Senior Health Program Coordinator

Health Research, Inc. is seeking a highly organized, collaborative Senior Health Program Coordinator to join the Health, Wealth and Wellbeing (HWW) Unit within the New York State Department of Health. HWW is advancing an innovative approach to improving health by addressing the economic conditions that shape health and wellbeing, including economic stability and community wealth-building.

The Senior Health Program Coordinator will assist in the coordination of and/or coordinate project activities across the Health, Wealth and Wellbeing (HWW) Unit. The incumbent will coordinate project implementation activities; track and help to establish project plans, workflows, timelines, and milestones; track and monitor project progress; identify implementation barriers, risks, and cross-project dependencies; and work with applicable staff to help address routine implementation challenges.

Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of experience contributing to the coordination of program activities in a public health, health, health regulatory, or human services related program; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and four years of such experience; OR six years of such experience. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.

• Experience developing and coordinating multiple programs or projects, including project plans, workplans, timelines, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and follow-up activities.

• Experience assessing project implementation, identifying barriers, risks, or operational challenges, and developing or recommending solutions.

• Experience developing and implementing standard operating procedures, workflows, guidance, project management processes, or other tools to support consistent program implementation.

• Experience coordinating work across multiple teams, functional areas, contractors, community based organizations, government agencies, or other external partners.

• Experience supporting community informed programs, applying relevant experience or transferable skills to program or project work, facilitating cross-sector partnerships, or supporting initiatives related to public health, community development, economic development, economic stability, or community wealth building.

• Experience synthesizing information across multiple projects or workstreams and preparing status reports, dashboards, summaries, recommendations, or briefing materials for program leadership.

• Strong writing, communication, problem solving, relationship management, and organizational skills, with demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and follow through on complex assignments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, project management and/or collaboration systems

Grant funded position expected to last through 11/30/2027. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.

Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel up to 10% of the time will be required.

The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with a combination of onsite and remote work.

Join us in our mission to make a difference in public health and advance scientific research! At Health Research, Inc. (HRI), your work will contribute to meaningful change and innovation in the communities we serve! At HRI, we are on a mission to transform the health and well-being of the people of New York State through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge public health initiatives. As a dynamic non-profit organization, HRI plays a crucial role in advancing the strategic goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities.

At HRI, the nature of hybrid and onsite work varies by position. Some roles require full onsite presence, while others allow a hybrid schedule. Managers determine the specific telecommuting expectations for each role based on operational needs and job responsibilities. If designated as hybrid, you will divide your time between working remotely and reporting onsite. Regardless of telecommuting status, all HRI employees must live within a reasonable commuting distance of their official work location and must reside in one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, or Vermont.