Overview
Responsibilities
The Director, Emergency Preparedness Informatics will provide the overall vision, leadership, and strategic planning in the direction, development, and implementation of technology to support public health emergencies in New York State.
The incumbent will work with key stakeholders to advance the needs of the public health emergencies informatics from all local health departments and healthcare facilities and providers to prepare for and respond to health emergencies, including regular coordination with Office of Health Emergency Preparedness, and with other DOH programs.
The incumbent will oversee and provide direction to staff that support access to Health Commerce System (HCS) for approximately 400,000 users.
Other appropriate related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Technology, Information Technology, or another related field and seven years of experience in the direction and management of an IT or informatics program; OR an Associate’s degree in a related field and nine years of such experience; OR eleven years of such experience. At least five years of experience must have included supervision of staff. A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience in the direction and management of an IT or informatics program.
Preferred Qualifications
At least seven years of experience in technology and informatics support for public health emergency preparedness, with at least five years in a senior technical leadership role. Relevant experience supporting public health data systems as well as technology operations and support, evaluating and troubleshooting complex problems, documenting technical concepts, diagrams, and instructions for a wide variety of stakeholders.
Conditions of Employment
Grant funded position. 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, may 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. Telecommuting will be available.
This position may require occasional work on weekends, after-hours, and holidays.
HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.
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About Health Research, Inc.
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.
HRI offers a robust, comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:
Health, dental and vision insurance – Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from; Flexible benefit accounts – Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit; Generous paid time off – Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave; Tuition support – Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities; Retirement Benefits – HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan. HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses; Employee Assistance Program – Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally; And so much more!
About Health Research, Inc.
Health Research, Inc. (HRI) contributes to the health and well-being of the people of New York State by complementing and enabling the strategic public health goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC), and other health-related entities.
HRI provides best-in-class resource administration for stakeholders and programs related to the work and priorities of the Department of Health and its other partners. HRI does this through the provision of knowledge, expertise, funding guidance, and fiduciary oversight of sponsored program funding for public health and research programs in concert with community partnerships.
