COMPANY OVERVIEW:

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is one of the world’s largest public health agencies, with a $2.3 billion budget and 7,000+ employees serving over 8 million New Yorkers. DOHMH develops and implements policies and programs that address critical public health issues, using data-driven decision-making to improve health outcomes across the city.
With CDC grant funding, DOHMH is modernizing its data infrastructure and governance to enhance data access, security, and public health impact. The Bureau of Epidemiology Services (BES) plays a key role in this effort, ensuring accurate and timely health data informs public health policies. Within BES, the Data Governance and Informatics Unit (DGI) oversees data policies, compliance, and security, facilitating responsible access to key health data sources.
This position is funded through a CDC grant and will be employed by Public Health Solutions (PHS), a nonprofit organization that serves as the fiscal and administrative manager for this initiative. While employed by PHS, the Data Governance Coordinator will work directly with DOHMH to support its data modernization and governance efforts.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Data Governance Coordinator will help implement data governance policies and ensure smooth, compliant access to external health data sources. Reporting to the Data Governance Manager, you’ll support policy development, data stewardship, and user education for DOHMH analysts.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s (3-5 years exp.) or Doctorate (1+ years exp.) in public health, epidemiology, health informatics, or related field.
• Experience in health data governance, compliance, public health policy, or epidemiology.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, health data privacy laws, and public health regulations.
• Strong analytical skills and project coordination experience.
• Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, lookups), Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Please refer the Job description for details