Provider Engagement Project Specialist

Program/ Department: Research & Evaluation Division: Mental Hygiene

Work Environment: RemoteGrant End Date: 08/31/26 Created Date: 04/22/26

Salary: $30/hour FLSA Classification: Non-exempt

Who We Are: The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is dedicated to the advancement of the health and well-being of all New Yorkers. To this end, in partnership with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), FPHNYC incubates innovative public health initiatives implemented by DOHMH to advance community health throughout the city. It facilitates partnerships, often new and unconventional, between government and the private sector to develop, test, and launch new initiatives. These collaborations speed the execution of demonstration projects, a affect the expansion of successful pilot programs, and support rapid implementation to meet the public health needs of individuals, families, and communities across New York CityOur Culture We embrace a culture of learning, collaboration, innovation, and well-being, where open communication drives our impact.

About The Role: To understand healthcare provider needs related to emerging substances, NYC Health Department seeks a provider engagement specialist to engage its existing network of NYC healthcare providers and providers in other jurisdictions who may treat patients who have used emerging substances of public health concern. The provider engagement specialist will synthesize findings and draft a recommendations report on communicating about emerging substances to New York City healthcare providers, with the ultimate goal of improving care for people who use drugs. This is a temporary position ending in August 31, 2026, with some flexibility in hours and duration.

About the Program: The New York City Health Department identifies novel substances of public health concern through the New York City drug checking program. Due to the volatility of the drug supply, new substances are frequently detected through New York City's supply, such as medetomidine, xylazine, and BTMPS. The NYC Health Department disseminates data about emerging substances of public health concern to service providers, people who use drugs, and the public to address and mitigate potential health impacts.

Requirements: Master's degree in public health, or a related field, preferred but not required. Bachelor`s Degree Required. Knowledge of substanceuse care, including harm reduction, trauma-informed care, person-centered care, andanti-stigma practices in healthcare. Experienceengaging with healthcare staff and leaders, includingfacilitatingand leading meetings. Ability tolead discussionsandfacilitatestructured meetingsto generate actionable recommendations. Experience withhealthcare education, health communication, clinical education, qualitative methods, and/or public health knowledge translation a plus. Strong analyticaland synthesisskills. Excellent computer skills, withproficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience developing reports and presentations. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: FPHNY is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

At-Will Employment Statement: Employment with FPHNY is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment.

Residency Requirement: You must live in the New York City Tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) to be considered for a position at FPHNY.Vaccination Statement All employees are required to comply with FPHNY`s vaccination policy.