Naloxone Informatics Specialist, Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use jobs in United States
City of New York
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
Benefits
- 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.
- 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.
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Qualifications
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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;
- 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;
Required skills
- Epidemiologic and Scientific Literature Interpretation, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Quantitative Data Analysis, R, SAS, SQL, Substance Use and Harm Reduction
Preferred skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, Proficiency in Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint
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