Senior Advisor

Company Overview:

With an annual budget of $2.3 billion and more than 7,000 employees throughout the five boroughs, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH) is one of the largest public health agencies in the world, serving 8 million New Yorkers from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We're tackling a broad range of public health issues with innovative policies and programs and getting exceptional results, but our work is never finished. The breadth of our innovative programs provides the widest range of choices for every member of our team. 

DOHMH is undertaking a new initiative that will meet critical infrastructure needs and make possible strategic investments that will have lasting effects on public health, using grant funds from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Investments and improvements through this initiative will help modernize DOHMH’s foundational capabilities and data infrastructure, enabling it to partner in complex health and health care environments and, in turn, support better public health outcomes, including COVID-19. This initiative supports larger efforts to rebalance investments in public health and more equitably serve communities and populations.

The selected candidate will be an employee of Public Health Solutions, a nonprofit organization which is the fiscal and administrative manager of the grant, but work will be supervised by DOHMH. This is a grant-funded position ending in November 2027.

The Office of the Commissioner oversees the Health Department's strategic public health planning efforts, initiatives, policies, and program development, in support of protecting the health and safety of New Yorkers through health promotion, disease prevention and increasing primary healthcare access in underserved communities and the NYC Population at large.

Position Summary:

DOHMH has an opening for a Senior Advisor.  The Senior Advisor serves as a strategic resource to Department leadership, providing high-level advisory, operational, and project management support across the Department’s priority initiatives. Reporting to the Commissioner or Chief of Staff, the Senior Advisor acts as a trusted partner and representative of leadership in internal and external settings, driving work with philanthropic partners and operational excellence. 

Specifically, the Senior Advisor will:

Strategic Advisor on Philanthropy

• Advise Department leadership on philanthropic partnerships.
• Develop materials, including presentations or narratives, to support Department leadership when engaging with philanthropic partners.
• Develop and lead corporate social responsibility projects coming out of the Commissioner’s Office.
• Work closely with other Department leadership on special projects with the Fund for Public Health in NYC.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis in support of proposals and priority initiatives, and present findings and recommendations to leadership verbally and in writing.
• Identify and recommend new initiatives that address gaps in program services and align with evolving public health needs.

Operations & Project Management

• Develop and oversee project plans, timelines, and implementation strategies for sensitive and high-priority initiatives, including those potentially related to procurement, contract management, and program operations.
• Monitor progress across workstreams, prepare status reports, memos, and presentations for a range of audiences, and flag risks or delays to leadership.
• Anticipate regulatory and administrative requirements that may affect project timelines, and proactively resolve obstacles.
• Support and strengthen existing and emerging intra agency initiatives through project planning and administrative coordination.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree 
• Previous experience working in fields related to government, public health, public policy, or a related field for 10+years.
• Capacity and willingness to learn
• The ideal candidate for this position must be a pro-active and self-motivated individual with the ability to work in teams and in a highly dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders and timelines.

Additional Desired Qualities:

• Experience with stakeholder engagement and project management.
• Excellent communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage and report complex information.
• Experience with data collection, analysis and interpretation.
• Desire to grow professionally, develop new skills and willingness to work outside of comfort zone.
• Experience working with the public health sector and coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level materials.
• Experience working across agencies or organizations to drive collaborative initiatives.
• Ability to exercise sound, independent judgment on time-sensitive matters with agency-wide impact.
• Ability to prioritize and work in fast-paced environment with hard deadlines.
• Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Benefits: 

• Hybrid Work Schedule. 
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays. 
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision. 
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefits. 
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Disability Coverage. 
• 403(b) + employer matching and discretionary company contributions. 
• College Savings Plan. 
• Ongoing trainings and continuous opportunities for professional growth and development.

Additional Information: 

• This is a temporary grant-funded position ending in November 2027.
• This individual must reside in the tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) by their confirmed start date. 
• Preference may be given to individuals residing in New York City (5 boroughs) or surrounding New York State counties. 
• This individual will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies.

At PHS, we place immense value on diversity within our teams, understanding that varied backgrounds and experiences significantly enhance our community and propel us toward our goals. If you find you don’t have experience in all the areas listed above, we still encourage you to apply and share your background and experiences in your application. We are eager to discover how your unique perspective can bring positive transformations to our team and help advance our mission of creating healthier, more equitable communities.   

We look forward to learning more about you!   

PHS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilitnies, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and veterans.