• Solicit monthly naloxone distribution reports from over 190 Opioid Overdose Prevention Programs (OOPPs); follow up with OOPPs who do not submit timely reports and provide technical assistance as needed
• Train newly registered OOPPs to submit individual-level dispensing data through the Naloxone Dispensing Form (NDF); support OOPPs as they integrate form submission into their workflows; monitor form submission and provide support to OOPPs to increase their response rate
• Manage timely entry of monthly distribution reports into database; reconcile naloxone fulfillment with monthly data; manage timely preparation of report materials for data processing
• Develop and refine surveys, RedCap forms, and other dispensing data collection forms as needed
• Collaborate with NYS Department of Health AIDS Institute, the Overdose Prevention Coordinator, the Naloxone Inventory Coordinator, and other BADUPCT staff to maintain registration and contact information for all OOPPs
• Provide timely response to requests for naloxone fulfillment and dispensing data, naloxone reversals and other relevant information
• Refine systems, as needed, for tracking naloxone dispensing data
• Support Naloxone Inventory Coordinator in the packaging of naloxone kits
• Participate in Overdose Prevention Unit meetings, including facilitation on a rotating basis; provide administrative support to the Overdose Prevention Unit including scheduling meetings, developing agendas, and other tasks as needed
• Participate in agency-wide activities for advancing racial, gender, and social equity
• Other duties or tasks may be assigned on an as-needed basis

Preferred

• Knowledge of substance use issues and harm reduction practice and theory, including syringe exchange, overdose prevention and education for HIV and Hepatitis C prevention
• Experience with quantitative data, including the ability to read, interpret and synthesize epidemiologic and other scientific literature
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Possess exceptional interpersonal, research, written and verbal communication skills
• The candidate will also be detail-oriented with outstanding organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, high volume environment
• Proficiency in Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience querying or managing data using code, such as SQL, SAS, or R
• Substance Use Knowledge
• Harm Reduction Practice
• Harm Reduction Theory
• Syringe Exchange
• Overdose Prevention
• HIV Prevention
• Hepatitis C Prevention
• Quantitative Data Analysis
• Epidemiologic Literature Review
• Scientific Literature Synthesis
• Excel
• Access
• Word
• PowerPoint
• SQL
• SAS
• R
• Data Querying
• Data Management
• Independent Work
• Teamwork
• Interpersonal Skills
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Organizational Skills
• Multitasking

Benefits

• You may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance.
• A premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• A tax-deferred savings program.
• A robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.

Company

• New York City public health agency
• Queens, New York, USA
• https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/index.page
• Founded in 1866
• 5001-10000 employees

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
• Knowledge of substance use issues and harm reduction practice and theory, including syringe exchange, overdose prevention and education for HIV and Hepatitis C prevention
• Experience with quantitative data, including the ability to read, interpret and synthesize epidemiologic and other scientific literature
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Possess exceptional interpersonal, research, written and verbal communication skills
• The candidate will also be detail-oriented with outstanding organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, high volume environment
• Proficiency in Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience querying or managing data using code, such as SQL, SAS, or R

Required skills

• Epidemiologic and Scientific Literature, HIV and Hepatitis C Prevention, Harm Reduction, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Overdose Prevention and Education, Quantitative Data Analysis, R, SAS, SQL

Preferred skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, Proficiency in Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint

Experience

• Mid level